Hotel Central (센트럴관광호텔)

17.5Km 4960 2020-04-17

68, Sangmuyeonha-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-383-7575

Hotel Central is an affordable tourist hotel located in the city center of Gwangju. The hotel aims to meet every need of today's modern travelers, from high-speed internet to safety and comfort.

Mugaksa Temple (무각사)

17.5Km 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.

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

17.6Km 6416 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.

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

17.6Km 0 2024-04-18

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

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Yangnim-dong Missionary Cemetery (양림동 선교사 묘지)

17.6Km 14519 2021-05-28

77, Jejung-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-607-2333

The Yangnim-dong Missionary Cemetery is the final resting place of 23 missionaries who brought Christianity to Gwangju and led the movement to free the nation from under Japanese colonial rule. Yangnim-dong in Gwangju Metropolitan City was the main area in which Priest Bae Yu-ji and Dr. Clement Owen carried out their work as the first missionaries to Jeollanam-do.

Located nearby is a monument dedicated to Priest Bae Yu-ji and the Owen Memorial Building, built in honor of Dr. Owen and his grandfather. Both memorials are cultural assets and particularly prized by locals of the Christian faith.

Olive Young - Gwangju Catholic Peace Broadcasting Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광주평화방송)

17.6Km 0 2024-04-18

75, Sangmusimin-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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Songhak Hanjeongsik (송학한정식)

17.7Km 6275 2019-06-12

101, Sangmujungang-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-385-3333

Songhak Hanjeongsik is a Korean restaurant with a history of over 20 years. The spacious interior makes it a perfect venue for hosting large events. Moreover, the restaurant was recognized for "The Most Delicious Food" by the Gwangju Metroplitan City for two consecutive years.

Gwangju Sajik Park (사직공원 (광주))

17.7Km 28029 2022-08-05

49, Sajik-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-652-3236

Sajik Park is located at the previous site of Sajikdan Altar, a ritual site to pray for peace and prosperity during the Three Kingdoms Era. In the 1960s, the site was home to Sajik Zoo, with the ritual being abandoned in 1894 and the altar in disrepair. However, in 1991, it was decided to move the zoo to another location and begin restoring the site. It was reopened in April 1994, 100 years after the last ritual.

Sajik Park is landscaped with various trees and flower beds. The park blooms pink and white with cherry blossoms annually in mid-April. During this time, the municipality of Gwangju installs lighting in the trees for citizens to enjoy the blossoms late into the night. The park has become established as a favorite rest area for Gwangju citizens. The park houses several attractions including Gwangju Broadcast Station (KBS), Memorial Tower for Policemen, Yangpajeong Pavilion, and Palgakjeong Pavilion overlooking downtown Gwangju.

Lee Jang-woo's House (이장우 가옥)

17.7Km 15224 2021-12-16

21, Yangchon-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-607-2333

Designated the first Gwangju Folk Material on March 20, 1989, Lee Jang-woo's House is an upper-class, tile-roofed house with a gate, storeroom, servants’ quarters, detached building, and main building. The building is estimated to have been constructed in 1899 and is overall a sturdy example of Korean architecture, well-preserved in its original state. The L-shaped main hall of the historic building is rather large and consists of (left to right) a wooden verandah, a small room, a hall, the main room, a kitchen, and another small room. The room doors are double doors with a sliding door on the inside and a hinged door on the outside. The hall also has partitions that can be hung up as necessary.

Yangnim-dong Penguin Village Craft Street (양림동 펭귄마을공예거리)

17.8Km 16 2024-09-27

20-13 Ogiwon-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju

Yangnim-dong Penguin Village Craft Street is a narrow alleyway located behind the Yangnim-dong Community Center. The village, named because of the way the elderly residents appear to waddle like penguins, has become an exhibition space of life in the 70s and 80s. Villagers cleaned up empty houses that had been burnt down and left unattended in the past, brought discarded items, and began displaying them on the village walls. "Let's be thankful for living at that time" was engraved on the village wall. It also has historical culture, such as the House of Choe Seunghyo, the House of Missionary Uilsa, and Owen Memorial Hall. The Penguin Jumak in the middle of the village was the residents' gathering place, selling small but necessary items. Various workshops, such as leather workshops, textile workshops, and carpentry workshops, are located on Craft Street, so you can purchase pretty crafts or experience upcycling crafts with a retro vibe in which the historical and the modern coexist.

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