Buk-gu Travel Guide
Gwangju
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Buk-gu
Gwangju H1 Hotel
Very nice room and facilities. Loved it.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Gwangju Tourist Hotel
Great staff and the rooms were exceptionally clean
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2024
Brown Dot Hotel Sinan
The hotel is great, clean and organized. Staff were really nice! Will definitely go back.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Biennale Hotel
Was a unique hotel set up with a great staff and rooms.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2023
HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station
Very good facilities. Excellent value. Huge TV.
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
Lantana Hotel Gwangju
Other neighbourhoods around Buk-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 Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion.
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.
Buk-gu Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Buk-gu by Star Rating
- Choose Your Buk-gu Hotel Style
- Hotels in top Gwangju neighborhoods
- Mudeungsan Mountain
- Gwangju Art and Culture Center
- Mudeungsan National Park
- Kumho Family Land
- Gwangju National Museum
- Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park
- Jungoe Park
- May 18th National Cemetery
- Gwangju Folk Museum
- Namdo Folk Food Museum
- Baegyangsa Temple
- 1913 Songjeong Station Market
- Naejangsan National Park
- Mt. Naejangsan Visitor Information Center
- Juknokwon Bamboo Forest
- Naejangsan Mountain Cable Car
- Seomjingang Train Village
- Songgwangsa Temple
- Damyang Marsh
- Naejangsa Temple
- Geumnam-ro Street
- Gochangeupseong Fortress
- 5.18 Democracy Square
- Chosun University Museum of Art
- 5-18 Memorial Park
- Bangjangsan Recreation Forest
