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• Information
  Introduction
  The 5·18 Memorial Park was established to remember the May 18 Democratization Movement. The park houses various historical and cultural facilities, including the 5·18 Library, 5·18 Cultural Center, Education Center, Daedong Plaza, Owoldae Tower, and other memorial sculptures and monuments. The park is also home to Mugaksa Temple and walking paths.
  
  Closed
  N/A (Open all year round)
  
  Available Facilities
  * Oweolru Pavilion, old ponds, sculptures, memorial events, etc.
  * 5·18 Memorial Center - Theater with 802 seats, multipurpose room with 285 seats, small conference room, Exhibition Hall, Reception Hall
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Mugaksa Temple (무각사)

    Region : Seo-gu Gwangju
    Type : Temples/ Religious Sites
    Nestled at the foot of Yeouisan Mountain in the business center of Gwangju, Mugaksa Temple is an urban Buddhist Temple. Unlike other urban Buddhist Temples, Mug...

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    Kimdaejung Convention Center (김대중컨벤션센터)

    Region : Seo-gu Gwangju
    Type : Convention Centers
    Kimdaejung Convention Center is a state-of-the-art facility in Gwangju, a city with rich cultural heritage and tourism resources. It was built as part of the ef...

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    Geumnam-ro Street (금남로)

    Region : Dong-gu Gwangju
    Type : Others
    Geumnam-ro Street used to be in the government office quarters, and is now the center of the city's finacial sphere, with many banks, insurance companies and pu...

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    Pungam Reservoir (풍암저수지)

    Region : Seo-gu Gwangju
    Type : Lakes/ Rivers/ Caves
    Pungam Reservoir was originally built in 1956 for agriculture, but was turned into a park in 1999 as part of the pilot program for developing parks nationwide. ...

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    Gwangju World Cup Stadium (광주월드컵경기장)

    Region : Seo-gu Gwangju
    Type : Sports Stadiums
    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...

• Accommodation

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    Hotel The May [Korea Quality] / 호텔5월 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Seo-gu Gwangju
    Type : Inn/Motel
    The 7-story, 36-room Hotel The May is located in Sangmu District, Seo-gu, Gwangju. There are three types of rooms: Superior Twin Room, Deluxe Double Room, and B...

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    Dubai hotel [Korea Quality] / 두바이호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Seo-gu Gwangju
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Gwangju Dubai Hotel opened in September 2016. The 13-story building houses 85 rooms of different types such as double, twin rooms, and suites. In all rooms, do...

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    Hotel Central (센트럴관광호텔)

    Region : Seo-gu Gwangju
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    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-spe...

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    FOOD&TOUR HOTEL [Korea Quality] / 에프엔티 호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Seo-gu Gwangju
    Type : Inn/Motel
    The hotel, located closed to Samgmu Station of Gwangju Subway Line 1, is convenient to access. Housing 56 rooms in the building (B1 - 8th floor), the accommoda...

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    Tourist Hotel Masters (마스터스관광호텔)

    Region : Seo-gu Gwangju
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Tourist Hotel Masters, located in Gwangju, offers modern facilities, quality customer service, and modern guestrooms with an array of design concepts. For the c...

• Restaurants

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    Songhak Hanjeongsik (송학한정식)

    Region : Seo-gu Gwangju
    Type : Korean Food
    Songhak Hanjeongsik is a Korean restaurant with a history of over 20 years. The spacious interior makes it a perfect venue for hosting large events. Moreover, t...

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    Jonggajip Seolleongtang (종가집설렁탕)

    Region : Seo-gu Gwangju
    Type : Korean Food
    Jonggajip Seolleongtang is the first traditional Seoul-style seolleongtang restaurant in Gwangju. All the dishes are made of 100% pure beef bone stock and top q...

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    Macheollu (마천루)

    Region : Seo-gu Gwangju
    Type : Chinese Food
    Macheollu is a popular Chinese cuisine restaurant, especially for familiy and friend gatherings. The restaurant also has “couple” menus for young couples.

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    Yumyeong Hoegwan (유명회관)

    Region : Buk-gu Gwangju
    Type : Korean Food
    Even before the mad cow disease crisis, Yumyeong Hoegwan has only been serving locally-bred hanu beef. The fresh meat, sirloin, and prime ribs are delicious and...

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    Yeongmi Oritang (영미오리탕)

    Region : Buk-gu Gwangju
    Type : Korean Food
    Yeongmi Oritang has been serving up duck stew (oritang) to the community for over 80 years. Made with ground perilla seeds, soybean paste, chili powder, garlic,...

• Shopping

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    Gwangju Yangdong Market (광주 양동시장)

    Region : Seo-gu Gwangju
    Type : Traditional Markets
    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...

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    Lotte Outlets - Gwangju World Cup Branch (롯데아울렛 광주월드컵점)

    Region : Seo-gu Gwangju
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Lotte Outlets - Gwangju Worldcup Branch is the first Lotte shopping outlet to provide famous local fashion brands at a lower price. It is connected to Lotte Mar...

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    Gwangju Daein Market & Daein Art Market (광주 대인시장 (대인예술시장))

    Region : Dong-gu Gwangju
    Type : Traditional Markets
    Daein Market in Gwangju is a wonderful example of the changes traditional markets have gone through to remain relevant in the modern world. Originally the commu...

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    1913 Songjeong Station Market (1913송정역시장)

    Region : Gwangsan-gu Gwangju
    Type : Traditional Markets
    Songjeong Station Market was opened in 1913 in connection with the opening of Gwangju-Songjeong Station. For many years, the market was the go-to-place for nece...

• Transportation
  Directions
  [Bus]
  From Seoul Central City Bus Terminal, take an express bus to Gwangju Bus Terminal. Across from Gwangju Bus Terminal (U-Square), take Bus No. 518 to 5.18 Memorial Center Bus Stop.
  
  

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