May 18th National Cemetery (5·18 기념공원)

2.3Km 2024-02-29

152 Naebang-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-376-5197

May 18th National Cemetery is a park established to commemorate the democratization movement that took place in Gwangju in May 18th, 1980. The park features facilities such as the May 18th Memorial Culture Center, Daedong Plaza, Gwangju Student Movement Memorial Tower, memorial spaces, and the Oweol Pavilion. It serves as a meaningful space for reflecting on the history of Korean democracy and honoring the sacrificial spirit of the martyrs who lost their lives during the democratization movement.

Olive Young - Gwangju 518 Park Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광주518공원)

2.5Km 2024-04-18

90, Sangmuminju-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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E-Mart - Gwangsan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 광산)

3.2Km 2024-04-22

172, Saam-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

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Olive Young - Gwangju Hanam Columbus Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광주하남콜럼버스)

3.2Km 2024-04-18

Store #103, #104, 38-6, Saam-ro 216beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

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Jeonpyeongje Reservoir (전평제)

3.3Km 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.

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

3.4Km 2024-04-16

240, Geumhwa-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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

3.4Km 2024-04-22

240, Geumhwa-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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Gwangju World Cup Stadium (광주월드컵경기장)

3.5Km 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.

Dasomchae (다솜채)

3.6Km 2024-12-22

27 , Naesang-ro 51beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
+82-70-8830-7700

Dasomchae in Songjeong-dong, Gwangju, Jeollanam-do, is a guesthouse in an 80-year-old hanok with a spacious yard. All rooms have red clay walls and natural cotton bedding is provided. The yard contains many elegant locust, plum,and other fruit trees, and summertime brings the lovely sight of trumpet creepers winding round the chimney. The location is convenient for transport as it’s only a 10-minute drive to Gwangju Songjeong Station.

Innisfree - Gwangju Wolgok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 광주 월곡점)

3.6Km 2024-04-23

256, Saam-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

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