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ACC World Music Festival (ACC 월드뮤직페스티벌)

ACC World Music Festival (ACC 월드뮤직페스티벌)

13.9Km    2024-08-09

38 Munhwajeondang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-601-4692

A world music festival hosted by the Asian Culture Center (ACC) that goes beyond borders. This year marks the 15th anniversary and features a wide array of impressive lineup, including notable Korean musicians like Kim Chang-wan Band and one of Persian's greatest musicians Kayhan Kalhor Trio. 

Gwangju Chungjang-ro KPOP STAR Street(광주 충장로 케이팝 스타의 거리)

Gwangju Chungjang-ro KPOP STAR Street(광주 충장로 케이팝 스타의 거리)

13.9Km    2024-10-22

Chungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

J-hope Hope World
This street was created to commemorate K-pop stars from Gwangju. Within the street, there are murals depicting singers' album jackets, benches decorated with song titles, handprints, and sculptures. After j-hope personally stopped by the bench decorated with the theme of a BTS song and posted a proof shot, it became a holy place for fans. It is one of the essential courses that 'ARMY' cannot miss because he left a message of appreciation and impressions of visiting this place.

MLB - Chungjang-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엠엘비 충장로점)

MLB - Chungjang-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엠엘비 충장로점)

13.9Km    2024-04-16

82-2, Chungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

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Ej Ost - Chungjang-ro (No. 2) Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (EJ OST 충장로2호)

Ej Ost - Chungjang-ro (No. 2) Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (EJ OST 충장로2호)

13.9Km    2024-04-17

80-3, Chungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

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Chonnam National University Medical Museum (전남대학교 의학박물관 (전남대학교 의과대학 구 본관))

Chonnam National University Medical Museum (전남대학교 의학박물관 (전남대학교 의과대학 구 본관))

13.9Km    2024-10-10

160 Baekseo-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Chonnam National University Medical Museum opened in 2021 at the previous main building for the university's medical education department, used from 1952 to 1957. It is the oldest building within the university campus, while featuring modern design elements over the exterior.

Chungjang-ro Street (충장로)

13.9Km    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. 

1960 Cheongwonmomil (1960 청원모밀)

1960 Cheongwonmomil (1960 청원모밀)

14.0Km    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.

Olive Young - Gwangju Hwanggeum Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광주황금)

Olive Young - Gwangju Hwanggeum Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광주황금)

14.0Km    2024-04-16

1F, 31-12, Jungang-ro 160beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju

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Palace Tourist Hotel (파레스 관광호텔)

14.1Km    2021-02-01

13, Jungang-ro 160beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-222-2525

Palace Tourist Hotel is located only a six-minute walk from Geumnamro 4(sa)-ga Station on Gwangju Subway Line 1. Nearby attractions within walking distance include Gwangju Art Street and Yangdong Market.

Jungoe Park (중외공원)

Jungoe Park (중외공원)

14.1Km    2021-10-25

52, Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-613-7100

Jungoe Park is one of the nation's most famous leisure spaces. There is a children's grand park, the Olympic Garden, and the Olympic Monument. The children's grand park is especially popular on weekends and holidays.
There is also a folk museum, an education center, and the Biennale Exhibition Hall in the Biennale & Museum section of the park.
The park is most popular during fall for its beautiful foliage. In addition, the Rainbow Bridge is a symbol of the Biennale and was installed during the 1st Gwangju Biennale.