The
Gwanju World Cup Stadium is made in the image of Gwangju, the region
of light. It was designed to emit a powerful light. The roof looks
like the smooth mountain ridge of Mudeungsan, which is located nearby.
The roof and columns look like the shape of 'go' (knot-shaped rope)
in Gwangju's traditional nori (game) 'gossaum'. The east and west
roofs face each other.
The stadium has a seating capacity of 42,880.
Tel.062-604-2002
TRANSPORTATION
Gwangju Station ¡ê Gwangju World Cup Stadium
¤ıBus : 36
Downtown Gwangju ¡ê Gwangju World Cup Stadium
¤ıBus : 16, 22, 34, 36
¤ıShuttle Bus : Plans for 31 buses along 4 routes (free)
(Departing from : Bus terminal, Gwangju Station, Songjeongni Station,
Hyocheon Station)
ACCOMMODATION
Delux Hotel
First Class Hotel
Mudeung Park
062-226-0011 2B
Kukje Tourist
062-673-0700 2D
Grand Prix Tourist
062-225-7222
Grand Tourist
062-224-6111 3D
Sinyang Park
062-228-8000
Palace Tourist
062-222-2525 3D
Prince
062-524-0025 1C
SITES TO SEE NEARBY THE STADIUM
Jeungsimsa Temple
Jeungsimsa
Temple is located on the western ridge of Mudeungsan. It is a representative
temple that was built by the Buddhist priest Cheolgam seonsa during
the Unified Silla period. The Buddhist priest Hyejo rebuilt it in
1094 (during the 11th year in the reign of King Seonjong, Goryeo
period). However, due to a fire which occurred during the Japanese
Invasion of Korea in 1597. Seokgyeong, Sujang, and Dogwang rebuilt
it again in 1609 (the 1st year of King Gwanghaegun). On April 22,
1951, during the Korean War, all the buildings burned down except
for Obaekjeon and Saseongjeon. The main sanctuary hall was rebuilt
in 1970, and the other buildings were restored in 1976.
¤ıHow to get there: Bus 18 from Gwangju Station. Get off at Wonhyosa
Temple (25 minutes)
5¤ı18 Cemetery
The
5¤ı18 Cemetery is located in Mangwol-dong. The spirits of the people
who sacrificed their lives during the fight for democracy during
the Gwangju Movement for Democracy are buried here. Citizens who
love democracy and justice fought to establish this location as
a sacred place, and with government support, construction began
in November, 1994, and was completed in May, 1997.
¤ıHow to get there: Bus 25-2 from Gwangju Station(20 minutes)
Gwangju National Museum
Honam
culture can be seen dating from the prehistoric period to modem
times at the Gwangju National Museum. The museum opened in 1978.
There are stone pagodas, dolmen, and celadon porcelain kiln sites
outside. There are also relics discovered undersea at Sinan, prehistorics
relics of the Honam region, relics from the Baekje and Unified Silla
periods, and drawings from the Joseon period, among others. Around
1,000 pieces are displayed.
¤ıBusiness hours : Summer 09:00 ~ 19:00/Winter 09:00 ~17:00
¤ıClosed : Every Monday, New Year's Day
¤ıHow to get there : Go to the Gwangcheon Police Station from Gwangju
Station by bus 16, 26.Take a taxi from Gwangju Station (about 4,000won)
¤ıInquiries :062-571-7111
GWANJU WORLD CUP STADIUM
The
Gwanju World Cup Stadium is made in the image of Gwangju, the region
of light. It was designed to emit a powerful light. The roof looks
like the smooth mountain ridge of Mudeungsan, which is located nearby.
The roof and columns look like the shape of 'go' (knot-shaped rope)
in Gwangju's traditional nori (game) 'gossaum'. The east and west
roofs face each other. 
TRANSPORTATION
Jeungsimsa
Temple is located on the western ridge of Mudeungsan. It is a representative
temple that was built by the Buddhist priest Cheolgam seonsa during
the Unified Silla period. The Buddhist priest Hyejo rebuilt it in
1094 (during the 11th year in the reign of King Seonjong, Goryeo
period). However, due to a fire which occurred during the Japanese
Invasion of Korea in 1597. Seokgyeong, Sujang, and Dogwang rebuilt
it again in 1609 (the 1st year of King Gwanghaegun). On April 22,
1951, during the Korean War, all the buildings burned down except
for Obaekjeon and Saseongjeon. The main sanctuary hall was rebuilt
in 1970, and the other buildings were restored in 1976.
The
5¤ı18 Cemetery is located in Mangwol-dong. The spirits of the people
who sacrificed their lives during the fight for democracy during
the Gwangju Movement for Democracy are buried here. Citizens who
love democracy and justice fought to establish this location as
a sacred place, and with government support, construction began
in November, 1994, and was completed in May, 1997.
Honam
culture can be seen dating from the prehistoric period to modem
times at the Gwangju National Museum. The museum opened in 1978.
There are stone pagodas, dolmen, and celadon porcelain kiln sites
outside. There are also relics discovered undersea at Sinan, prehistorics
relics of the Honam region, relics from the Baekje and Unified Silla
periods, and drawings from the Joseon period, among others. Around
1,000 pieces are displayed.