Bium Museum (비움박물관)

5.4Km 2026-06-30

143-1 Jebong-ro, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Opened in 2016, the Bium Museum is a folk museum showcasing around 30 thousand Korean modern and traditional artifacts collected by Lee Young-hwa for about 50 years. The art pieces portray the life of poor commoners in the agricultural era before Korea went through industrialization, allowing visitors to get a glimpse of the adaptability and resilience of people in hard times.

Chireunsibill (치른시빌)

5.4Km 2026-06-30

10 Seoseok-ro 85beon-gil, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Chireunsibill was founded in 2022, offering educational programs and art kits with young artists both online and offline. The educational programs are open to all , and cover a wide genre of art types, from painting to music. It is a popular attraction for travelers with children.

Eunam Museum of Art (은암미술관)

5.5Km 2026-06-30

8-12 Seoseok-ro 85beon-gil, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Opened in 2010, the Eunam Museum of Art offers a range of exhibitions, including permanent exhibitions and invitational exhibitions, humanities lectures, and concerts, and provides a cultural space for people to connect. It also runs international exchange exhibitions and residency program inviting artists from the country and abroad.

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

5.5Km 2026-06-30

94 Chungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

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.

Yangnim History & Culture Village (양림역사문화마을)

5.6Km 2026-06-30

7 Seoseopyeong-gil, Nam-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Yangnim History & Culture Village is located in the area where Western items and ideas first entered Gwangju over 100 years ago. As such, the neighborhood has a unique collection of Western architecture mixed with traditional hanok houses. There are also many houses of Christian missionaries, who facilitated the advancement of medicine and education in Gwangju. Some areas, such as Penguin Village, have been decorated with murals and outdoor exhibitions to promote art and tourism, helping the elderly locals to make a living.

Green Energy Experience Hall Gwangju-Jeonnam Regional Headquarters (녹색에너지체험관 (광주전남지역본부))

5.6Km 2026-06-30

123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Green Energy Experience Hall is located within the Gwangju Jeonnam Regional Headquarters of the Korea Energy Agency. Here, visitors can learn about the importance of energy conservation and discover methods to save energy in everyday life. Key facilities include the Green Energy Experience Hall, the Outdoor Experience Hall, and the LED Exhibit Hall. Admission is free, and the center welcomes visitors aged five years and older.

Gajokhwegwan (가족회관)

5.7Km 2026-06-30

50 Dongmyeong-ro, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Gajokhwegwan is a Korean table d'hote restaurant with 36 years of tradition. Visitors can experience the charms of Jeolla Province style food that only uses fresh ingredients in season. There are both private rooms and large group seats to enjoy the meal.

Zipper House (여행자의 집)

5.7Km 2026-06-30

137-17 Donggyecheon-ro, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Zipper House is a multi-purpose cultural space that provides tourists with tourism information and convenient facilities, hosting various events and programs. The two-story building, adorned by a large red ribbon, features a gift shop selling souvenirs of Gwangju and Dong-gu, a campsite-like lounge and terrace, and a snack bar offering refreshments such as toast and coffee.

Hyusimjeong (휴심정)

5.8Km 2026-06-30

611-25 Imbangul-daero, Gwangsan-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Hyusimjeong is a multicomplex complete with Second One, a bakery cafe; Oat, a restaurant offering fusion cuisine; a pop-up store zone; and a gallery; all surrounded by a large garden, creating the perfect location for rest. The garden appears to be in bloom all year round thanks to the advanced landscaping that mixes over 28 species of trees and 30 species of flowering grasses.

Sajik Forest of Light (사직 빛의 숲)

5.8Km 2026-06-30

49 Sajik-gil, Nam-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Located within Sajik Park, the Forest of Light is a popular night view spot with a fantastic media art that incorporates historical themes of Gwangju. The space features a combination of lighting, video, and music to create multimedia contents, offering a variety of experiences and attractions through interactive art that responds to people's movements. The observation tower hosts a light show, and visitors can enjoy video contents through an AR telescope.

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