Zipper House (여행자의 집)

Zipper House (여행자의 집)

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Zipper House is a multi-purpose cultural space that provides tourists with tourism information and convenient facilities, hosting various events and programs. The two-story building, adorned by a large red ribbon, features a gift shop selling souvenirs of Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, a campsite-like lounge and terrace, and a snack bar offering refreshments such as toast and coffee.

– Address : 137-17 Donggyecheon-ro, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
+82-70-7733-4680

– Day Off
Mondays and Tuesdays

– Usage Fee
Free

– Operating Hours
11:00-20:00

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Gajokhwegwan (가족회관)

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Gajokhwegwan is a Korean table d’hote restaurant with 36 years of tradition. Visitors can experience the charms of Jeolla Province style food that only uses fresh ingredients in season. There are both private rooms and large group seats to enjoy the meal. 

⊙ Mimiwon (미미원)

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Emerging as a leading spot for yukjeon (Pan-fried Battered Beef) in Gwangju, Mimiwon has gained popularity through multiple media features. The restaurant’s traditional hanok building creates a neat atmosphere. 

⊙ Eunam Museum of Art (은암미술관)

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Opened in 2010, the Eunam Museum of Art offers a range of exhibitions, including permanent exhibitions and invitational exhibitions, humanities lectures, and concerts, and provides a cultural space for people to connect. It also runs international exchange exhibitions and residency program inviting artists from the country and abroad.

⊙ Bium Museum (비움박물관)

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Opened in 2016, the Bium Museum is a folk museum showcasing around 30 thousand Korean modern and traditional artifacts collected by Lee Young-hwa for about 50 years. The art pieces portray the life of poor commoners in the agricultural era before Korea went through industrialization, allowing visitors to get a glimpse of the adaptability and resilience of people in hard times.

⊙ Chireunsibill (치른시빌)

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Chireunsibill was founded in 2022, offering educational programs and art kits with young artists both online and offline. The educational programs are open to all , and cover a wide genre of art types, from painting to music. It is a popular attraction for travelers with children.

⊙ Chosun University Museum of Art (조선대학교 미술관)

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The Chosun University Museum of Art was established to serve as a window to convey the flow of local and international art. It plays an important role in discovering, collecting, and preserving regional artwork, while providing artist with a stage to display their work. The museum has significantly contributed to the regional culture. Through special annual exhibitions, it discovers young artists, educates students and promotes local art. To provide an exhibition experience to students, the museum also holds exhibitions featuring work created by students.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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Chonnam National University Medical Museum opened in 2021 at the previous main building for the university’s medical education department, used from 1952 to 1957. It is the oldest building within the university campus, while featuring modern design elements over the exterior.

⊙ Geumnam Butterfly Garden (금남로공원 금남나비정원)

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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.