Buk-gu Travel Guide
Gwangju
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Gwangju Art and Culture Center
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Gwangju Art and Culture Center in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park
Explore the great outdoors at Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park, a lovely green space in Gwangju. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
Gwangju National Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Gwangju National Museum during your trip to Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Kumho Family Land
Bring your family to Kumho Family Land and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Gwangju. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.
Things to do
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
Damyang Bamboo Forest Tour (Private)
Top hotels in Buk-gu
Gwangju H1 Hotel
Very nice room and facilities. Loved it.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Gwangju Tourist Hotel
Great staff and the rooms were exceptionally clean
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2024
New Gwangju Guesthouse
The room was very clean, but there is no lift so if you have heavy baggages, it will give you a little hard time.
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2016
Brown Dot Hotel Sinan
The hotel is great, clean and organized. Staff were really nice! Will definitely go back.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Sinan E.KKLIM Hotel
The hallways could use new carpet, but the room was in good shape and clean.
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025
Gwangju Hotel the spot
The hotel was very clean and nice. Staff was great. The location seemed like it was
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2021
Other neighbourhoods around Buk-gu
Yangnim-dong
Travellers like the historical sites in Yangnim-dong, and House of Lee Jang-woo is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Nam-gu
While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like House of Lee Jang-woo and Penguin Village.
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.
Seo-Gu
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Seo-Gu. Make a stop by 5-18 Memorial Park or Yangdong Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sangmu Station to get around town.
Gwangsan-gu
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.
