Dong-Gu
Gwangju
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dong-Gu Hotel Deals
ACC Design Hotel
The bed was amazingly soft
Reviewed on 2025/11/30
Palace Tourist Hotel
decent hotel at a prime area.
Reviewed on 2024/5/29
Hotel Browndot Chungjang
Near shopping and restaurant.
Reviewed on 2025/4/30
Stay Hotel
Great stay! Staff were fantastic, friendly and patient with our lack of spoken Korean. Two bed room was good size for traditional hotel in Korea. Clean, nice housekeeping, and hearty breakfast. Close walk to one 5.18 location, shopping, restaurant and Starbucks. We would stay here again. For the ...
Reviewed on 2025/12/31
Mudeungpark Hotel
Clean room
Reviewed on 2025/11/2
Vantt Hotel
Very good and clean hotel. The service is the best. There is free laundry in the hotel
Reviewed on 2025/10/12
Other neighborhoods around Dong-Gu
Yangnim-dong
Travelers like the historic sites in Yangnim-dong, and Owen Memorial Hall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Nam-gu
If you're spending some time in Nam-gu, Missionary's House of Wilson and Bongseon Takgoo World 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 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.
