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.
Geumnam-ro Street
During your trip to Gwangju, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Geumnam-ro Street. Discover the area's art scene and monuments.
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.
National Asian Cultural Complex
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by National Asian Cultural Complex in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Chosun University Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Chosun University Museum of Art during your trip to Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
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.
Things to do
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
Top hotels in Dong-Gu
ACC Design Hotel
The bed was amazingly soft
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang
Best hotel near the university that caters to westerners. This is where I always stay while on business.
Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025
Palace Tourist Hotel
decent hotel at a prime area.
Reviewed on May 29, 2024
Vantt Hotel
Very good and clean hotel. The service is the best. There is free laundry in the hotel
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025
Hotel Browndot Chungjang
Near shopping and restaurant.
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2025
Gwangju Divine Hotel
청결하고 좋았음
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2023
Other neighbourhoods around Dong-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.
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.
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.
