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

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

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

15.1Km    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]

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

15.1Km    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.

Gwangju Jeungsimsa Temple (증심사(광주))

Gwangju Jeungsimsa Temple (증심사(광주))

15.2Km    2021-11-09

177, Jeungsimsa-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-226-0108

Located on the western foothills of Mudeungsan Mountain, Jeungsimsa Temple is a representative temple of Gwangju. First founded by Buddhist monk Cheolgamseonsa Do Yun in 517 (Silla Kingdom), the temple was remodeled by Buddhist monk Hyesoguksa in 1094 (Goryeo dynasty) and again by Kim Bang in 1443 (Joseon dynasty). The temple was burned down during the Imjin War and was reconstructed in 1609 by three Buddhist monks: Seokgyeong, Sujang, and Dogwang. It underwent several additional restorations before being destroyed again by fire during the Korean War. Most of the existing buildings, including Daeungjeon Halll (main temple building), were rebuilt in the 1970s.

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

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

15.2Km    2024-04-22

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

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1913 Songjeong Station Market (1913송정역시장)

1913 Songjeong Station Market (1913송정역시장)

15.4Km    2023-11-28

13 Songjeong-ro 8beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-942-1914

Songjeong Station Market was opened in 1913 in connection with the opening of Gwangju-Songjeong Station. For many years, the market was the go-to-place for necessary items and produce, but with the increase of large supermarts in the 1990s, people began to visit traditional markets less and less. In order to increase the liveliness of Songjeong Station Market and showcase the difference between modern marts and a traditional market, the entire space was redesigned around the theme of time.

The newly redesigned 1913 Songjeong Station Market, located just across the street from Gwangju-Songjeong KTX Station, has a bright appearance with modern-styled architecture and signboards detailing the history of the various shops. Visitors can enjoy all the classic market foods here, such as hotteok (hot griddle cakes), gyeran bap (rice with egg), and eomuk (fish cake).

Jeonpyeongje Reservoir (전평제)

Jeonpyeongje Reservoir (전평제)

15.4Km    2021-04-29

9, Jeonpyeong-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-365-4114

Jeonpyeongje Reservoir was built in 1943 to supply water for agricultural purposes to farms in the Maewol-dong and Byeokjin-dong regions as well as to prevent both floods and droughts. Starting in 1999, the reservoir was changed to a rest area, with a wooden deck crossing the reservoir to the man-made island in the middle. The area now serves as a waterside relaxation and eco-exploration space for family visitors.

Olive Young - Gwangju Seonun District Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광주선운지구점)

15.6Km    2024-06-26

418, Eodeung-daero, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

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Daenamugol Bamboo Park (대나무골 테마공원)

Daenamugol Bamboo Park (대나무골 테마공원)

17.1Km    2020-02-10

148, Binaedong-gil, Geumseong-myeon, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-383-9291

Situated at the basin of the ravine in Gojisan Mountain along the Geumseongsan mountain fortress and the Chuweolsan mountain range, Daenamugol is surrounded by tall bamboo trees. In spring, the soft green bamboo shoots blanket the whole field; it also serves as a habitat for sedentary birds to take care of their eggs.

The landscaping of the Daenamugol Bamboo Park encapsulates the value of bamboo trees. You can enjoy the fresh crisp air walking in the bamboo grove and the thick pine tree forest. You can try the tea from wild bamboo tea trees grown in the bamboo forest. The park also has Green Town; it includes a playground made out of grass, a hall, an outdoor cooking facility, shower booths, sports fields (volley ball, Jokgu, table tennis, badminton). The theme park has appeared as a backdrop for movies like ‘The Last Witness,’ ‘Sword in the Moon’ as well as in the popular TV drama series ‘Hometown Legends,’ ‘Damo’ and in a number of commercials.

Jusangjeolli Cliff of Mudeungsan Mountain (무등산 주상절리대)

Jusangjeolli Cliff of Mudeungsan Mountain (무등산 주상절리대)

17.4Km    2020-06-05

San 354-1, Yongyeon-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-227-1187

The Jueangjeolli cliffs are rock pillars of various hexagonal shapes that seem as if they were hand carved. The Jusangjeolli cliffs of Mudeungsan Mountain consist of Seoseokdae, Ipseokdae, and Gyubong Rocks formed about 70 million years ago. Ipseokdae and Gyubong Rocks are both of a distinct pillar shape as they have been heavily weathered, and Seoseokdae, which was less weathered, looks like a folding screen. The Neodeolgeong (cluster of rocks), which sit on the mountain slope, were made when stone pillars collapsed. The standing rocks and Neodolgeong have been designated as Natural Monuments due to their rarity and uniqueness.

Mudeungsan Mountain (무등산)

17.5Km    2018-01-30

Nam-myeon, Damyang-gun & Dong-gu & Buk-gu, Gwangju & Iseo-myeon, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do
82-61-379-3503

Mudeungsan covers an area of about 30 square meters above the metropolitan city of Gwangju, Hwasun-gun and the nearby Damyang-gun. The name means ‘a high mountain’ or, more mysteriously, a mountain beyond classification’.

Mudeungsan Mountain (무등산) is not too steep and many people come for a hike on the weekends or public holidays. Highlights on the way include the Seoseokdae, Ipseokdae, Seinbong and Gyubong Rocks, Wonhyo and Yongchu Valleys – as well as Jigong Neodeol (cluster of rocks) – and the Deoksan Neodeol. To enjoy a great view, try going up Jungmeorijae, Jangbuljae or the Donghwasa Temple Site, or the Jangwonbong Peak. Visitors coming from the Hwasun side of the mountain can see the picturesque Dongbokho Lake from Ipseokdae and Gyubong Rock, Jingong Neodeol, Jangbul, Baekma ridge and Gyubongam temple.