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Gyeyangsan Mountain (계양산)

Gyeyangsan Mountain (계양산)

14.4Km    2021-05-24

26, Gyeyangsan-ro 75beon-gil, Gyeyang-gu, Incheon
+82-32-450-5654

Gyeyangsan Mountain, which reaches an altitude of 395 meters, is considered a guardian and holy mountain that is representative of Incheon. The mountain’s name changed several times, according to the name changes of the region. It was previously called "Sujuak" as part of the Suju administration of the Goryeo dynasty, "Annamsan Mountain" during Annam administration, and finally was renamed "Gyeyangsan Mountain" during Gyeyang administration.

Gyeyangsan’s name originates from the area that is home to the Korean box tree, which produces cassia bark used to make cinnamon. Gyeyang Park was designated as Incheon’s first urban natural park on January 8, 1944, and since then, the mountain has gone on to become the city’s top municipal park.

Cheongun SP [Tax Refund Shop] (청운에스피)

Cheongun SP [Tax Refund Shop] (청운에스피)

14.4Km    2024-06-26

235, Moraenae-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Seodaemun Culture & Sports Center Swimming Pool (서대문 문화체육회관 실내수영장)

14.5Km    2024-03-20

39 Baekryeonsa-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Seodaemun Culture & Sports Center Swimming Pool, covering 973 square meters, features a total of seven lanes with both adult and children's pools. The facility provides regular swimming lessons, survival swimming lessons, aqua aerobics, and more. The water quality is maintained using a natural salt electrolysis system. For free swimming, visitors can purchase tickets from the kiosk on the second floor, receive wristbands from the information desk, and enjoy the facility at an affordable cost.

Sunset Leisure 435 (썬셋레저 435)

Sunset Leisure 435 (썬셋레저 435)

14.6Km    2023-07-04

서울특별시 마포구 망원동 205-5

Mangwon Hangang Park is famous for its amenities, and what better than the iconic duck boat to get the most out of Hangang River? Hangang River is a wide river ranging up to 1 - 2km in x_width, so go for a joyride with duck boats on the river. One can also opt for electric boats for a more comfortable experience, depending on one’s preferences and the group size. Duck boats are particularly popular on the weekends and holidays, so it is recommended to place reservations before heading there. 

Lotte Mart - Geomdan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 검단점)

Lotte Mart - Geomdan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 검단점)

14.6Km    2024-04-23

581, Wondang-daero, Seo-gu, Incheon

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Paju Jangneung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (파주 장릉(인조, 인열왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

14.6Km    2021-07-19

90, Jangneung-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-945-9242

Located in Paju, Jangneung is the tomb of King Injo (1595-1649, reign 1623-1649), the 16th ruler of the Joseon dynasty, and Queen Inyeol.

King Injo took the throne in 1623 after having overthrown the previous king, Gwanghaegun, in a military revolt. During his reign, King Injo faced challenges from two foreign invasions in 1627 and 1637. He died in 1649 in Changdeokgung Palace.

Gana Art Park (가나아트파크)

Gana Art Park (가나아트파크)

14.7Km    2024-02-07

117 Gwonyul-ro, Jangheung-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Gana Art Park is a park featuring an art museum, playground, performing stage, art shop, restaurant, and more. The park includes the Gana Children’s Art Museum, showcasing artworks by Korean and international contemporary art masters. There is also the Blue Space, where a work of Picasso is displayed, the Red Space dedicated to artworks of contemporary masters, and the Yellow Space, which is a playground equipped with nets

Bokdubujip (복두부집)

Bokdubujip (복두부집)

14.7Km    2024-02-23

615 Pyeonghwa-ro, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
031-945-8258

Bokdubujip is a bean curd specialty restaurant located near Jangneung Royal Tomb, a World Heritage site in Paju. They use 100% Korean beans from Jangdan-gun to make their bean curd. The signature dishes include byeotjip cheonggukjang (rich soybean paste jjigae) and chamge dubu jeongol (hairy crab and bean curd hot pot). Additionally, they offer a variety of other dishes such as jangdankong suje dubu (handmade jangdankong bean curd), dwaejigogi duruchigi (stir-fried pork), and gochujang jjigae (red chili paste jjigae).

Songam Space Center (송암스페이스센터)

14.7Km    2019-11-26

103, Gwonnyul-ro 185beon-gil, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-894-6000

Songam Space Center, set against the gorgeous backdrop of nearby Jangheung Park, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, is one of the largest space themed parks in Korea. Situated on Gyeomyeongsan Mountain at around 440 meters above the sea level, the observatory (B1-3F) features a main telescope that was locally developed and allows visitors to see the stars even during the day. The observatory is part of Stars Valley, which consists of three different buildings: the Space Center, Star House, and Songam Observatory.

Newton Center, a main observatory center of Songsam Observatory has a 600 milimeter Ritchey-Chretien reflecting telescope allowing for clear and convenient observation of the stars. Galilei Center, a sub-observatory facility has seven telescopes including reflecting, catadioptric and refracting telescopes, as well as a CCD camera, digital camera, intermediate telescope and other observation aid devices. Facilities at the observatory include the Challenger Learning Center, a Digital Planetarium, and Star House, a four-story accommodation/training facility. There are also two cable cars, each of which can hold as many as 33 people.

Yongwangsan Neighborhood Park (용왕산근린공원)

Yongwangsan Neighborhood Park (용왕산근린공원)

14.7Km    2019-08-29

143, Mokdongjungang-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2620-3579

Yongwangsan Mountain, also known as Eomjisan, is geologically located at entrance of a land referred to as “Cheonhojibeol,” located across an artificial waterfall. The mountain’s name “Yongwangsan” (meaning Dragon King Mountain) derived from an old tale of a king who dreamt of becoming killed. He then shot an arrow to an old man with spiritual powers living in a village at the foot of Eomjisan Mountain. The king stated “I knew that the old man would someday turn into a dragon and threaten my throne. Therefore I killed the dragon.” The words dragon (“yong”) and king (“wang”) were combined to form its current name, Yongwangsan Mountain.