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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
Damyang Bamboo Forest & Traditional Food Tour (Private)
Top hotels in Dong-Gu
L7 CHUNGJANG by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang)
"Room condition은 만족. 내부 편의시설은 별로"
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
ACC Design Hotel
"A modern facility, showing wear and tear. Location is excellent. Staff is not overly helpful."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Mudeungpark Hotel
Stay Hotel
"Nice breakfast."
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Hotel Browndot Chungjang
"Near shopping and restaurant."
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2025
Vantt Hotel
"Close to subway and important historic buildings. The owner allowed me to check in early as well as gave me a room upgrade. Tow thumbs up!"
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
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.
