Buk-gu
Gwangju
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.
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 Art and Culture Center
Enjoy an outing to Gwangju Art and Culture Center during your stay in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
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.
Gwangju National Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Gwangju National Museum in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
Top hotels in Buk-gu
Gwangju H1 Hotel
Very nice room and facilities. Loved it.
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Gwangju Tourist Hotel
New Gwangju Guesthouse
Brown Dot Hotel Sinan
The hotel is great, clean and organized. Staff were really nice! Will definitely go back.
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station
Pretty great for the price, though the area is a bit rough around the edges in appearance but I didn’t feel unsafe at all. There’s a shop next door for easy snacks and there’s a few bus stops within walking distance as well as a major station a farther walk away. Only complaint would be the nice ...
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026
BROWN DOT HOTEL
Other neighbourhoods around Buk-gu
Yangnim-dong
Travelers like the historic sites in Yangnim-dong, and House of Lee Jang-woo is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Nam-gu
If you're spending some time in Nam-gu, House of Lee Jang-woo and Penguin Village are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
