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.
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 Sutsil. 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.
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.
Dong-Gu Hotel Deals
Stay Hotel
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Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang
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ACC Design Hotel
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Hotel Artheim
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Hotel Browndot Chungjang
Reviewed on 30 April 2025
Vantt Hotel
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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 Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion 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.
Dong-Gu
- Geumnam-ro Street
- National Asian Cultural Complex
- Chosun University Museum of Art
- 5.18 Democracy Square
- Gwangju Art Street
- Daein Market
- JeungSimSa Temple
- Nam-Gwangju Night Market
- Gwangju Theatre
- Kunsthalle Gwangju
- Nine Gallery
- Geumnam Park
- Uijae Museum of Korean Art
- Art Museum of Woo Jae Gil
- Gwangju-Kia Champions Field
- Juknokwon Bamboo Forest
- Damyang Marsh
- 1913 Songjeong Station Market
- Kimdaejoong Convention Center
- Naejangsan National Park
- Songgwangsa Temple
- Mudeungsan Mountain
- Meta Provence
- Yangdong Market
- Gwangju Art and Culture Center
- Gangcheonsa Temple
- Guus Hiddink Stadium
- Mudeungsan National Park
- Kumho Family Land
- 5-18 Memorial Park
- Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park
- Gwangju National Museum
