HomePlus in Gwangju

ESL Teachers: After months of relying on E-mart I finally found my way to HomePlus. Teachers from the UK are very familiar with HomePlus and it's parent company, Tesco. I was very impressed with the food selection. HomePlus is 15 minutes from the Gwangju bus terminal on a local city bus. It is also about a 25-minute walk from the downtown area (Speakeasy, First Nepal, etc).

Here's a map of the important areas in Gwangju. This shows the bus terminal, the baseball stadium, the HomePlus and the downtown Geumnamno area (look for the YMCA near the lower right corner of the highlighted area. These maps are available at the information desk in the bus terminal which is close to the arrival gates.

The bus run to HomePlus goes north from the bus terminal and makes a right around the baseball and soccer (Mudeung) stadiums. It goes past the train station (Gwangju Station). HomePlus is where the purple and red lines meet in the upper right corner. The red line shows the path you walk from HomePlus to Geumnamno. The bottom purple line that curves is the riverbed that allows you to walk from the bus terminal to Geumnamno.

You can also get back on the 151 bus and get the the Geumnamno area. It stops somewhere near the YMCA. Or, a cab ride from HomePlus to Geumnamno is only 3,000 Won.



This is a view of the city bus stop as you exit the bus terminal. I think Gate 3 is the door closest to this point, but don't quote me.



These are the local city bus lines that stop in front of the bus terminal. You want bus 151. Note the 2 in the blue circle. The bus stop has two sides. The 151 stops on the 2 side which is further to the left as you approach from the bus terminal. The city bus costs 1,000 Won and you pay on the bus.



The 151 city bus.



This is the train station (Gwangju Station). You'll pass it on your left as you continue on the bus down to HomePlus, which is on your right.



This speaks for itself. There is a bus stop about 25 meters past HomePlus so you can even hit the stop button once you see the building.



This is the HomePlus entrance from the street level.



When you leave HomePlus you can cross the street and get the 151 bus back to the terminal. Or, if you want to walk to the downtown Geumnamno area turn right as you come out the door. Head towards these buildings. Stay on the main road (between the building and the lamp post), don't turn where you see the two black cars heading.



A landmark so you'll know you're going the right way.



Another landmark.




A few minute away from HomePlus. This is where you turn right so that you're heading towards the Geumnamno area.



The view after you make the right. Notice the pedestrian overpass up ahead.



The U Sports Clinic on the left is another landmark to let you know you're going in the right direction.



Another landmark.



Another landmark.



This is the point where your path curves to the right. The tall building you see will be on your left as you continue walking.



Another landmark.



Another landmark.



Another landmark.



Another landmark.



I believe this is the street you're walking on after the bend to the right.



Another landmark.



Another landmark. When you see this you're getting close to the Geumnamno area.



Another landmark.



Approaching the intersection that leads to Geumnamno.



The view from the intersection. The pedestrian alley that leads to the Underground Market is straight ahead on the left just past the building on the left corner.



The view after you cross the intersection. Note the subway entrances on both sides of the street.



This is the alley that leads to the Underground Market.