Buk-gu
Gwangju
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Gwangju Art and Culture Center
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Gwangju Art and Culture Center during your travels in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
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.
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.
Kumho Family Land
Bring the kids to Kumho Family Land and have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in Gwangju. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.
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
Great staff and the rooms were exceptionally clean
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2024
Brown Dot Hotel Sinan
The hotel is great, clean and organized. Staff were really nice! Will definitely go back.
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
New Gwangju Guesthouse
The room was very clean, but there is no lift so if you have heavy baggages, it will give you a little hard time.
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2016
Lantana Hotel Gwangju
Biennale Hotel
Was a unique hotel set up with a great staff and rooms.
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2023
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 5-18 Memorial Park or Yangdong Market 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.
