Himart - Sangmu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 상무점) - Area information

Himart - Sangmu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 상무점)

6.1 Km 0 2024-04-18

820, Sangmu-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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Mudeungsan Lift Monorail (Jisan Park) (무등산 리프트모노레일 (지산유원지))

6.1 Km 0 2023-12-22

14-10 Jiho-ro 164beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju

To use the lift and monorail located at Jisan Park in Gwangju, visitors can purchase a ticket at the ticket office in the convenience store on the first floor and go up to the boarding area on the second floor. Get on the lift with a track length of 745 meters and an operating speed of 12 m/sec and climb for about 20 minutes while enjoying the scenery of Mudeungsan Mountain to arrive at Bitgoeul Station. From here, visitors can transfer to the monorail. Passengers can feel the thrill of riding toward the top on a monorail which can accommodate about 20 people at a time. A spectacular view of Mudeungsan Mountain will unfold in all directions. The view of Gwangju from Palgakjeong Observatory at the end of the monorail is a beautiful sight that visitors to Gwangju must see at least once as it is a famous attraction to enjoy the view of Gwangju.

Hotel Mudeung Park (무등파크호텔)

6.1 Km 13020 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.

Jisan Recreation Area (지산유원지)

6.2 Km 690 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.

Ssangam Park (쌍암공원)

6.3 Km 10627 2021-08-13

39, Cheomdanjungang-ro 182beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-960-8704

Ssangam Park is located in front of the Gwangju Institute of Science and technology within Cheomdanjigu (the high-technology district) in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju. Thanks to the beautiful lake at its center, the park is also known as “Lake Park.” The lake is surrounded with landscaped azaleas and pine trees and is home to several fountains. At least once a month, a cultural festival takes place at the park.

Convenience facilities include 146 benches, 3 restrooms, and 3 playgrounds. The park is especially popular among students since it has a gym and a wide grassy field perfect for playing sports.

Lotte Himart - Gwangju World Cup Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 광주월드컵점)

6.3 Km 0 2024-04-16

240, Geumhwa-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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Lotte Mart - World Cup Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 월드컵점)

6.3 Km 0 2024-04-22

240, Geumhwa-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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Gwangju National Science Museum (국립광주과학관)

6.3 Km 11140 2021-05-24

235, Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-960-6210

Gwangju National Science Museum was opened in 2013 to promote science. The museum specializes in light and science with a spaceship-shaped exterior. Many of the exhibitions consist of hands-on programs, providing visitors a chance to use their imagination to further learn about science.

Gwangju World Cup Stadium (광주월드컵경기장)

6.4 Km 12343 2021-06-11

240, Geumhwa-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-604-2002

Gwangju World Cup Stadium is a major symbol of Gwangju. Designed to reflect the notion of ‘spreading far and wide’ the exterior is shaped like spokes of a wheel. When lit up, the stadium looks like a glowing dome. The ceiling and large ‘Y’-shaped pillars resemble a ‘Go,’ an instrument used in a traditional game from Gwangju, Gossaumnori. These architectural features were designed to capture and reflect the traditional aspects of Gwangju. The soccer stadium can accommodate up to 40,000 people at once and has many subsidiary facilities, including media center, athlete waiting room, medical care facilities, and more.

Gwangju Kimchi Festival (광주김치축제)

6.4 Km 64114 2024-06-14

101 Sangmugongwon-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-613-3955

Gwangju Kimchi Festival is held to promote one of Korea's most famous specialties, kimchi. The festival offers diverse kimchi-related programs and entertaining events. Visitors can learn about how to make award-winning kimchi, and purchase kimchi at great prices.

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