Gwangju Yangdong Market (광주 양동시장)

18.6Km 2022-04-06

238, Cheonbyeonjwa-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-366-0884

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.

Geumnam Butterfly Garden (금남로공원 금남나비정원)

18.6Km 2024-11-14

20-2 Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Geumnamro Neighborhood Park, once the site of the Bank of Korea’s Gwangju branch, now hosts the enchanting Geumnam Butterfly Garden. Inspired by the glowing butterflies, the garden is a stunning curation by Gwangju, a UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts. It offers a magical setting for a night tour, transporting visitors into a fantasy world of vibrant colors and purple hues.

Mulgogi Coffee Roasters (물고기 커피 로스터스)

18.7Km 2024-11-14

34 Jangdong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

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.

May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives (5•18민주화운동 기록관)

18.7Km 2024-01-03

221 Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

The May 18 Democratization Movement was a righteous uprising by citizens that took place in Gwangju for ten days from May 18 to 27 in 1980. The May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives was established in 2015 at the former Gwangju Catholic Center, a historical site of May 1980, to systematically collect and preserve the May 18 Democratization Movement's heritage that led to the democracy in Korea today. Through the efforts of Gwangju citizens, visitors can see the original records of the May 18 Democratization Movement, inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World in 2011. Visitors can also view the records with a guide or through online exhibitions. The May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives is a place that preserves the history of all Korean citizens.

Gucci - Shinsegae Gwangju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (구찌 신세계 광주점)

18.7Km 2024-04-23

1F, 932, Mujin-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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Balenciaga - Shinsegae Gwangju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (발렌시아가 신세계 광주점)

18.7Km 2024-04-18

932, Mujin-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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YSL - Shinsegae Gwangju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (입생로랑 신세계 광주점)

18.7Km 2024-04-18

2F, 932, Mujin-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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Beanpole - Shinsegae Gwangju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (빈폴 신세계 광주점)

18.7Km 2024-06-27

932, Mujin-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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Mimiwon (미미원)

18.7Km 2024-12-03

광주광역시 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.

Zara - Chungjang-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (자라 충장로점)

18.8Km 2024-04-23

67, Chungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

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