Buk-gu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Jeong Young Woo
Photo by Jeong Young Woo
Buk-gu
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Popular places to visit

Gwangju-Kia Champions Field

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.

Gwangju-Kia Champions Field

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.

Mudeungsan Mountain

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.

Gwangju Art and Culture Center

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.

Kumho Family Land

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.

Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park

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.

Gwangju National Museum

Activities

Gwangju City Tour : History and Art

Gwangju City Tour : History and Art (Private)

AU$213
per adult
Gwangju City Tour : History and Art (Private)
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Our pick of the best Buk-gu Hotel Deals

Brown Dot Hotel Sinan

Brown Dot Hotel Sinan

3 out of 5
5 Jami-ro 10beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju
The price is AU$65 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
AU$65
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Yangdong Market ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (43 reviews)
"Good."

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Brown Dot Hotel Sinan
Biennale Hotel

Biennale Hotel

3 out of 5
104, Daeja-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, South Jeolla
The price is AU$70 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$70
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gwangju Art and Culture Center and Gwangju-Kia ...
7.6/10 Good! (79 reviews)
"Was a unique hotel set up with a great staff and rooms."

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2023

Biennale Hotel
Gwangju Tourist Hotel

Gwangju Tourist Hotel

3 out of 5
56, Seoha-ro 183beon-gil, Gwangju, South Jeolla
The price is AU$115 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$115
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Namdo Folk Food Museum ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (87 reviews)
"Great staff and the rooms were exceptionally clean"

Reviewed on 14 Feb. 2024

Gwangju Tourist Hotel
Lantana Hotel Gwangju

Lantana Hotel Gwangju

2 out of 5
40 Amkor-ro Buk-gu, Gwangju, Gwangju
The price is AU$117 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$117
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family Land are located ...
Lantana Hotel Gwangju
HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

2.5 out of 5
19, Jungheung-ro, 140beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju, South Jeolla
The price is AU$59 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$59
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Yangdong Market and Geumnam-ro Street are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (41 reviews)
"Very good facilities. Excellent value. Huge TV."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station
EG STAY hotel

EG STAY hotel

2 out of 5
97 Gyeongyang-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and slippers. Popular attractions Yangdong Market and Gwangju-Kia Champions Field are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
"아침식사 정갈하고 정성스러워 감사합니다."

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Buk-gu

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Yangnim-dong

Travellers like the historical sites in Yangnim-dong, and Penguin Village is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Yangnim-dong
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Nam-gu

While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like Penguin Village and Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion.

Nam-gu
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Dong-Gu

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Dong-Gu
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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.

Seo-Gu
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Gwangsan-gu

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Gwangsan-gu
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Imgok-dong

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

Imgok-dong

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