Nam-gu Travel Guide

Gwangju
Photo by Jeong Young Woo
Photo by Jeong Young Woo

Popular places to visit

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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.

Gwangju-Kia Champions Field
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Missionary's House of Wilson

You can learn about the history of Gwangju with a trip to Missionary's House of Wilson. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Missionary's House of Wilson
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House of Lee Jang-woo

Find out about the history of Gwangju with a stop at House of Lee Jang-woo. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

House of Lee Jang-woo
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Penguin Village

Enjoy an outing to Penguin Village during your stay in Gwangju.

Penguin Village
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Yangnim-dong Missionary Cemetery

Step back in time and learn more about local history with a stop at Yangnim-dong Missionary Cemetery in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Yangnim-dong Missionary Cemetery
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Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion in Gwangju. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion

Things to do

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Full-Day Traditional Healing Tour in Naju Korea, KTourTOP10

฿5,145
Per adult
Full-Day Traditional Healing Tour in Naju Korea, KTourTOP10
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Soswaewon Garden Walking Tour in Traditional Korean Costume, KTourTOP10

฿458
Per adult
Soswaewon Garden Walking Tour in Traditional Korean Costume, KTourTOP10
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Top hotels in Nam-gu

Prince Motel
Prince Motel
2.5 out of 5
9-14, Dongnip-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju
The price is ฿883 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
฿883
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and 1913 Songjeong Station ...
6.2/10 (18 reviews)
Very satisfied
"Comfort and cheap"

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2016

Prince Motel
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
4 out of 5
53, Sicheong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Jeolla
The price is ฿1,954 per night from 23 May to 24 May
฿1,954
per night
23 May - 24 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a business centre. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and 1913 Songjeong ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (874 reviews)
"Staff members were very kind and helped guests a lot"

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2024

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
55, Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, Gwangju
The price is ฿2,983 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
฿2,983
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions 1913 Songjeong Station Market and Gwangju-Kia ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Glad to have stayed here - will come back for the excellent room, great location, kind staff service and good breakfast. Thanks!"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2023

Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel
Ramada Plaza Gwangju
Ramada Plaza Gwangju
3.5 out of 5
149, Sangmujayu-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, Gwangju
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,905 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
฿2,905
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and ...
8/10 Very Good! (725 reviews)
"Very clean"

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2024

Ramada Plaza Gwangju
H1 Hotel
H1 Hotel
3.5 out of 5
10-6, Daeja-ro 106beon-gil, Gwangju, Gwangju
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and 1913 Songjeong ...
9/10 Wonderful! (120 reviews)
Comfortable stay
"Convenient and comfortable stay. Easy taxi ride to centre of city and bus station. Kind staff especially at breakfast"

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2024

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Kumho Hwasun Spa Resort
Kumho Hwasun Spa Resort
3.5 out of 5
14-21, Ongni-gil, Buk-myeon, Hwasun, South Jeolla
The price is ฿1,743 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
฿1,743
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hwasun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Hwasun Red Cliffs and Soswaewon Garden are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (141 reviews)
"I’ve lost valuable at room, but it was not found."

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2023

Kumho Hwasun Spa Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Nam-gu

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Yangnim-dong

Travellers like the historical sites in Yangnim-dong, and Missionary's House of Wilson is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Yangnim-dong
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Dong-Gu

4.5/5(3 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.

Dong-Gu
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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.

Seo-Gu
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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.

Buk-gu
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Gwangsan-gu

4/5(1 area review)

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.

Gwangsan-gu
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Imgok-dong

If you're spending some time in Imgok-dong, Kumho Family Land and Juknokwon Bamboo Forest are top sights worth seeing.

Imgok-dong

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