Gwangju History & Folk Museum (광주 역사민속박물관)

8.4Km 2020-07-08

48-25, Seoha-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-613-5337

Gwangju History & Folk Museum opened in 1987 as the largest museum operated by a city government in Korea. It was established for the purpose of preserving valuable Korean folk relics and putting them on exhibit to increase the public's cultural awareness. The museum displays the rich and colorful lifestyles and folk culture of Korea's southwestern regions including Gwangju and Jeollanam-do.

First floor of the museum displays food, clothing, housing, livelihood, and handicrafts while the second floor showcases folk games, traditional customs and folk religions. The museum also utilizes miniature and diorama displays to recreate scenes from the past. A total of eight videotech systems in the museum allow visitors to enjoy vivid demonstrations of the region's nine intangible cultural relics.

Aritaum - Gwangju Jinwol Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아리따움 광주진월점)

8.5Km 2024-04-23

687, Seomun-daero, Nam-gu, Gwangju

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H1 Hotel (에이치원호텔)

8.5Km 2024-11-20

10-6 Daeja-ro 106beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju

H1 Hotel Gwangju is a business hotel that provides the comfort of a hotel with the cozy feeling of home. Offering a variety of room options to suit the diverse preferences of the guests, the hotel features a unique interior, neat and convenient facilities, affordable prices, and exceptional services. Guests can also enjoy various cultural activities or unwind at the rooftop swimming pool.

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

8.6Km 2024-04-23

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

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

8.6Km 2024-04-18

932, Mujin-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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

8.6Km 2024-04-18

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

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

8.6Km 2024-06-27

932, Mujin-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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Gwangju Museum of Art (광주시립미술관)

8.6Km 2022-09-02

52, Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-613-7100

The Gwangju Museum of Art was founded on August 1, 1992, to promote local artists. In 1996, it served as the venue for the Gwangju Biennale. The museum holds over 560 works, including those from Heo Baekryeon, Oh Jiho, Yang Su-ah, and Im Jik-sun, all local artists. In addition to the permanent exhibitions, the museum also has special planned exhibitions and other cultural programs.

Jungoe Park (중외공원)

8.7Km 2021-10-25

52, Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-613-7100

Jungoe Park is one of the nation's most famous leisure spaces. There is a children's grand park, the Olympic Garden, and the Olympic Monument. The children's grand park is especially popular on weekends and holidays.
There is also a folk museum, an education center, and the Biennale Exhibition Hall in the Biennale & Museum section of the park.
The park is most popular during fall for its beautiful foliage. In addition, the Rainbow Bridge is a symbol of the Biennale and was installed during the 1st Gwangju Biennale.

Gaemagowon (개마고원)

8.7Km 2024-10-15

1094 Sangmu-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-366-3744

Gaemagowon is a hanu (Korean beef) restaurant that has been serving the Gwangju area for over 20 years. The menu includes a variety of dishes using hanu.

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