Gwangsan-gu Travel Guide
Gwangju
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Popular places to visit
Mudeungsan Mountain
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mudeungsan Mountain during your travels in Gwangju. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.
JeungSimSa Temple
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.
1913 Songjeong Station Market
During your visit to Gwangju, you can enjoy retail therapy at 1913 Songjeong Station Market. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
Ssangam Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ssangam Park, a lovely green space in Gwangju. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
Gwangsan Culture & Arts Center
Enjoy an outing to Gwangsan Culture & Arts Center during your stay in Gwangju. Amble around the area's parks or visit its shops.
Gwangju-Kia Champions Field
Catch an event at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field during your trip to Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
Top hotels in Gwangsan-gu
Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
Enjoyable stay. Room was clean, and the staff were courteous. Where I needed help (getting a cab, directions), the staff went above and beyond to help. I spoke very little Korean, and they worked to help me in English. I needed to make changes to my reservation to add guests, and they were quick ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
CHEOMDAN HOTEL
객실이 깨끗하고 넓어서 좋았습니다. 직원도 친절했습니다.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hanam 1st Business Hotel
It’s a different sort of hotel. Garage doors, stairs and no key for room. This proposed an issue for the 3 large suitcases we had. The hotel employee carried bags up the stairs for us. The room was very large, clean and quiet. Air purifier was a plus. The rate was extremely good. All in all, it wasn’t ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2025
Madrid Hotel Gwangju
The room was well maintained.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan
Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 16 May 2023
Other neighbourhoods around Gwangsan-gu
Seo-Gu
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Seo-Gu. Make a stop by Guus Hiddink Stadium or Gwangju World Cup Stadium while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sangmu Station to get around town.
Nam-gu
While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like Missionary's House of Wilson and House of Lee Jang-woo.
Yangnim-dong
Travellers like the historical sites in Yangnim-dong, and Missionary's House of Wilson is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Dong-Gu
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Dong-Gu. You might want to make time for a stop at Chosun University Museum of Art or National Asian Cultural Complex.
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