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Hotel Mudeung Park (무등파크호텔)

Hotel Mudeung Park (무등파크호텔)

7.2Km    2021-02-01

14-10, Jiho-ro 164beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-226-0011

Opened in 2004, Hotel Mudeung Park is located at the foot of Mudeungsan Mountain. Situated in a leisure town measuring an impressive 495,000 m², the hotel is one of the representative hotels of Gwangju and is known for its high-quality facilities and services.

In addition to its posh guestrooms, Hotel Mudeung Park offers a myriad of facilities including a convention hall, a banquet hall, a business center, restaurants, a wine bar, a driving range, a bowling alley, and an observatory with a panoramic view of downtown Gwangju.

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

7.2Km    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.

Jisan Recreation Area (지산유원지)

Jisan Recreation Area (지산유원지)

7.3Km    2023-01-25

35-1, Jiho-ro 164beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-221-2760

Jisan Recreation Area reopened around December 2016, resuming monorail operation after 11 years. The unique rattle of a monorail running on one rail gives passengers a thrill. If you ride the monorail, you can see the panoramic view of Gwangju and the top of Mudeungsan Mountain at a glance. The monorail starts on the mountainside, 50 meters away from the end point of the lift, along the forest road, and runs to and from the top of the mountain in Jisan Recreation Area, where the octagonal pavilion is located. After reopening, it became popular among the younger generation through social media and word of mouth as a unique amusement facility where you can enjoy thrills on Mudeungsan Mountain in Gwangju.

E-Mart - Gwangsan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 광산)

E-Mart - Gwangsan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 광산)

7.4Km    2024-04-22

172, Saam-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

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Gwangju Seochang Silver Grass Festival (광주 서창 억새축제)

Gwangju Seochang Silver Grass Festival (광주 서창 억새축제)

7.4Km    2023-11-22

377 Seochangduk-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-350-4792

Gwangju Seochang Silver Grass Festival takes place along the themed walking paths next to Yeongsangang River with a range of walking programs and photo spots. 

Yeongsangang River Bike Road (영산강 자전거길)

Yeongsangang River Bike Road (영산강 자전거길)

7.4Km    2024-07-17

377 Seochangduk-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju

The Yeongsangang River Bike Road, stretching 133 kilometers along the Yeongsangang River in Gwangju, offers a scenic route. It winds past notable landmarks including the Seungchonbo Reservoir, Najudaegyo Bridge, Yeongsanpo Port, Hwangpo sailboat, Natural Dyeing Culture Center, and Naru Village. Along the path, riders can enjoy five of the most picturesque spots in Yeongsan. The starting point of the route, the Yeongsangang River Bike Road Information Center, provides free bicycle rentals and bike safety training.

Aritaum - Gwangju Jinwol Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아리따움 광주진월점)

Aritaum - Gwangju Jinwol Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아리따움 광주진월점)

7.7Km    2024-04-23

687, Seomun-daero, Nam-gu, Gwangju

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Damyang Pan Grill (담양판그릴)

Damyang Pan Grill (담양판그릴)

8.3Km    2024-07-17

1 Seomun-daero 627beonan-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju
070-4150-9192

Damyang Pan Grill is renowned for its unique Damyang-style dwaeji galbi (grilled pork ribs). The restaurant's signature dish, Damyang-style pork ribs, is known for its tender texture, achieved through marinating the ribs in a soy sauce-based seasoning and grilling them on a stone plate. Patrons have the option to customize their meal with various flavors, including maeun cheese galbi (spicy galbi with cheese) and jipbul galbi (straw-grilled galbi), along with a selection of grilled chicken dishes.

Mudeungsan National Park (무등산국립공원)

Mudeungsan National Park (무등산국립공원)

8.7Km    2023-11-14

29 Dongsan-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-227-1187

Mudeungsan National Park is a mountain park lining the edge of Hwasun-gun, Damyang-gun and Gwangju. Mudeungsan Mountain (1,186 meters) features three rock peaks called Cheonwangbong, Jiwangbong, and Inwangbong, also known as the “Jeongsang Three."

Mudeungsan’s gradual slope makes it an easy climb for all. Among the more majestic of these sites are the Seoseokdae, Gyubong, and Ipseokdae peaks. At the base of the mountain are several famous temples including Yaksasa, Jeungsimsa, and Wonhyosa Temples. Mudeungsan Mountain is also known for its beauty throughout the year. The autumn leaves around Gyubongam Hermitage and silver grass of Baengma Ridge are quite spectacular. In winter, snow and ice on the mountain create exquisite scenery as well.

Below the mountain, there are a variety of recreational facilities and tourist sites for visitors.

De Young Museum (드영미술관)

8.7Km    2024-10-10

6 Seongchon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju

De Young Museum is an art gallery located at the entrance to Mudeungsan National Park. The gallery opened in 2018 with the concept of being "forever young" and aims to develop the local culture scene through connections with the local community.