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Converse - Gwangju Chungjang-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (컨버스 광주충장로점)

Converse - Gwangju Chungjang-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (컨버스 광주충장로점)

3.7Km    2024-06-27

83-1, Chungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

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

3.7Km    2025-08-12

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.

8 Seconds - Chungjang-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에잇세컨즈 충장로점)

8 Seconds - Chungjang-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에잇세컨즈 충장로점)

3.7Km    2024-04-23

1F, 72, Singwang-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

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Ej Ost - Chungjang-ro (No. 2) Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (EJ OST 충장로2호)

Ej Ost - Chungjang-ro (No. 2) Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (EJ OST 충장로2호)

3.7Km    2024-04-17

80-3, Chungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

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ABC-Mart - Gwangju Chungjang-ro 2(i)-ga Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 광주충장로2가)

ABC-Mart - Gwangju Chungjang-ro 2(i)-ga Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 광주충장로2가)

3.7Km    2024-04-22

89-1, Chungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

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Chungjang-ro Hong Kong Alley (충장로 홍콩골목)

Chungjang-ro Hong Kong Alley (충장로 홍콩골목)

3.7Km    2025-10-30

5-2 Chungjangnoan-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Hong Kong Alley is a themed street located in the heart of Chungjang-ro, Gwangju. Stepping in feels like walking through the night streets of Hong Kong in a movie. With Hong Kong-style food, illuminated streets, and Hong Kong-style music playing softly in the background, it is a must-visit nighttime attraction in Gwangju.

MLB - Chungjang-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엠엘비 충장로점)

MLB - Chungjang-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엠엘비 충장로점)

3.7Km    2024-04-16

82-2, Chungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

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

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

3.7Km    2025-11-05

94 Chungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

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.

Jisan Recreation Area (지산유원지)

Jisan Recreation Area (지산유원지)

3.7Km    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.

Gwangju Yangdong Market (광주 양동시장)

Gwangju Yangdong Market (광주 양동시장)

3.7Km    2025-08-13

238 Cheonbyeonjwa-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

Yangdong Market started in the 1910s as a traditional market held on dates ending in 2 and 7 of every month on the white sand beach under Gwangjugyo Bridge. The market has a long history and local citizens have many sayings referring to the multitude of items available here. During the May 18th Democratic Uprising, both Yangdong and Daein Markets were a grand venue where the citizens of Gwangju gathered together to rally for democratization of the nation. Merchants of the markets provided food, beverages, and medicine to the protestors and participated in the movement alongside their fellow citizens.

Yangdong Market is an outstanding traditional market among all markets throughout the nation. The market has upgraded with the times to include modern conveniences, including a consolidated market logo, online shopping mall, and merchant education classes.