Title: Visit Gwangju: Best of Gwangju Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Gwangju

## Travel Guide

![Landscape in Mudeungsan Park, Geumgok-dong, Gwangju, South Korea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342989/d2d0abb0-4b0c-4725-8a08-4c3e841fa8ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Gwangju viewed behind rocks of Jusangjeolli Cliff at Mudeungsan Mountain, Republic of Korea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342989/8cc459cb-32a9-4053-880b-9b88619fa05e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Gwangju](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342989/2c408685-5624-4637-8a72-84451616cda8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Gwangju](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342989/8975cd31-3813-4253-a428-8c3ea03eb3c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Gwangju](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337234/9564c443-f4da-46f4-a3b4-93156611631f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Gwangju

Things to do

- Gwangju Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Gwangju

![HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110880000/110879300/110879232/4021b2f5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

23-1 Eulji-ro 19-gil, Jung-gu Seoul 

CA $226

CA $252 total

Apr 20 - Apr 21

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Dongdaemun ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,213 reviews)

We have a great time! Appreciate the amenities, washer/dryer, etc. Great location, staff is very supportive

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

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![LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12620000/12615800/12615733/d8879f86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu Seoul 

CA $226

CA $250 total

Apr 27 - Apr 28

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...

9/10 Wonderful! (2,981 reviews)

Love love love this place! My second time staying here and was just as good, super clean rooms and lovely staff, a super convenient location as well with the shopping streets within a five minute walk and easy access to public transport as well! Would definitely recommend :)

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

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Grand Hyatt Seoul

322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu Seoul Seoul

CA $317

CA $384 total

Apr 19 - Apr 20

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)

The Grand Hyatt Seoul has a fantastic location above Itaewon with beautiful views, and that's about all it has going for it. The service was among the worst I have experienced at a hotel in this category. I repeatedly asked for housekeeping and no one ever came. Turndown service simply doesn't exist ...

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

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Oakwood Premier Coex Center

46, Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam-gu Seoul Seoul

Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,576 reviews)

This place was amazing! Everyone was super friendly and attentive. The place was clean and the buffet was delicious. The location was perfect for our stay as the mall was right next door and had access to all sorts of different restaurants. The subway entrance is easy to get through the mall. 10/10 ...

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

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![Orakai Insadong Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9790000/9780800/9780752/f679d09b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Orakai Insadong Suites

18 Insadong 4-Gil Jongno-Gu Seoul Seoul

Stay at this aparthotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,570 reviews)

Super clean! Housekeeping staff were so nice and friendly. They vacuum the carpeted areas and also clean the hard floors. This was very important for us as our baby is crawling. Kitchen was well equipped. Extremely good location and we will definitely stay again next time.

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026

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![Uljiro Co-Op Residence](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1086900/1086804/16797135_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Uljiro Co-Op Residence

246, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu Seoul Seoul

Stay at this aparthotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (2,779 reviews)

Great location Old building. Not so clean. Central heating was too cold for me

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

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### Popular places to visit

![Mountain, Namhansanseong World Heritage Centre Seomun Gate, West Fortress Gate in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621567297189/00bd0cec-9db5-4e13-92c6-7101e833041f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Namhansanseong Fortress

Learn about the local history of Gwangju with a stop at Namhansanseong Fortress. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Namhansanseong-Fortress-Gwangju.d553248621567297189.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Ski World at Konjiam Resort

Hit the slopes in Gwangju with a visit to Ski World at Konjiam Resort. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Ski-World-At-Konjiam-Resort-Gwangju.d553248621567297260.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Yulbom Botanical Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Yulbom Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Gwangju. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Yulbom-Botanical-Garden-Gwangju.d553248621555467436.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Gangnam 300 Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Gwangju at Gangnam 300 Country Club. Experience the area's entertainment venues and museums. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Gangnam-300-Country-Club-Gwangju.d553248635950213765.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Gonjiam Bowling Alley

You can enjoy the entertainment at Gonjiam Bowling Alley during your trip to Gwangju. Discover the hot springs while you're in the area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Gonjiam-Bowling-Alley-Gwangju.d553248621562615143.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum during your trip to Gwangju. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Gyeonggi-Ceramic-Museum-Gwangju.d553248621532769499.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive NK Defector Talk +Suspension Bridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1325069/b363552a-3f72-4962-a8b0-d979a4343615.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive NK Defector Talk +Suspension Bridge

CA $51

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/signature-dmz-tour-exclusive-nk-defector-talk-suspension-bridge.a1325069.activity-details)

![DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1307534/990af1e5-7916-4e6c-baeb-35bded5721ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge

CA $75

per adult

**96%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/dmz-tour-w-north-korea-experience-hall-opt-suspension-bridge.a1307534.activity-details)

![DMZ Highlights & Exclusive Defector Interview – True Human Story](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1325019/71c3e515-c896-415b-9d11-e999ba91346e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### DMZ Highlights & Exclusive Defector Interview – True Human Story

CA $49

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/dmz-highlights-exclusive-defector-interview-true-human-story.a1325019.activity-details)

![Korean Folk Village and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Day Tou](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1318556/03a6a183-3b4d-40eb-a7af-df0cadf0f1ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Korean Folk Village and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Day Tour(EG Tour)

CA $95

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/korean-folk-village-and-suwon-hwaseong-fortress-day-toureg-tour.a1318556.activity-details)

![Gangnam Walking Tour on Youth and Society in Seoul Korea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45138503/b306ef30-d850-4755-aea1-36f6c1c0f64b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Gangnam Walking Tour on Youth and Society in Seoul Korea

CA $41

per adult

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![Kpop Dance Class in Seoul](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48224832/74d48fba-d028-427c-ab02-758c92d084bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Seoul: Kpop Dance Class Including Video Shooting & Editing

CA $71

per adult

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## Cities near Gwangju

![Icheon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047196/9562608c-0bf0-46d0-a2df-63504398e9b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Icheon

![Yongin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094567/883ced55-cd73-40e6-85c9-2c17314ae1a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Yongin

![눈온 남한산성 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141665/b8463831-c67d-4f5d-9e3e-f5bebbf4f388.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Seongnam

![Hanam](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337234/36de127b-828d-4a97-97f1-63a923ea8163.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Hanam

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