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
객실 매우 넓고 화장실도 엄청 넓음, 객실 내부에 전자렌지 , 미니 싱크대, 스타일러도 있음, . 하지만 침구류 베개쪽에 머리카락 + 침대 옆 스툴부분 먼지 + 스타일러 필터 관리 안된 부분이 아쉬움. 그래도 라운지에서 물이나 라면도 이용할 수 있고, 카페 쿠폰도 주시고 내부 주차장도 넓고 해서 대체적으로는 만족함
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Madrid Hotel Gwangju
The room was well maintained.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Gwangju Aura Hotel
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 5-18 Memorial Park 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 House of Lee Jang-woo and Penguin Village.
Yangnim-dong
Travellers like the historical sites in Yangnim-dong, and House of Lee Jang-woo 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.
