Dong-Gu

Gwangju

광주광역시 포충사 성인문
national asia culture center in Gwangju. may be, you will have a knowledge about asia country speciality.
Trail on the way down.
Taking a hike up this mountain takes an hour, but it's truly beautiful! #green #greenphotosweepstakes
Espresso patbingsu. Honestly the best thing to keep you cool during the death heat of Korean summer!

Popular places to visit

Jeungsimsa temple at Mudeungsan national park in Republic of Korea

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.

JeungSimSa Temple
Peaks of Mudeungsan national park near Gwangju, Republic of Korea

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.

Mudeungsan Mountain

Chosun University Museum of Art

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Chosun University Museum of Art during your trip to Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Chosun University Museum of Art

National Asian Cultural Complex

Enjoy an outing to National Asian Cultural Complex during your stay in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

National Asian Cultural Complex

Geumnam-ro Street

During your trip to Gwangju, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Geumnam-ro Street. Discover the area's art scene and monuments.

Geumnam-ro Street

5.18 Democracy Square

Learn about the local history of Gwangju with a stop at 5.18 Democracy Square. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

5.18 Democracy Square

Things to do

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)

$180
per adult
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
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Dong-Gu Hotel Deals

ACC Design Hotel

ACC Design Hotel

3 out of 5
226-11, Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu Gwangju
$56 nightly
The price is $62 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$62 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Geumnam Park and Gwangju ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (526 reviews)
Excellent quick stay. No complaints. Thank you.

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

ACC Design Hotel
Palace Tourist Hotel

Palace Tourist Hotel

3 out of 5
13, Jungang-ro 160beon-gil, Dong-gu Gwangju
$25 nightly
The price is $28 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$28 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 9 hot tubs. Popular attractions Geumnam Park and Gwangju Theatre are ...
Palace Tourist Hotel
Hotel Artheim

Hotel Artheim

2.5 out of 5
5, Seoseok-ro 10beon-gil, Dong-gu Gwangju South Jeolla
$57 nightly
The price is $63 total per night from Mar 28 to Mar 29
$63 total
Mar 28 - Mar 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions House of Choi Seung-hyo and 5.18 Democracy ...
Hotel Artheim
Vantt Hotel

Vantt Hotel

2.5 out of 5
12-1 Munhwajeondangro 23beongil Donggu Gwangju
$34 nightly
The price is $38 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$38 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions National Asian Cultural Complex and 5.18 Democracy ...
9/10 Wonderful! (77 reviews)
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Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025

Vantt Hotel
Mudeungpark Hotel

Mudeungpark Hotel

3.5 out of 5
14-10, Jiho-ro 164beon-gil Gwangju Gwangju
$65 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
$72 total
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Chosun University Museum of Art and Art ...
Mudeungpark Hotel
Hotel Browndot Chungjang

Hotel Browndot Chungjang

3 out of 5
150-8 Jungang-ro, Dong-gu Gwangju Gwangju
$47 nightly
The price is $52 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$52 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gwangju Theatre and Geumnam Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (64 reviews)
Near shopping and restaurant.

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2025

Hotel Browndot Chungjang
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Other neighborhoods around Dong-Gu

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Yangnim-dong

Travelers like the historic sites in Yangnim-dong, and Missionary's House of Wilson is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Yangnim-dong
good place for simple korean foods called "ddokbokki",is left "Tewgim"is right and "Eomook

Nam-gu

If you're spending some time in Nam-gu, Missionary's House of Wilson and House of Lee Jang-woo are top sights worth seeing.

Nam-gu
Base ball park so good!!

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.

Buk-gu
Gwangju viewed behind rocks of Jusangjeolli Cliff at Mudeungsan Mountain, Republic of Korea

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.

Seo-Gu
광주 광산구 수완 호수공원 롯데마트앞 #2

Gwangsan-gu

4/5(5 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the parks and shopping in Gwangsan-gu. You might want to make time for a stop at 1913 Songjeong Station Market or Ssangam Park.

Gwangsan-gu
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Dong-Gu

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