Buk-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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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.

Mudeungsan Mountain
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Gwangju Art and Culture Center

4/5(1 review)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Gwangju Art and Culture Center in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Gwangju Art and Culture Center
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Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park

Explore the great outdoors at Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park, a lovely green space in Gwangju. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park
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Kumho Family Land

Bring your family to Kumho Family Land and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Gwangju. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

Kumho Family Land
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Gwangju National Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Gwangju National Museum during your trip to Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Gwangju National Museum

Top hotels in Buk-gu

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station
HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station
2.5 out of 5
19, Jungheung-ro, 140beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju, South Jeolla
The price is ฿1,153 per night from 13 Jun to 14 Jun
฿1,153
per night
13 Jun - 14 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 Yangdong Market are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (32 reviews)
"Boiler wasn’t working. Should be refunded for ko hot water"

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2019

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station
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! (121 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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Brown Dot Hotel Sinan
Brown Dot Hotel Sinan
3 out of 5
5 Jami-ro 10beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju
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The price is ฿1,376 per night from 29 May to 30 May
฿1,376
per night
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Yangdong Market ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
"만족"

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2024

Brown Dot Hotel Sinan
Gwangju Tourist Hotel
Gwangju Tourist Hotel
3 out of 5
56, Seoha-ro 183beon-gil, Gwangju, South Jeolla
The price is ฿2,368 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
฿2,368
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (73 reviews)
"Great staff and the rooms were exceptionally clean"

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2024

Gwangju Tourist Hotel
Biennale Hotel
Biennale Hotel
3 out of 5
104, Daeja-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, South Jeolla
The price is ฿1,388 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
฿1,388
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and 1913 Songjeong ...
7.4/10 Good! (68 reviews)
"Was a unique hotel set up with a great staff and rooms."

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2023

Biennale Hotel
Sinan E.KKLIM Hotel
Sinan E.KKLIM Hotel
2.5 out of 5
7, Jami-ro 6beon-gil, Gwangju, South Jeolla
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 Yangdong Market are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (47 reviews)
"The hotel definitely isn’t as nice as the photos. I wouldn’t say anything in my room was particularly dirty aside from the dusty PC area, but I’d say things were in poor condition. The comforter had many patches and areas where you can tell it had been mended and the robes should have been thrown ..."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2023

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Other neighbourhoods around Buk-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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Nam-gu

While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like Missionary's House of Wilson and House of Lee Jang-woo.

Nam-gu
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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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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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