Gwangsan-gu Travel Guide
Gwangju
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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.
1913 Songjeong Station Market
During your visit to Saejang, 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.
Kimdaejoong Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Kimdaejoong Convention Center during your trip to Mareuk-dong. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Gwangsan-gu

Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2025

Madrid Hotel Gwangju
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2024

Gwangju Aura Hotel
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2025

Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju
Reviewed on 16 May 2023

Hotel Summit
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2025

Urban Stay
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2024
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 Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion.

Imgok-dong
If you're spending some time in Imgok-dong, Kumho Family Land and Juknokwon Bamboo Forest are top sights worth seeing.

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.
- Places of interest
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- 1913 Songjeong Station Market
- Ssangam Park
- Juknokwon Bamboo Forest
- Damyang Marsh
- Baegyangsa Temple
- Naejangsan National Park
- Gochangeupseong Fortress
- Mt. Naejangsan Visitor Information Center
- Mudeungsan Mountain
- Geumnam-ro Street
- Bangjangsan Recreation Forest
- Gochang Dolmen Site
- Chosun University Museum of Art
- Bulgapsa Temple
- Gwangju Art and Culture Center
- 5.18 Democracy Square
- Mudeungsan National Park
- Kumho Family Land
- Naejangsan Mountain Cable Car
- 5-18 Memorial Park
- Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park
- Naejangsa Temple
- Daein Market
- Gwangju National Museum
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