Gwangju Daein Market & Daein Art Market (광주 대인시장 (대인예술시장))

4.2 Km 8243 2023-11-28

9-10 Jebong-ro 184beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-233-4001

Daein Market in Gwangju is a wonderful example of the changes traditional markets have gone through to remain relevant in the modern world. Originally the community center for all living needs, including produce and household goods, the market lost much interest in the mid-1990s with the influx of large marts. From that point on, many shops began to close down as there was no business.

However, the market saw a revival in 2008 during the Gwangju Biennale. Many of the available shop spaces were rented out to host small art exhibitions, creating a unique art market. Thanks to this effort, Daein Market was designated as a Cultural Attraction in 2013. The market continues to have a strong connection with the art that saved it, and the vendors and artists live and work together in harmony. The market also draws in a lot of interest from the community through their weekly night market, taking place every Saturday.

Jeil Banjeom (제일반점)

4.2 Km 23537 2024-03-20

174 Guseong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
062-224-6670

Located on Chungjang-ro Street in Gwangju, Jeil Banjeom has been a culinary staple since the 1960s. Operated by a Chinese immigrant, it has garnered popularity for its traditional dishes. The signature yennal jjajang is a classic take on black bean sauce noodles, featuring stir-fried black bean paste, a mix of vegetables, potatoes, and specially selected cuts of pork. Another highlight is the tangsuyuk, a dish of deep-fried pork sirloin coated in a sweet and sour sauce. A local favorite, the restaurant is known for being particularly bustling during lunch hours.

Gwangju Family Land (광주 패밀리랜드)

4.3 Km 32179 2023-01-04

677, Uchi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-607-8000

Gwangju Family Land is an amusement park equipped with dozens of exciting rides as well as recreational facilities such as a swimming pool, an ice rink, and a sledge park. Spanning 290 acres of land, it is the largest urban amusement park in all of Jeollabuk-do and Jeollanam-do Provinces. The amusement park also offers entertainment courses designed for couples, families and children.

Gwangju Chungjang World Festival of Memories (광주 추억의 충장축제)

4.4 Km 0 2022-10-14

41, Geumnamno 1(il)-ga, Dong-gu, Gwangju
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-62-233-1007

This audition festival takes place in the city of culture and art, Gwangju, and has a grand prize of 1 million won. For approximately ten days, the festival is hosted in the areas of 5.18 Democracy Square and Asia Culture Center. There are also free zone stages all throughout Gwangju for street performances.

Mugaksa Temple (무각사)

4.4 Km 9314 2021-09-10

230, Uncheon-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-383-0108

Nestled at the foot of Yeouisan Mountain in the business center of Gwangju, Mugaksa Temple is an urban Buddhist Temple. Unlike other urban Buddhist Temples, Mugaksa Temple has all the elements of a traditional temple. The temple is used as a cultural resting area and artistic spot for meetings without any religious barrier. The temple is also the starting point of the 2 kilometer walking trail to the 5.18 Memorial Park, leading to a constant flow of visitors.

Gwihyangjeong (귀향정)

4.5 Km 4935 2023-11-23

21 Champan-ro 26beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-522-2743

Gwihyangjeong has been serving traditional hanjeongsik (Korean table d'hote) for over 17 years. Diners can expect to enjoy fresh seafood, organic produce from the region, and more local flavors.

Olive Young - Gwangju Sicheongro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광주시청로)

4.5 Km 0 2024-04-18

21-9, Sicheong-ro 60beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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Dubai hotel [Korea Quality] / 두바이호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

4.5 Km 271 2020-09-09

47, Sangmubeonyeong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-10-5094-1400

Gwangju Dubai Hotel opened in September 2016. The 13-story building houses 85 rooms of different types such as double, twin rooms, and suites. In all rooms, double beds are king-sized and bathrooms are equipped with a whirlpool bathtub. Each room is decorated uniquely so that visitors can look forward to something new every time they visit. The overall bright and light interior design in white, and the luxurious chandelier and indirect lighting, take the elegance of the hotel to the next level. Valet parking and breakfast are provided without charge; breakfast, which is American buffet with Korean dishes, is served from 7:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. All staff members of Dubai Hotel put cleanness and friendliness first to keep the place pleasant and comfortable. From the hotel, it takes about 10 minutes by car to Gwangju Airport; 15 minutes to KTX/SRT Gwangju Songjeong Station; and 10 minutes to U-Square Gwangju Bus Terminal. Kim Daejung Convention Center and 5·18 Memorial Park are close, and Gwangju City Hall is within walking distance. Trips to nearby regions such as Mokpo, Naju, Muan, and Hampyeong are also easy.

1960 Cheongwonmomil (1960 청원모밀)

4.5 Km 8462 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.

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

4.5 Km 0 2024-04-23

67, Chungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

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