Ilsan Astro Camp (일산 어린이천문대)

18.4Km 2018-06-29

306-176, Jungsan-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-975-3245

The observatory not only has a 3m circular dome and sliding dome, but also a catadioptric telescope and other major equipment for space observation. Regular education program are help during school summer vacation to explain astromony concepts in relatively simple terms and to engage children with folk stories behind each constellation.

Other programs like ‘A Trip to the Space with My Daddy”, and “Weekend Family FAM Tour” are also available. In a "A Trip to Space with My Daddy” (21:00 to 24:00 daily) participants can learn how to operate a telescope and observe celestial bodies in space. The “Weekend Family FAM Tour” program opens from 10:00 to 17:00 on weekends and presents short films on astronomy and gives visitors a look at telescopes and other astrological equipment. The program is popular among elementary and middle school students from Seoul and Ilsan area.

Gamaksan Mountain (Paju) [감악산(파주)]

18.4Km 2024-02-29

48, Gamgol-gil, Jeokseong-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-940-4612

Gamaksan Mountain is popular for its easy-to-climb trails and beautiful scenery. It is home to a suspension bridge 150 m in length, Beomnyunsa Temple, and Ungyepokpo Falls. Paju’s city center can be seen from the summit at a glance. On clear days, one can even see the area around the Military Demarcation Line beyond Imjingang River to the north.

Paju Booksori Festival (파주 북소리)

18.4Km 2022-12-29

145, Hoedong-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-955-0055

Paju Book City is a leading publishing and cultural hub in Korea, started in 2011 with the establishment of a street lined with bookstores to transform the area from a place of publication to a place for enjoying book culture. A total of 42 bookstores opened within the city's first year. In view of participating in international activities, the city joined the International Organization of Booktowns (IOB) in June 2012. The IOB is an organization of 16 booktowns in 13 countries.

Paju Booksori Festival is the largest book festival in Asia. Launched in the fall of 2011, the festival draws around 100 publishers, and leading organizations related to the publishing industry, books, education, and culture.

Paju Book City (파주 출판도시)

18.7Km 2024-02-29

Munbal-dong, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-955-0050

Paju Book City was formed in 1989 by a group of publishers who sought to modernize the distribution structure of Korea’s publishing industry. The addition of structures later on created its current form as a cultural complex. Today, Paju Book City is home to a large collection of publishing houses, printing companies, and bookbinding companies. Some publishing houses run their own libraries, secondhand book shops, and thematic libraries. There are plenty of book cafés and art shops in the area, and visitors can also occasionally enjoy cultural events, lectures, and concerts by publishing houses.

Majanghosu Suspension Bridge (마장호수 출렁다리)

18.8Km 2023-09-14

313 Gisan-ro, Gwangtan-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Majanghosu Suspension Bridge offers more than the bridge itself with amenities like benches, wildflowers, water sports, and a lakeside promenade. It's the perfect place for couples or a family day out. The bridge is surrounded by mountains and a lake, offering a scenic landscape that becomes even more spectacular at sunset. Midway through the bridge, the floor is partially made of bulletproof glass for a thrilling view below one's feet. The bridge has many noteworthy attractions in proximity such as Bogwangsa Temple, Byukchoji Gardens, and Gongneung Tourist Resort.

Gamaksan Suspension Bridge (감악산 출렁다리)

19.0Km 2024-11-26

238 Seolmacheon-ro, Jeokseong-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Gamaksan is one of five great mountains of the Gyeonggi region, and according to legend, its name means a dark blue-colored rocky mountain whose rocks emanated black and blue lights at the same time. The suspension bridge located at the starting point of the Gamaksan Trail connects Seolmari Valley, which had been severed by a road, to make Gamaksan into a single mountain again. It is 150 meters long, which makes it the nation's longest bridge tower-less suspension bridge, and was constructed to form harmony with nature.
Gamaksan boasts small but beautiful valleys around Seolmacheon Stream as well as Ungyepokpo Falls where the waterfalls are nearly vertical so it is used for ice wall training in the wintertime. Gamaksan Stele sits at the top and, just underneath Janggunbong Peak lies Imkkeokjeonggul Cave where Im kkeokjeong is known to have hidden away from the pursuit of the government army. Gamaksan is close to the ceasefire line so, once you climb up to the peak, you will be able to see the Imjingang River and Songaksan Mountain in Gaesong. Fresh scents of pine trees and soil on the trails and mountain ridges attract countless climbers.

Majanghosu Lake (마장호수)

19.1Km 2024-10-29

365 Gisan-ro, Gwangtan-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Majanghosu Lake is a beautiful location for friends and families to spend time together in nature. The lake features a 3.6-kilometer-long lakeside walking path and a 220-meter-long suspension bridge. Park facilities include a cafe overlooking the lake, forest campground, and canoeing.

Olive Young - Tanhyeon Zenith Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 탄현제니스점)

19.1Km 2024-06-27

97-11, Ilhyeon-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Himart - Tanhyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 탄현점)

19.3Km 2024-04-19

858, Gyeongui-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Coffee Factory Ilsan (커피팩토리 일산)

19.4Km 2024-02-19

19 Hi park 3-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

Coffee Factory Ilsan is a café celebrated for its lofty ceilings, providing a spacious ambiance. Among its signature drinks are the Nutty brown, a delightful blend of bold espresso and a savory nutty cream, the Fruxspenner, an americano topped with sweet and rich cream, and the cream mocha, an excellent combination of coffee, smooth cream, and chocolate. Moreover, customers can enjoy a complimentary refill of the day's coffee by returning their empty cup and receipt to the counter.

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