Gwangsan-gu Travel Guide
Gwangju
Visit Gwangsan-gu
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.
1913 Songjeong Station Market
During your visit to Gwangju, you can enjoy retail therapy at 1913 Songjeong Station Market. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
Ssangam Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ssangam Park, a lovely green space in Gwangju. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
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.
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.
Things to do
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
Damyang Bamboo Forest Tour (Private)
Top hotels in Gwangsan-gu
Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
Comfort n good
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025
CHEOMDAN HOTEL
항상 깨끗하고 직원도 친절합니다.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Madrid Hotel Gwangju
Staff
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Hanam 1st Business Hotel
It’s a different sort of hotel. Garage doors, stairs and no key for room. This proposed an issue for the 3 large suitcases we had. The hotel employee carried bags up the stairs for us. The room was very large, clean and quiet. Air purifier was a plus. The rate was extremely good. All in all, it wasn’t ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2025
Gwangju Aura Hotel
음식종류가 다양함
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan
무엇보다 청소 상태가 너무 깨끗해서 들어오자마자 기분 좋았어요. 머리카락 하나 없고 침구에서도 좋은 냄새 폴폴~ 스타일러 있는 방이라 겉옷 넣어두니 뽀송해져서 좋았고요. 아침에 일어나서 비치된 드립 커피 내려 마시니까 카페 안 가도 되겠더라고요. 고데기도 빌려주시고 렌즈통, 식염수까지 복도에 있는 거 보고 친구들이랑 여기 대박이라고 계속 말했네요 ㅋㅋ
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gwangsan-gu
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.
Nam-gu
While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like Penguin Village and Missionary's House of Wilson.
Yangnim-dong
Travellers like the historical sites in Yangnim-dong, and Penguin Village is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
