Mudeungsan Lift Monorail (Jisan Park) (무등산 리프트모노레일 (지산유원지))
34.0M 2026-06-30
14-10 Jiho-ro 164beon-gil, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
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.
Jisan Recreation Area (지산유원지)
213.3M 2026-06-30
35-1, Jiho-ro 164beon-gil, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
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.
De Young Museum (드영미술관)
1.7Km 2026-06-30
6 Seongchon-gil, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
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.
Mimiwon (미미원)
1.8Km 2026-07-01
전남광주통합특별시 동구 백서로 218
Emerging as a leading spot for yukjeon (Pan-fried Battered Beef) in Gwangju, Mimiwon has gained popularity through multiple media features. The restaurant’s traditional hanok building creates a neat atmosphere.
Gajokhwegwan (가족회관)
1.9Km 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.
Mulgogi Coffee Roasters (물고기 커피 로스터스)
1.9Km 2026-06-30
34 Jangdong-ro, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Mulgogi Coffee Roasters is an award-winning hand-drip specialty store in Gwangju. This place is famous among coffee enthusiasts for its fresh beans, which are handpicked and roasted, one by one, and its 20 kinds of drip bags. Visitors can enjoy their specialty, Geisha Coffee, or other blends from Africa, Latin America, India, China, and other Asian countries.
Zipper House (여행자의 집)
1.9Km 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.
Chosun University Museum of Art (조선대학교 미술관)
1.9Km 2026-06-30
308 Pilmun-daero, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
The Chosun University Museum of Art was established to serve as a window to convey the flow of local and international art. It plays an important role in discovering, collecting, and preserving regional artwork, while providing artist with a stage to display their work. The museum has significantly contributed to the regional culture. Through special annual exhibitions, it discovers young artists, educates students and promotes local art. To provide an exhibition experience to students, the museum also holds exhibitions featuring work created by students.
Kkum Brewery (꿈브루어리)
2.2Km 2026-06-30
18-15 Donggyecheon-ro 95beon-gil, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Kkum Brewery produces Gwangju’s local specialty rice wine, Kkumui Daehwa, blending traditional brewing methods with a modern touch. Kkumui Daehwa, the Gwangju specialty, won the grand prize in the 8-10% alcohol category at the 2024 Korean Makgeolli Awards. The brewery offers special experience programs to visitors allowing them to learn more about the Korean traditional liquor culture and cultural heritage of Gwangju.
Chonnam National University Medical Museum (전남대학교 의학박물관 (전남대학교 의과대학 구 본관))
2.2Km 2026-06-30
160 Baekseo-ro, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Chonnam National University Medical Museum opened in 2021 at the previous main building for the university's medical education department, used from 1952 to 1957. It is the oldest building within the university campus, while featuring modern design elements over the exterior.
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