Damyang Bamboo Forest (Damyang Marsh) (담양대나무숲 - 담양습지) - Area information

Damyang Bamboo Forest (Damyang Marsh) (담양대나무숲 - 담양습지)

8.1Km 22360 2020-01-09

656-2, Taemok-ri, Daejeon-myeon, Damnyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-380-3114

Situated between Damyang-gun and Gwangju Metropolitan City, Damyang Wetland is one of the best places to experience the ecology of Yeongsangang River. It is a habitat for the hawk, wildcat, Boreal digging frog (endangered species), and kestrel. It became the first river wetland to be designated as a wetland reserve in 2004.

May 18th National Cemetery (국립 5·18 민주묘지)

8.3Km 26624 2024-07-11

200 Minju-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-268-0518

The May 18th National Cemetery in Gwangju is a symbol of freedom and democracy. The cemetery holds the graves of 764 victims of the May 18th Democratic Uprising in 1980, seven structures, and many monuments.

Dasomchae [Korea Quality] / 다솜채 [한국관광 품질인증]

8.6Km 566 2023-09-01

27 , Naesang-ro 51beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
+82-70-8830-7700

Dasomchae in Songjeong-dong, Gwangju, Jeollanam-do, is a guesthouse in an 80-year-old hanok with a spacious yard. All rooms have red clay walls and natural cotton bedding is provided. The yard contains many elegant locust, plum,and other fruit trees, and summertime brings the lovely sight of trumpet creepers winding round the chimney. The location is convenient for transport as it’s only a 10-minute drive to Gwangju Songjeong Station.

Greengreenhae (그린그린해)

8.8Km 180 2021-03-19

62, Songjeong-ro 15beon-gil Gwangsan-gu Gwangju
+82-10-8620-6592

This is a Korean cuisine located in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju. The representative menu is Grapefruit Ade. Enjoy various types of beverages.

Chungjangsa Shrine (충장사)

8.8Km 29569 2023-01-25

13, Songgang-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-613-5407

When you reach Baejae along the tourist road leading up to Wonhyosa Temple, you can see the well-maintained tomb and the magnificent building of Chungjangsa Shrine on the left. It was built in 1975 as a memorial to General Kim Deok-ryeong, born in Mudeungsan Mountain. In the precincts, there are the shrine, where Kim Deok-ryeong's portrait and command paper are enshrined; the east room and west room; Eullyun Monument and Commentary Monument, the relics hall; Chungyongmun Gate; and Ikomun Gate. In the relics hall, the clothes of 'General Kim Deok-ryeong,' designated as Important Folk Material, and the coffin excavated from the general's tomb, as well as his handwriting, are on display. On the hill behind the shrine is Kim Deok-ryeong's tomb and tombstone, as well as his family's tomb.

Gwangju Songjeong-dong Tteokgalbi Street (광주 송정동 떡갈비 골목)

8.8Km 0 2023-11-22

Gwangsan-ro 29beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

Tteokgalbi Street in Gwangju Songjeong-dong is lined with around 20 restaurants specalizing in tteokgalbi (grilled galbi patties). The area is a popular place to eat for locals and tourists alike, with many people visiting both during the week and the weekend. The tteokgalbi here stands out from tteokgalbi found in other regions in a few ways. Most places use 100% beef in the patties, but Songjeong-dong tteokgalbi uses a mix of beef and pork. This change was made in the 90s in order to keep the prices the same during a tough financial season. The restaurants here also serve a bone broth soup with the meal, made from boiling pork bones with kelp and radish for over a long period of time.

Songjeong Tteokgalbi 1hojeom (송정떡갈비 1호점)

8.8Km 16519 2024-03-12

1 Gwangsan-ro 29beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

Songjeong Tteokgalbi 1hojeom is a tteokgalbi (grilled galbi patties) specialty restaurant established in 1976. Located in Songjeong-dong Tteokgalbi Street, it stands out among the twenty or so eateries in the area as a renowned dining destination. The tteokgalbi here boasts a tender texture, made by blending high-quality beef and pork, and it is known for its affordable price. A highlight of dining here is the complimentary bone broth soup served alongside the tteokgalbi, a dish made by simmering pork bones and radish for hours.

MADRID Business Hotel Gwnagju [Korea Quality] / 유)한성 마드리드 광주호텔 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

8.9Km 0 2020-12-24

11, Gwangsan-ro 19beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

MADRID Gwangju Hotel located across from Gwangju Songjeong Station KTX is close to Gwangju Airport, City Hall, Kimdaejung Convention Center, and such popular areas allowing guests traveling on foot to easily visit. It also provides a pleasant environment as a business hotel as it is easy to visit Pyeongdong Industrial Complex, Sochon Industrial Complex, Hanam Industrial Complex, and Nuju Innovation City. As a new hotel opened in October 2016, it stood out as the headquarters hotel of the 2019 World Swimming Championships and is one of the top popular hotels in Gwangju with its clean facilities and friendly service.

Gwangju Aura Hotel [Korea Quality] / 광주 아우라 비즈니스 호텔 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

9.0Km 11 2020-12-29

28, Songjeong-ro 1beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-942-0060

The Aura Hotel is a business hotel located just across from the KTX Songjeong Station. It provides excellent proximity and accessibility to various transportation facilities, as it is located 10 minutes from Gwangju Airport, 5 minutes from KTX Songjeong Station, 5 minutes from Gwangju Subway Songjeong Station, and 10 minutes from Gwangju 2sunhwan-ro. Also, Songjeong Tteokgalbi Special Street, 1913 Songjeong Old Market, and Songjeong 5-day Market are close to the hotel, allowing you to enjoy food and sightseeing conveniently. The luxurious room is equipped with cleanliness, cozy bedding, and a spacious bathroom, making it extra comfortable for all customers.

Olive Young - Gwangju Songjeong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광주송정역)

9.1Km 0 2024-04-22

1F, 207, Sangmu-daero, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

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