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
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.
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
New Gwangju Guesthouse
Brown Dot Hotel Sinan
The hotel is great, clean and organized. Staff were really nice! Will definitely go back.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station
The location is great, the overall condition is top-notch, and the price is unbelievably affordable. The staff are friendly, the parking is convenient, and it was a pleasant surprise that breakfast is included. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Lantana Hotel Gwangju
Other neighbourhoods around Buk-gu
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.
Nam-gu
While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like Missionary's House of Wilson 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 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.
