Gwangju KIA Champions Field (광주-기아 챔피언스 필드)
Gwangju KIA Champions Field (광주-기아 챔피언스 필드)
– Homepage
tigers.co.kr
Gwangju KIA Champions Field is the first open-air stadium in the country and houses INC COFFEE, making it a must-visit attraction for baseball fans. The café offers spacious seating and various bakery items– with the baseball-shaped bread being the most popular. There is also a photo zone, allowing visitors to capture the memories of their trip. With a seating capacity of 20,500, tickets for the seats can be purchased online or on-site.
– Address : 10 Seorim-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
※ Presentation Information
– Capacity
20,500 seats
– Information and Guides
+82-70-7686-8000
– Parking
Available
– Day Off
Varies by sports events
– Scale
지하 2층 / 지상 5층
– Operating Hours
Vary by sports events
– Rental Fees
[General]
– K9 16,000-20,000 won
– K8 14,000-18,000 won
– K5 12,000-16,000 won
*Refer to the website for more information
◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox
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www.h1hotel.co.kr
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⊙ Cheongchun Balsan Village (청춘발산마을)
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– Homepage
www.bal-san.com
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Balsan Village is a representative neighborhood of Gwangju and is a prime example of how something amazing can come out of hardship. First settled by Korean war refugees, the small houses jam-packed on a hillside attracted young people looking for work in the 1970s and ’80s, mainly females working in the garment factories nearby. Recently, the addition of colorful murals and public spaces has given the village a breath of new life.
⊙ Gwangju Arts Center (광주예술의전당)
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– Homepage
gjart.gwangju.go.kr
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⊙ Chonnam National University Museum (전남대학교 박물관)
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– Homepage
museum.jnu.ac.kr
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⊙ YODAMN (요담엔)
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yodamn.kr
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⊙ Street of Duck Stew (오리요리의 거리)
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– Homepage
gdb.or.kr
– Tel
+82-62-531-7783
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– Homepage
tour.gwangju.go.kr
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There is also a folk museum, an education center, and the Biennale Exhibition Hall in the Biennale & Museum section of the park.
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