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Shopping in Gwangju |
A guide to shopping in the city of Gwangju in the province of Jeollanam-do.
[edit] Department Stores
- Two locations: Kyerimong (계림동) and Sangmujigu 상무지구).
- The Kyerimong location is next to Shinsegye, about one block behind the Gwangju Bus Terminal. It is accessible via a number of buses---see below---or by taking the subway to Nongseong Station and walking for 5 minutes. Use buses: 3, 3-1, 6, 7, 8-1, 24, 25, 60, 102, 103 (get off at the ‘E-Mart’ stop); buses 28, 35, 52, 80, 88, 105 (get off at the Gwangju Education University - - stop); or buses 6,14,25,25-1, 27, 55, 60, 106, 125, 160, 322, 666 and get off at the City Hall - 시청- Shi Jeong crossroad.
- The Sangmujigu location is located across the street from the May 18th Memorial Park. It is accessible via bus or subway. Use buses: 7, 17, 583, 666 (fare - 900 Won); or bus 117 (fare -1200 won) - you can catch this bus in front of GIC. Take the subway to Honam University Station (take exit 3, walk west towards Uncheon road, cross at the large intersection and then walk north on Uncheon road towards May 18 Memorial Park).
- One location, in Duamdong, Bukgu (북구 두암동).
- Use buses: 2, 3, 3-1, 8-1, 12, 24, 25, 25-1, 25-2, 39, 52, 55, 125, 102, 103, 105, or 333.
[edit] Homever
[edit] Lotte Department Store
- One location
- Buses that stop at the front door are: 3, 3-1, 8-1, 24, 25-1, 26, 60, 100, 108, 109,109-1, 160, 160-1, 180, 180-1, 745. Or take bus 1-1, 3, 3-1, 10, 12, 18, 25-1, 26, 38, 50, 102, 103, 109, 109-1, 114, 125 to the Dongbu Fire Station - 동부소방서. When you get off at this stop, you can see the department store - it’s a 5 minute walk from there.
[edit] Lotte Mart
- One location, in Sangmu jigu (상무지구).
- Use buses 583, 17, 117, 2-1 or take the subway to the Honam University station and follow the same directions given for the Sangmu E-mart.
[edit] Shinsegye
- Located behind the Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Use buses 9, 13, 16, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 31, 32, 33, 36, 37, 50, 53, 55, 88,105, 117, 385, 387, 500, or 999. It is about a 5-minute walk from exit 5 of Nongseong Station on the subway line.
[edit] Electronics
[edit] Restaurants
[edit] Second-hand stores
[edit] Supermarkets
There are large grocery stores located in the above-mentioed department stores. They carry a variety of Western products otherwise unavailable in Jeollanam-do, such as different cheeses, spices, sauces, and meats. Please read this post from the GIC website for more details.
[edit] Traditional Markets
[edit] Bookstores
There is a branch of Young Poong Bookstore at the Gwangju Bus Terminal. It has a small selection of English-language materials, mostly "the classics," current novels, and Lonely Planet guides. There are small bookstores scattered throughout the city that cater mostly to students and which have few things of interest to the average foreigner. English teachers may wish to visit the Chungjangno area, where there are clusters of hagwon and bookstores that cater to English learners of all levels. 충장서림, next to the Starbucks in Chungjangno, has two tables of English-language novels, as well as a small selection of English education resources and textbooks for native speakers.
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