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By saving on your room price, you can enjoy more of what Gwangju has to offer. Popular places to visit in the larger area include Lotte World, Everland, and Lotte World Tower.

At many motels, you’ll often find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel property, you’ll usually access your room directly from the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trips, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties.

Expedia has 10 low-priced motels in Gwangju.

Favorite places in and around Gwangju include Lotte World, Everland, and Lotte World Tower. Enjoy nature with a stop at Namhansanseong Provincial Park and Yulbom Botanical Garden. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Caribbean Bay, KidZania, and Gyeonggi Children’s Museum. To learn more about local history, take some time at Namhansanseong Fortress and Namhansanseong North Gate. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Ski World at Konjiam Resort, Gangnam 300 Country Club, and Youngeun Museum of Contemporary Art.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in Gwangju to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 74°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 34°F. The rainiest months in Gwangju are July, August, September, and June, with each month seeing an average of 10 inches of rainfall.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Gwangju to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP), which is located 29.3 mi (47.2 km) away from the city center. Otherwise, look for flights into Wonju (WJU), which is 36.6 mi (58.9 km) away. If you’d like to explore around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.