What's Dong-Gu like?
If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, why not consider Dong-Gu? Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as 5.18 Democracy Square and JeungSimSa Temple. There's plenty more to see, including Chosun University Museum of Art and National Asian Cultural Complex.
How to get to Dong-Gu
Flying to:
- Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.), 8 mi (12.9 km) from Dong-Gu
Things to see and do in and around Dong-Gu
What to see in Dong-Gu
- National Asian Cultural Complex
- 5.18 Democracy Square
- Mudeungsan National Park
- JeungSimSa Temple
- Kunsthalle Gwangju
Things to do in Dong-Gu
- Chosun University Museum of Art
- Geumnam-ro Street
- Nam-Gwangju Night Market
- Gwangju Art Street
- Daein Market
Other popular Dong-Gu attractions
- Art Museum of Woo Jae Gil
- Uijae Museum of Korean Art
- Nine Gallery
- Geumnam Park
- Gwangju Theatre
When is the best time to visit Gwangju?
- Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 23°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 3°C)
- Rainiest months: July, August, June, September (average 205 mm of rainfall)