Yangnim History & Culture Village (양림역사문화마을)

4.6Km 2026-06-30

7 Seoseopyeong-gil, Nam-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Yangnim History & Culture Village is located in the area where Western items and ideas first entered Gwangju over 100 years ago. As such, the neighborhood has a unique collection of Western architecture mixed with traditional hanok houses. There are also many houses of Christian missionaries, who facilitated the advancement of medicine and education in Gwangju. Some areas, such as Penguin Village, have been decorated with murals and outdoor exhibitions to promote art and tourism, helping the elderly locals to make a living.

Gajokhwegwan (가족회관)

4.7Km 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.

Hotel Central (센트럴관광호텔)

4.7Km 2026-06-30

68, Sangmuyeonha-ro, Seo-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Hotel Central is an affordable tourist hotel located in the city center of Gwangju. The hotel aims to meet every need of today's modern travelers, from high-speed internet to safety and comfort.

Zipper House (여행자의 집)

4.8Km 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.

Sajik Forest of Light (사직 빛의 숲)

4.9Km 2026-06-30

49 Sajik-gil, Nam-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

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 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.

Gwangju Sajik Park (사직공원 (광주))

5.0Km 2026-06-30

49, Sajik-gil, Nam-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

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 2026-06-30

Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City-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.

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

5.0Km 2026-06-30

8F-10F, 58 Sangmujungang-ro, Seo-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

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 2026-06-30

29-4, Yangchon-gil, Nam-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

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.

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