Imgok-dong
Gwangju
Visit Imgok-dong
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
Top hotels in Imgok-dong
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
Very kindly staff and good quality amenities
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025
Gwangju H1 Hotel
Very nice room and facilities. Loved it.
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
CS Hotel
Damyang Hotel
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 Feb 27, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Imgok-dong
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.
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.
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.
Nam-gu
If you're spending some time in Nam-gu, Missionary's House of Wilson and Penguin Village are top sights worth seeing.
Yangnim-dong
Travelers like the historic sites in Yangnim-dong, and Missionary's House of Wilson is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
