OLENS Gwangju Chungjang-ro No.1 Branch [Tax Refund Shop](오렌즈 광주충장로1호점)

OLENS Gwangju Chungjang-ro No.1 Branch [Tax Refund Shop](오렌즈 광주충장로1호점)

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o-lens.com

Olens is a Korean brand specializing in colored contact lenses known for trend-driven design and natural-looking options. With a focus on comfort and product safety, it has gained a strong global following.

– Address : 14, Jungang-ro 160beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju-si

※ Presentation Information
– Fair Day
Monday – Sunday

– Information and Guides
062-227-1118

– Opening Hours
10:30~21:00

– Parking
Available

– Restroom
Not available

– Items for Sale
Medicines / medical devices

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Palace Tourist Hotel (파레스 관광호텔)

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palace-hotel.kr

Palace Tourist Hotel is located only a six-minute walk from Geumnamro 4(sa)-ga Station on Gwangju Subway Line 1. Nearby attractions within walking distance include Gwangju Art Street and Yangdong Market.

⊙ Gwangju Chungjang-ro KPOP STAR Street(광주 충장로 케이팝 스타의 거리)

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tour.gwangju.go.kr

J-hope Hope World
This street was created to commemorate K-pop stars from Gwangju. Within the street, there are murals depicting singers’ album jackets, benches decorated with song titles, handprints, and sculptures. After j-hope personally stopped by the bench decorated with the theme of a BTS song and posted a proof shot, it became a holy place for fans. It is one of the essential courses that ‘ARMY’ cannot miss because he left a message of appreciation and impressions of visiting this place.

⊙ Ramada Plaza By Wyndham Chungjang (라마다플라자 충장호텔)

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www.ramadaplazachungjang.com

Ramada Plaza By Wyndham Chungjang is the second Ramada Plaza in Gwangju with a view of Mudeungsan Mountain and Gwanjucheon Stream. The hotel has spacious 95 rooms with facilities including a fitness center, male-only sauna and more. Convention Center with a view of Mudeungsan Mountain, lounge and entertainment facilities with a trendy style provide guests with the comfort for any type of travel. 

⊙ Yangnim History & Culture Village (양림역사문화마을)

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visityangnim.kr/

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.

⊙ May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives (5•18민주화운동 기록관)

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www.518archives.go.kr

The May 18 Democratization Movement was a righteous uprising by citizens that took place in Gwangju for ten days from May 18 to 27 in 1980. The May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives was established in 2015 at the former Gwangju Catholic Center, a historical site of May 1980, to systematically collect and preserve the May 18 Democratization Movement’s heritage that led to the democracy in Korea today. Through the efforts of Gwangju citizens, visitors can see the original records of the May 18 Democratization Movement, inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World in 2011. Visitors can also view the records with a guide or through online exhibitions. The May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives is a place that preserves the history of all Korean citizens.

⊙ Gwangju Cinema (광주극장)

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Gwangju Cinema opened in 1935 as an artistic and independent film theater and is the sole single-screen cinema to operate in Korea. In the past, the cinema mainly focused on Korean-focused productions such as pansori, but also screen Japanese films to increase business.

⊙ Geumnam Butterfly Garden (금남로공원 금남나비정원)

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tour.gwangju.go.kr

Geumnamro Neighborhood Park, once the site of the Bank of Korea’s Gwangju branch, now hosts the enchanting Geumnam Butterfly Garden. Inspired by the glowing butterflies, the garden is a stunning curation by Gwangju, a UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts. It offers a magical setting for a night tour, transporting visitors into a fantasy world of vibrant colors and purple hues.

⊙ Gwangju Wongaksa Temple (원각사(광주))

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www.wongaksa.org

Gwangju Wongaksa Temple, a branch temple of Suncheon Seonggwangsa Temple, is part of the Jogye order of Korean Buddhism in Gwangju. Bustling with visitors, the temple offers various events, cultural activities, and Buddhist ceremonies for visitors.

⊙ Gwangju Park (광주공원)

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Gwangju Park, an urban Park in Gwangju, is a popular recreational spot among residents. Home to a memorial tower honoring the victims of the April 19 Revolution, Gwangju Municipal Museum, and a citizens’ hall, the park is a space where traditions and modernity coexist. Filled with trees and flower plants, it boasts beautiful scenery, especially in April, when cherry blossoms adorn the park. Nearby attractions include Gwangju Sajik Park, Asia Culture Center, and Gwangju Yangdong Market, with a stream flowing in front of the park.

⊙ Gwangjuhyanggyo Confucian School (광주향교)

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www.hyanggyo.or.kr

Hyanggyo was a national educational institution during the Joseon dynasty, where the tablets of distinguished Confucian scholars were enshrined, and rituals were held in their honor. In spring and fall, it hosts Seokjeon, a ritual honoring Confucius, along with Seodang (traditional Confucian school) experiences and traditional weddings, offering opportunities to immerse in Confucian culture. In summer, crape myrtle flowers bloom, and in fall, the old ginkgo tree turns golden yellow, beautifully contrasting with the traditional Joseon-style hanok architecture.