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.
Chosun University Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Chosun University Museum of Art during your trip to Sutsil. 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.
Gwangju Art Street
During your trip to Gwangju, you can do some window-shopping at Gwangju Art Street. Amble around the area's parks or visit its 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.
Dong-Gu Hotel Deals

ACC Design Hotel
Reviewed on May 16, 2025

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2024

Stay Hotel
Reviewed on May 25, 2025

Hotel Browndot Chungjang
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2025

Palace Tourist Hotel
Reviewed on May 29, 2024

Vantt Hotel
Reviewed on May 6, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Dong-Gu

Yangnim-dong
Travelers like the historic sites in Yangnim-dong, and Penguin Village is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Nam-gu
If you're spending some time in Nam-gu, Penguin Village and Missionary's House of Wilson 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 Art and Culture Center.

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.

Imgok-dong
If you're spending some time in Imgok-dong, Kumho Family Land and Juknokwon Bamboo Forest are top sights worth seeing.
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- National Asian Cultural Complex
- Gwangju Art Street
- 5.18 Democracy Square
- JeungSimSa Temple
- Daein Market
- Gwangju Theatre
- Kunsthalle Gwangju
- Nine Gallery
- Geumnam Park
- Gwangju-Kia Champions Field
- Damyang Marsh
- 1913 Songjeong Station Market
- Naejangsan National Park
- Songgwangsa Temple
- Yangdong Market
- Guus Hiddink Stadium
- Gwangju National Museum
- Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park
- Mudeungsan National Park
- Kumho Family Land
- Hwasun Red Cliffs