Visit Gwangju: 2025 Travel Guide for Gwangju, South Korea

Where to stay in Gwangju

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.

Nice clean facility with lots of lovey kitties.

Gwangsan-gu

4/5(5 area reviews)

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.

national asia culture center in Gwangju.
may be, you will have a knowledge about asia country speciality.

Dong-Gu

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

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.

good place for simple korean foods
called "ddokbokki",is left
"Tewgim"is right
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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.

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.

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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.

1913 Songjeong Station Market

4/5(4 reviews)

During your visit to Saejang, 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

4/5(2 reviews)

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.

Mudeungsan Mountain

5/5(1 review)

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

5/5(1 review)

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.

Reviews of Gwangju

4

Top Destination

5 - Excellent

7

4 - Good

8

3 - Okay

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2 - Disappointing

2

1 - Terrible

0

4/5 - Good

AceTraveler

Unique. Different compared to Seoul and Busan. Had to initiate Korean phrases more often to receive the proper response.

5/5 - Excellent

Frankin

I’m coming back to check real state.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

There wast a lot to do.