Gwangju Accommodations near Namhansanseong North Gate

You might want to get your camera out and head to Namhansanseong Fortress – just one of the landmarks located 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from central Gwangju. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Gwangju has other landmarks that you might want to visit, such as Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Ready for an education in local botany? Seongnam Botanical Garden should make your list of places to visit, located 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from central Seongnam. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Hwangsong Park and Singu Daehak Arboretum, both nearby.

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Hwangsong Park in Jungwon-gu. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Yuldong Park and Seongnam Botanical Garden, both nearby.

Prepare to be entertained at Samjin Bowling Town, a venue in Jungwon-gu. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

If museums are on your list, you might want to visit the upcoming exhibitions at Hwang Jin Hyun Museum in Songpa-gu. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to see more of the museums in Seoul, Hanseong Baekje Museum and Seoul Olympic Museum aren't far.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing, head to Manggyeongam Temple – just one of the monuments in Sujeong-gu. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Seongnam has other landmarks that you might want to visit, such as Gyeongbokgung Palace.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Garden5 Shopping Mall in Songpa-gu. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Munjeong Rodeo Street and Garak Market.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Munjeong Rodeo Street in Songpa-gu. Splash some more cash at Garak Market and Garden5 Shopping Mall.