Kkotpineun Chunsamwol (꽃피는춘삼월)

6.5Km 2024-02-13

50 Seongyo-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Kkotpineun Chunsamwol is a traditional Korean teahouse nestled in a picturesque hanok. It specializes in authentic Korean beverages and desserts. The teahouse's signature offering is ssanghwatang, an herbal tonic tea prepared with chestnuts, gingko, and nuts in a homemade decoction. Other popular items include Yennal Bingsu (shaved ice with grain and black sesame ice cream), and a nutty latte with bean powder. These beverages pair exceptionally well with traditional Korean sweets like yakgwa (honey cookie) and garaetteok gui (grilled rice cake stick), enhancing the overall culinary experience.

May 18th National Cemetery (5·18 기념공원)

6.6Km 2024-02-29

152 Naebang-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-376-5197

May 18th National Cemetery is a park established to commemorate the democratization movement that took place in Gwangju in May 18th, 1980. The park features facilities such as the May 18th Memorial Culture Center, Daedong Plaza, Gwangju Student Movement Memorial Tower, memorial spaces, and the Oweol Pavilion. It serves as a meaningful space for reflecting on the history of Korean democracy and honoring the sacrificial spirit of the martyrs who lost their lives during the democratization movement.

Mugaksa Temple (무각사)

6.6Km 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.

Namdo Folk Food Exhibition Room & Honam Cultural Material Pavilion (남도향토음식박물관·호남문화자료전시관)

6.8Km 2021-11-27

477, Seoljuk-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-410-6642

Located in Gwangju, the Namdo Folk Food Exhibition Room was established to preserve and promote the local foods of the Namdo region. The museum has a museum shop, both permanent exhibitions and special planned exhibitions, and a studio where visitors can watch a variety of video content related to the local foods. In the Honam Cultural Material Pavilion, literature, clothing, and artwork from the region are on display.

The museum building was designed to resemble both the long, rectangular presses used to make patterned rice cakes and the Ipseokdae Rock of Mudeungsan Mountain, a symbol of Gwangju. Even the colors of the building’s walls hold special significance. The obangsaek (five colors; blue, white, red, black, and yellow) symbolize the cardinal directions, the seasons, the major organs in the body, different tastes, feelings, and philosophy.

Jusangjeolli Cliff of Mudeungsan Mountain (무등산 주상절리대)

6.8Km 2020-06-05

San 354-1, Yongyeon-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-227-1187

The Jueangjeolli cliffs are rock pillars of various hexagonal shapes that seem as if they were hand carved. The Jusangjeolli cliffs of Mudeungsan Mountain consist of Seoseokdae, Ipseokdae, and Gyubong Rocks formed about 70 million years ago. Ipseokdae and Gyubong Rocks are both of a distinct pillar shape as they have been heavily weathered, and Seoseokdae, which was less weathered, looks like a folding screen. The Neodeolgeong (cluster of rocks), which sit on the mountain slope, were made when stone pillars collapsed. The standing rocks and Neodolgeong have been designated as Natural Monuments due to their rarity and uniqueness.

Yeonhwa Sikdang (연화식당)

6.8Km 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.

Jonggajip Seolleongtang (종가집설렁탕)

6.8Km 2019-09-02

10, Sicheong-ro 20beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-374-0015

Jonggajip Seolleongtang is the first traditional Seoul-style seolleongtang restaurant in Gwangju. All the dishes are made of 100% pure beef bone stock and top quality ingredients for the best taste and nutrition.

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

6.9Km 2024-04-18

820, Sangmu-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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Dubai hotel (두바이호텔)

6.9Km 2024-12-22

47 , Sangmubeonyeong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-370-0700, +82-10-5094-1400

The Gwangju Dubai Hotel in Gwangju, Jeollanam-do, opened in 2016. Rooms have white-themed interiors, king-size double beds, a jacuzzi, and chandeliers to enhance the opulence. Free valet parking and both Korean and American buffet breakfasts are provided. Gwangju Airport and U-Square Gwangju Bus Terminal are just 10 minutes away by car, and KTX/SRT Gwangju Songjeong station about 15 minutes away. Gwangju City Hall is within walking distance, and the Kim Daejung Convention Center and the 5.18 Memorial Park are also both nearby.

Hotel The May (호텔 5월 (Hotel The May) )

6.9Km 2024-08-22

51 , Sangmubeonyeong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-676-5000

Hotel The May is a boutique & business hotel located in the Sangmu district of Seo-gu, Gwangju. Business travelers will find a shared work space on the 7th floor equipped with desks, fax machines and computers. Breakfast is served free of charge in the 2nd floor cafeteria, and residents can use a well-equipped shared kitchen. The hotel is close to Gwangju Airport, Songjeong station, and Gwangju Express Bus terminal, making it convenient for both domestic and international travelers.

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