Dong-Gu Travel Guide
Gwangju
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Geumnam-ro Street
During your trip to Gwangju, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Geumnam-ro Street. Discover the area's art scene and monuments.
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.
Chosun University Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Chosun University Museum of Art during your travels in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
National Asian Cultural Complex
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by National Asian Cultural Complex in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
Damyang Bamboo Forest Tour (Private)
Top hotels in Dong-Gu
ACC Design Hotel
The bed was amazingly soft
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Palace Tourist Hotel
decent hotel at a prime area.
Reviewed on 29 May 2024
Stay Hotel
Great stay! Staff were fantastic, friendly and patient with our lack of spoken Korean. Two bed room was good size for traditional hotel in Korea. Clean, nice housekeeping, and hearty breakfast. Close walk to one 5.18 location, shopping, restaurant and Starbucks. We would stay here again. For the ...
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Hotel Artheim
It is located nearby historical sites and downtown. It is neat and quiet. What I suggest is perfume spread over the whole area. It smells like cheap and strong. I couldn't sleep without opening windows at the first night. I suspected that the hoteI wanted to hide other smells with this perfume but ...
Reviewed on 24 May 2020
Panda Guesthouse - Hostel
訂了女生4人房帶獨立衛浴，卻在晚上7點多收到沒房間要改8人房的通知，感受不太好，這 麼晚也找不到其他合適的住宿。 共用浴室只有一間，需與一間8人混宿.4人男宿.雙人房一起共用。 同房其他背包客也是碰到換房的問題....。 優點:房主熱情.民宿地點很棒
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2019
Hotel Browndot Chungjang
Near shopping and restaurant.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Dong-Gu
Yangnim-dong
Travellers like the historical sites in Yangnim-dong, and Penguin Village is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Nam-gu
While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like Penguin Village and Missionary's House of Wilson.
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 Art and Culture Center.
Seo-Gu
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Seo-Gu. Make a stop by Guus Hiddink Stadium or 5-18 Memorial Park 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.
