Yangnim-dong Travel Guide
Gwangju
Visit Yangnim-dong
Popular places to visit
Mudeungsan Mountain
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.
JeungSimSa Temple
JeungSimSa Temple is just one of the places to see in Gwangju, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
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.
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.
Owen Memorial Hall
Owen Memorial Hall is just one of the places to see in Gwangju, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Top hotels in Yangnim-dong
Gwangju H1 Hotel
Very nice room and facilities. Loved it.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
Their breakfast was mediocre. Sits on a great location. Only couple minutes from Lotte Market.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
There is bad smell such as mixed mold and smoking smell in the room.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
CS Hotel
Room was very nicely appointed and very large. Didn’t realize there was an overhead waterfall showerhead until the 2nd day, after I was puzzled by how low the other handheld device was positioned. Buffet breakfast may be different for Western visitors, in terms of not having much fresh fruit and ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Gwangju Tourist Hotel
Other neighbourhoods around Yangnim-dong
Nam-gu
While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like House of Lee Jang-woo and Penguin Village.
Dong-Gu
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.
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.
