Mugaksa Temple (무각사)

2.5 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.

Gwangju Museum of Art (광주시립미술관)

2.5 Km 15593 2022-09-02

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

The Gwangju Museum of Art was founded on August 1, 1992, to promote local artists. In 1996, it served as the venue for the Gwangju Biennale. The museum holds over 560 works, including those from Heo Baekryeon, Oh Jiho, Yang Su-ah, and Im Jik-sun, all local artists. In addition to the permanent exhibitions, the museum also has special planned exhibitions and other cultural programs.

Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall (광주비엔날레전시관)

2.5 Km 0 2023-11-28

111 Biennale-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-608-4114

Since its establishment in 1994, the Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall has significantly contributed to Korea's art culture and the world through numerous exhibitions. It strives to give joy and motivation to many people and serves as a channel for Korean artists' forays into the world. Notably, the Biennale exhibition is not a one-time event, and various attempts are being made to make it a sustainable platform as it increases the regional value of Gwangju, the home of the Biennale.

In the era of COVID-19, online services are also provided to citizens who have difficulty visiting the site in person to experience the exhibition.

Yumyeong Hoegwan (유명회관)

2.5 Km 9245 2021-05-14

18, Geumnam-ro 131 Beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-512-5574

Even before the mad cow disease crisis, Yumyeong Hoegwan has only been serving locally-bred hanu beef. The fresh meat, sirloin, and prime ribs are delicious and they also use rice and kimchi made in Korea. The restaurant has a lot of business and group customers, but it is also good for family occasions, wedding receptions, and other social gatherings.

Gwangju History & Folk Museum (광주 역사민속박물관)

2.6 Km 41129 2020-07-08

48-25, Seoha-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-613-5337

Gwangju History & Folk Museum opened in 1987 as the largest museum operated by a city government in Korea. It was established for the purpose of preserving valuable Korean folk relics and putting them on exhibit to increase the public's cultural awareness. The museum displays the rich and colorful lifestyles and folk culture of Korea's southwestern regions including Gwangju and Jeollanam-do.

First floor of the museum displays food, clothing, housing, livelihood, and handicrafts while the second floor showcases folk games, traditional customs and folk religions. The museum also utilizes miniature and diorama displays to recreate scenes from the past. A total of eight videotech systems in the museum allow visitors to enjoy vivid demonstrations of the region's nine intangible cultural relics.

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

2.6 Km 0 2024-04-18

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

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Hotel The May [Korea Quality] / 호텔 5월 (Hotel The May) [한국관광 품질인증]

2.7 Km 6416 2024-06-26

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.