Buk-gu Travel Guide
Gwangju
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.
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.
Gwangju Art and Culture Center
Enjoy an outing to Gwangju Art and Culture Center during your stay in 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.
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.
Things to do
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
Damyang Bamboo Forest & Traditional Food Tour (Private)
Top hotels in Buk-gu
Gwangju H1 Hotel
"Pictures and reality. Weak hotel."
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Gwangju Tourist Hotel
BROWN DOT HOTEL
Brown Dot Hotel Sinan
Biennale Hotel
HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station
"Pretty great for the price, though the area is a bit rough around the edges in appearance but I didn’t feel unsafe at all. There’s a shop next door for easy snacks and there’s a few bus stops within walking distance as well as a major station a farther walk away. Only complaint would be the nice ..."
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
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 Penguin Village and Missionary's House of Wilson.
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 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.
