Cheomdan District

It was opened on October 15, 2013 to lead the popularization of science and technology in the Honam region and to contribute to fostering scientific talents and spreading science and culture in the region. In connection with local industries, the main themes are 'light, art, and science'.

Suwan is a very new district boarding Cheomdan. It has one of the only Toys "R" Us stores outside of Seoul, located in the Suwan Lotte Mart Complex.

Built in the traditional Korean style, Gwangju National Museum includes exhibition halls and storage space for artifacts, as well as a garden that serves as a venue for outdoor exhibitions. On display are prehistoric remains from the surrounding Honam region; Buddhist art, pottery and ceramics from the Baekje Kingdom, Unified Silla Kingdom, and the Goryeo and Joseon periods; and undersea remains excavated in the waters off of Sinan in Jeollanam-do.

Located inside Gwangju Family Land, it is a place where you can see various insects, reptiles, and animals.

Located in Uchi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, it is Honam's largest amusement park with 24 latest rides, the country's tallest Ferris wheel Big Eye, a sledding slope with the longest slope in Honam, a state-of-the-art caravan camping site, and various performances, entertainment and experience facilities.

Jungoe Park is home to the exhibition and performance facilities of such events and institutions as the Gwangju Biennale, Gwangju Museum of Art, Gwangju Children’s Museum, Gwangju Culture Center; Gwangju Folk Museum, Gwangju National Museum, and the Gwangju Culture and Art Center. It also has sports and entertainment facilities, including Gwangju Children’s Grand Park; courts for tennis, gate ball, badminton and basketball; and walking trails. Other points of interest include Rainbow Bridge, the Monument to the March 1st Independence Movement, a fountain, an octagonal pavilion, and Cheon-in Tower.