Yangnim-dong
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.
House of Lee Jang-woo
Find out about the history of Gwangju when you spend time 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.
Missionary's House of Wilson
You can learn about the history of Gwangju with a visit to Missionary's House of Wilson. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
Damyang Bamboo Forest & Traditional Food Tour (Private)
Yangnim-dong Hotel Deals
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
Gwangju H1 Hotel
"Pictures and reality. Weak hotel."
Reviewed on May 1, 2026
Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
"Recommend"
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
CS Hotel
"Breakfast selection was great for me. About 20-min walk to the subway station and bus stops which worked well for me. Plenty of restaurants nearby. A convenient store right around the corner. Able to access tourist locations by subway or taxis."
Reviewed on May 25, 2026
Gwangju Tourist Hotel
Other neighborhoods around Yangnim-dong
Nam-gu
If you're spending some time in Nam-gu, Penguin Village and Missionary's House of Wilson are top sights worth seeing.
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 Yangdong Market 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.
