Dong-Gu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

광주광역시 포충사 성인문
national asia culture center in Gwangju. may be, you will have a knowledge about asia country speciality.
Trail on the way down.
Taking a hike up this mountain takes an hour, but it's truly beautiful! #green #greenphotosweepstakes
Espresso patbingsu. Honestly the best thing to keep you cool during the death heat of Korean summer!

Popular places to visit

Jeungsimsa temple at Mudeungsan national park in Republic of Korea

JeungSimSa Temple

JeungSimSa Temple is just one of the places to see in Gwangju, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

JeungSimSa Temple
Peaks of Mudeungsan national park near Gwangju, Republic of Korea

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

Chosun University Museum of Art

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Chosun University Museum of Art during your travels in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Chosun University Museum of Art

National Asian Cultural Complex

Enjoy an outing to National Asian Cultural Complex during your stay in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

National Asian Cultural Complex

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.

Geumnam-ro Street

5.18 Democracy Square

Learn about the local history of Gwangju with a stop at 5.18 Democracy Square. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

5.18 Democracy Square

Activities

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)

AU$255
per adult
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
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Our pick of the best Dong-Gu Hotel Deals

ACC Design Hotel

ACC Design Hotel

3 out of 5
226-11, Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu Gwangju
The price is AU$86 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$86
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Geumnam Park and Gwangju Art Street ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (526 reviews)
Excellent quick stay. No complaints. Thank you.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

ACC Design Hotel
Palace Tourist Hotel

Palace Tourist Hotel

3 out of 5
13, Jungang-ro 160beon-gil, Dong-gu Gwangju
The price is AU$43 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$43
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 9 hot tubs. Popular attractions Geumnam Park and Gwangju Theatre are located ...
Palace Tourist Hotel
Hotel Artheim

Hotel Artheim

2.5 out of 5
5, Seoseok-ro 10beon-gil, Dong-gu Gwangju South Jeolla
The price is AU$85 per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
AU$85
28 Mar - 29 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions House of Choi Seung-hyo and 5.18 Democracy Square ...
Hotel Artheim
Vantt Hotel

Vantt Hotel

2.5 out of 5
12-1 Munhwajeondangro 23beongil Donggu Gwangju
The price is AU$52 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$52
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions National Asian Cultural Complex and 5.18 Democracy ...
9/10 Wonderful! (76 reviews)
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Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Vantt Hotel
Mudeungpark Hotel

Mudeungpark Hotel

3.5 out of 5
14-10, Jiho-ro 164beon-gil Gwangju Gwangju
The price is AU$82 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$82
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Chosun University Museum of Art and Art Museum ...
Mudeungpark Hotel
Hotel Browndot Chungjang

Hotel Browndot Chungjang

3 out of 5
150-8 Jungang-ro, Dong-gu Gwangju Gwangju
The price is AU$75 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$75
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gwangju Theatre and Geumnam Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (63 reviews)
Near shopping and restaurant.

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2025

Hotel Browndot Chungjang
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Other neighbourhoods around Dong-Gu

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Yangnim-dong

Travellers like the historical sites in Yangnim-dong, and Missionary's House of Wilson is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Yangnim-dong
good place for simple korean foods called "ddokbokki",is left "Tewgim"is right and "Eomook

Nam-gu

While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like Missionary's House of Wilson and House of Lee Jang-woo.

Nam-gu
Base ball park so good!!

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 National Museum.

Buk-gu
Gwangju viewed behind rocks of Jusangjeolli Cliff at Mudeungsan Mountain, Republic of Korea

Seo-Gu

Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Seo-Gu. Make a stop by Guus Hiddink Stadium or Gwangju World Cup Stadium while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sangmu Station to get around town.

Seo-Gu
광주 광산구 수완 호수공원 롯데마트앞 #2

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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