Gwangsan-gu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gwangsan-gu
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Gwangsan Culture & Arts Center
Enjoy an outing to Gwangsan Culture & Arts Center during your stay in Gwangju. Amble around the area's parks or visit its shops.
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.
Activities
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
Our pick of the best Gwangsan-gu Hotel Deals
Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan
Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
"Enjoyable stay. Room was clean, and the staff were courteous. Where I needed help (getting a cab, directions), the staff went above and beyond to help. I spoke very little Korean, and they worked to help me in English. I needed to make changes to my reservation to add guests, and they were quick ..."
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
CHEOMDAN HOTEL
"사우나가있는 룸을 예약했는데 정말 대만족이었습니다~여행자에겐 스타일러도 너무 유용했구요^^ 일요일은 조식운영을 하지않아 조식을 못 먹은게 아쉬웠지만 다음에 광주에 온다면 또 이용할겁니다~~"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Gwangju Aura Hotel
Madrid Hotel Gwangju
"The hotel is clean and well maintained. Staff is attentive and goes out of ways to accomodate the needs of customers. Breakfast buffet is awesome. Located conveniently close to KTX train. Price is uncomparable."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Noble Stay Hotel
Other neighbourhoods around Gwangsan-gu
Seo-Gu
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Seo-Gu. Make a stop by Guus Hiddink Stadium 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 Missionary's House of Wilson.
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
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