Dong-Gu Travel Guide

Gwangju

A traditional Korean temple surrounded by pine trees.

A white building with columns and a flag on top.

A stone path through a forest with trees and rocks.

A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by dense green forest.

A dessert with ice cream, cake, and nuts.

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Gwangju travel guide

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JeungSimSa Temple

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

JeungSimSa Temple is just one of the places to see in Gwangju, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

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Things to do

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)

£132

per adult

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Top hotels in Dong-Gu

L7 CHUNGJANG by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang)

369 Cheonbyeonu-ro, Dong-gu Gwangju

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

£71

27 Sept - 28 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Gwangju Theatre ...

ACC Design Hotel

226-11, Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu Gwangju

£45

28 Sept - 29 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (563 reviews)

"Great location. Clean, and helpful staff"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Vantt Hotel

12-1 Munhwajeondangro 23beongil Donggu Gwangju

£24

3 Sept - 4 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and National Asian Cultural ...

9/10 Wonderful! (88 reviews)

"Close to subway and important historic buildings. The owner allowed me to check in early as well as gave me a room upgrade. Tow thumbs up!"

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Stay Hotel

5, Guseong-ro 144beon-gil, Dong-gu Gwangju

£35

28 Sept - 29 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Gwangju ...

9/10 Wonderful! (235 reviews)

"Nice breakfast."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Mudeungpark Hotel

14-10, Jiho-ro 164beon-gil Gwangju Gwangju

£29

3 Sept - 4 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this spa hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Chosun University ...

Hotel Artheim

5, Seoseok-ro 10beon-gil, Dong-gu Gwangju South Jeolla

Stay at this spa hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and House of Choi Seung-hyo ...

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Where to stay in Dong-Gu

Find the best Dong-Gu areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A mountainous landscape with a city in the distance, rocky outcrops, and autumn foliage.

Seo-Gu

Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Seo-Gu. Make a stop by Gwangju World Cup Stadium or 5-18 Memorial Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sangmu Station to get around town.

A traditional Korean building with a curved roof and white columns.

Buk-gu

You'll enjoy the mountain views and monuments in Buk-gu. You might want to make time for a stop at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field or Gwangju National Museum.

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