Gwangsan-gu
Gwangju
Visit Gwangsan-gu
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.
1913 Songjeong Station Market
During your visit to Gwangju, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home 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.
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.
Kimdaejoong Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at Kimdaejoong Convention Center during your trip to Mareuk-dong. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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.
Things to do
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
Top hotels in Gwangsan-gu
Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
Comfort n good
Reviewed on Aug 27, 2025
Hotel Summit
Perfect!
Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025
Hotel Hive Inn
Everything was much better than I expected. Room was very nice with good size, excellent amenites and good location.
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025
Madrid Hotel Gwangju
Staff
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025
Gwangju Aura Hotel
Great staff, spacious room, modern. 90 second walk to train station
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
CHEOMDAN HOTEL
객실 굿 조식 굿 (한식뷔페) 시설 굿 라면무료 굿 입니다 직원들은 mz시네요
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gwangsan-gu
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.
Nam-gu
If you're spending some time in Nam-gu, House of Lee Jang-woo and Penguin Village are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
