Sajik Forest of Light (사직 빛의 숲)

4.9Km 2024-12-11

49 Sajik-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju

Located within Sajik Park, the Forest of Light is a popular night view spot with a fantastic media art that incorporates historical themes of Gwangju. The space features a combination of lighting, video, and music to create multimedia contents, offering a variety of experiences and attractions through interactive art that responds to people's movements. The observation tower hosts a light show, and visitors can enjoy video contents through an AR telescope.

Mulgogi Coffee Roasters (물고기 커피 로스터스)

5.0Km 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.

Gwangju Sajik Park (사직공원 (광주))

5.0Km 2022-08-05

49, Sajik-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-652-3236

Sajik Park is located at the previous site of Sajikdan Altar, a ritual site to pray for peace and prosperity during the Three Kingdoms Era. In the 1960s, the site was home to Sajik Zoo, with the ritual being abandoned in 1894 and the altar in disrepair. However, in 1991, it was decided to move the zoo to another location and begin restoring the site. It was reopened in April 1994, 100 years after the last ritual.

Sajik Park is landscaped with various trees and flower beds. The park blooms pink and white with cherry blossoms annually in mid-April. During this time, the municipality of Gwangju installs lighting in the trees for citizens to enjoy the blossoms late into the night. The park has become established as a favorite rest area for Gwangju citizens. The park houses several attractions including Gwangju Broadcast Station (KBS), Memorial Tower for Policemen, Yangpajeong Pavilion, and Palgakjeong Pavilion overlooking downtown Gwangju.

Parc Sajik (Gwangju) (사직공원 - 광주)

5.0Km 2025-07-01

Gwangju-Si Nam-Gu, Sajik-Gil 49

Le parc Sajik a l’avantage d’être bien ammenagé, entre une variété d’arbres et de nombreux lits de fleurs. Chaque année autour du 15 avril, les cerisiers sont en fleurs, créant un spectacle splendide. Durant cette periode, la municipalité de Gwangju fait installer des lumières sur les arbres afin que les habitants puissant profiter du spectacle jusqu’à tard dans la nuit. Le parc est considéré comme l’endroit favori des habitants de Gwangju pour se reposer.
Le parc accueille plusieurs attractions, incluant un mémorial pour les héros nationaux, la station de TV et de radio de Gwangju (KBS), une tour en mémoire des policiers, le pavillon Yeonpajeong, la station de tir Gwandeokjeong ainsi que le pavillon Palgakjeong qui offre un point de vue sur le centre ville de Gwangju. Les variétés d’arbres, d’arbustes et de fleurs offrent une atmosphère accueillante pour chaque sortie.

Therapy Spa_Sobe (테라피 스파 소베)

5.0Km 2025-10-23

33 Sangmuyeonha-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-416-3000

Therapy Spa_Sobe gets its name by combining the first two letters of the the Latin words solus (health) and bellus (beauty) to create the word "Sobe".
The spa pursues natural health and beauty derived from nature. It is committed to constantly improving itself through research to offer precious and relaxing moments to those exhausted from the modern era. The programs available here include the SOBE Signature Rituals, Hormone Aging Signal, Energy Immune Boosting, Wedding Day & Beauty Contouring, and Vita Moms & Post-natal Touch. Enjoy specialized care through these programs.

Korea Medical Institute Gwangju Branch ((재)한국의학연구소 광주분사무소)

5.0Km 2025-10-23

8F-10F, 58 Sangmujungang-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

Korea Medical Institute (KMI), a leader in 'K-health checkups,' operates health checkup centers across eight locations nationwide, from Seoul to Jeju. KMI has been striving to prevent and detect diseases early. It has led the popularization of comprehensive medical examinations in Korea. Based on 39 years of accumulated data and expertise, KMI has enhanced its capabilities in health checkups, services, and brand value.
By utilizing its diagnostic data accumulated over the years, KMI provides accurate test results and follow-up care promptly.
KMI will stay committed to becoming a lifetime health management partner and 'K-health checkup' leader by leveraging its excellence in Korean medicine, beyond health checkups for foreign patients.

House of Choi Seung-hyo (최승효가옥)

5.0Km 2023-03-08

29-4, Yangchon-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-607-2332

The House of Choi Seung-hyo is a traditional residential building located on the southeastern slopes of Yangnimsan Mountain. The rectangular building is open to the east, has 8 kan (the space between two pillars) in the front and 4 kan to the sides, and is graced by a traditional hipped and gabled roof. Since the building was constructed in the 1920s, it offers a valuable glimpse into the architectural style of Korean houses at the end of the Japanese colonial period. Choi Sang-hyeon was an activist who offered his attic as a place of refuge for other activists.

Yangnim-dong Missionary Cemetery (양림동 선교사 묘지)

5.0Km 2021-05-28

77, Jejung-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-607-2333

The Yangnim-dong Missionary Cemetery is the final resting place of 23 missionaries who brought Christianity to Gwangju and led the movement to free the nation from under Japanese colonial rule. Yangnim-dong in Gwangju Metropolitan City was the main area in which Priest Bae Yu-ji and Dr. Clement Owen carried out their work as the first missionaries to Jeollanam-do.

Located nearby is a monument dedicated to Priest Bae Yu-ji and the Owen Memorial Building, built in honor of Dr. Owen and his grandfather. Both memorials are cultural assets and particularly prized by locals of the Christian faith.

Venture Business hotel [Korea Quality] / 벤처 비즈니스 호텔(유한회사 벤처) [한국관광 품질인증]

5.1Km 2024-07-08

5-6 , Sangmujungang-ro 38beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-655-7777, +82-10-7274-5532

Venture Business Hotel stands close to Sangmu station on subway line 1 in Gwangju, Jeollanam-do. Visitors can chose from several types of room including ondol rooms, family rooms, VIP twin bed rooms with terrace, and accessible rooms with bathrooms for disabled customers. All rooms are equipped with air dressers to keep your clothing fresh, and some have massage chairs and jacuzzis. Hotel facilities include free breakfast, use of washing machine and dryer, a business center and a 24-hour information desk.

Yeonhwa Sikdang (연화식당)

5.1Km 2025-01-22

147 Mareukbokgae-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

It is a restaurant where you can enjoy yukjeon (Pan-fried Battered Beef) with a variety of Jeolla-do side dishes. For a unique twist, try wrapping the yukjeon with aged kimchi in a leaf wrap. The nutty aroma of perilla oil combined with the tangy flavor of aged kimchi creates an especially delightful taste experience.

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