Gwangsan-gu Travel Guide
Gwangju
Visit Gwangsan-gu
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 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.
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
Comfort n good
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025
Madrid Hotel Gwangju
The location is excellent, 5 minutes walking distance from Gwangju Songjeong KTX station. The hotel room is clean and the breakfast is very nice. There’s free parking in the hotel.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2024
Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 16 May 2023
Gwangju Aura Hotel
Very close to the station. The room was very spacious. Great place
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2025
H-AVENUE Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
Awesome
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2025
Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan
깨끗하고 좋았어요
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gwangsan-gu
Seo-Gu
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Seo-Gu. Make a stop by 5-18 Memorial Park or Yangdong Market 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.
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.
Gwangsan-gu Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Gwangsan-gu by Star Rating
- Choose Your Gwangsan-gu Hotel Style
- Hotels in top Gwangju neighborhoods
- 1913 Songjeong Station Market
- Ssangam Park
- Baegyangsa Temple
- Naejangsan National Park
- Mt. Naejangsan Visitor Information Center
- Juknokwon Bamboo Forest
- Naejangsan Mountain Cable Car
- Damyang Marsh
- Mudeungsan Mountain
- Naejangsa Temple
- Geumnam-ro Street
- Gochangeupseong Fortress
- 5.18 Democracy Square
- Gwangju Art and Culture Center
- Hampyeong Seawater Bath
- Chosun University Museum of Art
- Mudeungsan National Park
- 5-18 Memorial Park
- Bangjangsan Recreation Forest
- Kumho Family Land
- Gwangju National Museum
- Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park
- Penguin Village
- Doripo Park
- JeungSimSa Temple
Choose Your Gwangsan-gu Hotel Style
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