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1) 1913 Songjeong Station Market: 1913songjungmarket.modoo.at

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Back in 1913, 'Everyday Market of infront of Songjeong Station' has opened for the frist time. Its name had changed to 'Songjeon Station Market' to highlight 103 years of its history. Since this market has long history it would not only a vendor's living base but also a happy reminiscence place for visitors
Directions
From Gwangju
Station
City Bus Take Jinwol #07 at Gwangju Station and get off at Gwangju Songjeong Station.
Take Songam #72 at Gwangju Station and get off at Gwangju Songjeong Station.
Taxi Around 30 minutes
From Gwangju
Bus Terminal
City Bus Take Kumho #36 at Gwangcheon Terminal and get off at Gwangju Songjeong Station.
Take Munheung #48 at Gwangcheon Terminal and get off at Gwangju Songjeong Station.
Taxi Around 25 minutes
From Gwangju
Airport
City Bus Take Jinwol #75 at Airport Entrance and get off at Gwangju Songjeong Station.
Take Sangmu #22 at Airport Entrance and get off at Gwangju Songjeong Station.
Taxi Around 8 minutes




2) Asia Culture Center : http://www.acc.go.kr

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The Asian Culture Center is the jewel in Gwangju’s art and culture crown. Based on a conceptual plan by South Korean architect Woo Kyu Sung called Forrest of Light, the building is meant to be flooded by natural light by day, while illuminating the surrounding grounds by night. Hoursing in 2015, the ACC is expected to collaborate with artists, programs, cultural events and festivals across the nation to become a hub of Asian culture by 2023. Major Facilities (5 divisions) : ACC Culture Exchange, Archive Research, Creation, Theater, Children
Directions
From Gwangju
Station
City Bus Take Geumnam #55 at Gwangju Station and get off at Culture &Art Center.
Taxi Around 5 minutes
From Gwangju
Bus Terminal
City Bus Take #1187 at Gwangcheon Terminal and get off at Culture &Art Center.
Taxi Around 15 minutes
From Gwangju
Airport
City Bus Take Songam #73 and get off at Yeomju Sageori. Transfer to Songam #74 and get off at Culture &Art Center.
Take Ilgok #38 at Airport Entrance and get off at Gwangcheon Terminal. Transfer to #1187 and get off at Culture &Art Center.
Taxi Around 8 minutes




3) Mudeung Mountain : http://mudeung.knps.or.kr

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The spirit of the southern region shines through Mt. Mudeung, a mountain 1,187m above sea level, displaying various faces as the seasons change. Royal azaleas and azalea blossoms of light pink in spring and the fresh flowing water of the valley streams in summer attract people who are weary of city life. Beautiful plants in great abundance in the fall and snowflakes in winter create a scene from an enchanting oriental painting.
Directions
From Gwangju
Station
City Bus Take Jinwol #07 at Gwangju Station and get off at Mudeung mountain national park(Wonhyo temple)
Taxi Around 28 minutes
From Gwangju
Bus Terminal
City Bus Take #1187 at Gwangcheon Terminal and get off at Mudeung mountain national park.(Wonhyo Temple)
Taxi Around 35 minutes
From Gwangju
Airport
City Bus Take #02 at Airport Entrance and get off at Mudeung mountain national park Take Sonjeong #19 at Gwangju InGwang Hospital and get off at Mudeung mountain national park
Taxi Around 40 minutes




4) Yangnim-dong Penguin Village

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These days Yangnim-dong penguin village is hot place in Gwang-ju. The origins of a penguin village starts from the village headman's idea that he wants to decorate the empty space where are stacked up trash. also he is made the name of penguin village the reason for he is inspired from his friends who were inconvenient to walk.
Directions
From Gwangju
Station
City Bus Take Sunhwan #01 at Gwangju Station and get off at Namgwangju Station.
Taxi Around 12 minutes
From Gwangju
Bus Terminal
City Bus Take Chemdan #09 at Gwangcheon Terminal and get off at Namgwangju market
Taxi Around 15 minutes
From Gwangju
Airport
City Bus Take Geumnam #55 at Airport Entrance and get off at Namgwangju market.
Take Cheomdan #09 at Airport Entrance and get off at Namgwangju market.
Taxi Around 45 minutes