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Olive Young - Gwangju Suwan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광주수완)

Olive Young - Gwangju Suwan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광주수완)

5.2Km    2024-04-22

342, Imbangul-daero, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

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Museum of Gwangju Literature (광주문학관)

Museum of Gwangju Literature (광주문학관)

5.2Km    2024-11-20

93 Gakhwa-daero, Buk-gu, Gwangju

The Museum of Gwangju Literature offers a journey through Gwangju’s rich literary heritage, spanning from ancient times to the present day. Visitors can delve into the literature from the Mahan period, explore works from the 1920s and '30s tied to the national independence movement, and discover works from the 1980s that marked the beginning of the modern poetry movement. The permanent exhibition provides a chronological journey through the local literature of Gwangju. The museum also holds various programs for visitors.

1960 Cheongwonmomil (1960 청원모밀)

1960 Cheongwonmomil (1960 청원모밀)

5.2Km    2020-05-04

174-1, Jungang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-222-2210

1960 Cheongwonmomil is a popular restaurant on Chungjang-ro Street, serving buckwheat noodles since 1960. It features white tables along with bright lighting. The representative menu is momil guksu, attracting people's appetite. Also, they offer kkakdugi (diced radish kimchi) made in-house.

Ramada Plaza By Wyndham Chungjang (라마다플라자 충장호텔)

Ramada Plaza By Wyndham Chungjang (라마다플라자 충장호텔)

5.2Km    2024-11-28

369 Cheonbyeonu-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Ramada Plaza By Wyndham Chungjang is the second Ramada Plaza in Gwangju with a view of Mudeungsan Mountain and Gwanjucheon Stream. The hotel has spacious 95 rooms with facilities including a fitness center, male-only sauna and more. Convention Center with a view of Mudeungsan Mountain, lounge and entertainment facilities with a trendy style provide guests with the comfort for any type of travel. 

Zara - Chungjang-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (자라 충장로점)

Zara - Chungjang-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (자라 충장로점)

5.3Km    2024-04-23

67, Chungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

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Yeonhwa Sikdang (연화식당)

5.3Km    2025-01-22

147 Mareukbokgae-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

It is a restaurant where you can enjoy yukjeon (Pan-fried Battered Beef) with a variety of Jeolla-do side dishes. For a unique twist, try wrapping the yukjeon with aged kimchi in a leaf wrap. The nutty aroma of perilla oil combined with the tangy flavor of aged kimchi creates an especially delightful taste experience.

Himart - Sangmu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 상무점)

Himart - Sangmu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 상무점)

5.3Km    2024-04-18

820, Sangmu-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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Chungjang-ro Street (충장로)

5.3Km    2023-11-17

Jungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-608-2221

Chungjang-ro Street is Gwangju’s major fashion district, comparable with Myeongdong Street of Seoul. The streets of Chungjang-ro are lined with shopping malls, clothing stores, restaurants, cafes, movie theaters and various other attractions, providing the ultimate experience of modern culture in Gwangju. It is the city's hub of fashion, both trendy and traditional, as well as venue for diverse performances. 

May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives (5•18민주화운동 기록관)

May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives (5•18민주화운동 기록관)

5.3Km    2024-01-03

221 Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

The May 18 Democratization Movement was a righteous uprising by citizens that took place in Gwangju for ten days from May 18 to 27 in 1980. The May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives was established in 2015 at the former Gwangju Catholic Center, a historical site of May 1980, to systematically collect and preserve the May 18 Democratization Movement's heritage that led to the democracy in Korea today. Through the efforts of Gwangju citizens, visitors can see the original records of the May 18 Democratization Movement, inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World in 2011. Visitors can also view the records with a guide or through online exhibitions. The May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives is a place that preserves the history of all Korean citizens.

Kkum Brewery (꿈브루어리)

Kkum Brewery (꿈브루어리)

5.3Km    2024-11-20

18-15 Donggyecheon-ro 95beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Kkum Brewery produces Gwangju’s local specialty rice wine, Kkumui Daehwa, blending traditional brewing methods with a modern touch. Kkumui Daehwa, the Gwangju specialty, won the grand prize in the 8-10% alcohol category at the 2024 Korean Makgeolli Awards. The brewery offers special experience programs to visitors allowing them to learn more about the Korean traditional liquor culture and cultural heritage of Gwangju.