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.
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.
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.
Things to do

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)

Damyang Bamboo Forest Tour (Private)
Yangnim-dong Hotel Deals

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
Their breakfast was mediocre. Sits on a great location. Only couple minutes from Lotte Market.
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

Gwangju H1 Hotel
Very nice room and facilities. Loved it.
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
There is bad smell such as mixed mold and smoking smell in the room.
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

CS Hotel

Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

Damyang Hotel
Other neighborhoods around Yangnim-dong

Nam-gu
If you're spending some time in Nam-gu, House of Lee Jang-woo and Penguin Village 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 National Museum.

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.
