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.
Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion in Gwangju. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
Missionary's House of Wilson
You can learn about the history of Gwangju with a trip to Missionary's House of Wilson. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Yangnim-dong Missionary Cemetery
Step back in time and learn more about local history with a stop at Yangnim-dong Missionary Cemetery in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
House of Lee Jang-woo
Find out about the history of Gwangju with a stop at House of Lee Jang-woo. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Top hotels in Nam-gu
Prince Motel
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2024
Royal Motel
Hotel The Hill
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2023
HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Baek Un
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2024
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2025
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Nam-gu
Yangnim-dong
Travellers like the historical sites in Yangnim-dong, and Penguin Village is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
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.
Nam-gu Travel Guide
- Places of interest
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- Penguin Village
- Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion
- Missionary's House of Wilson
- House of Lee Jang-woo
- Owen Memorial Hall
- Bongseon Takgoo World
- House of Choi Seung-hyo
- Juknokwon Bamboo Forest
- Damyang Marsh
- 1913 Songjeong Station Market
- Naejangsan National Park
- Mudeungsan Mountain
- Geumnam-ro Street
- Chosun University Museum of Art
- Bulgapsa Temple
- Gwangju Art and Culture Center
- 5.18 Democracy Square
- Mudeungsan National Park
- Kumho Family Land
- 5-18 Memorial Park
- Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park
- Daein Market
- Gwangju National Museum
