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Gwacheon Chusa Museum (추사박물관(과천))

17.2Km    2023-07-14

78, Chusa-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Gwacheon was where Chusa Gim Jeong-hui immersed himself in studies and arts to ignite his final artistic spirit in the twilight of his life. The city of Gwacheon opened Chusa Museum in order to promulgate the essence of the learning and arts that Chusa flowered. The museum features the life exhibit of Chusa, an art and science exhibit, a planned exhibit hall, an experience room, lounges, a museum shop and an education room for thoroughly researching, exhibiting and experiencing Chusa.

Cheonggyesan Mountain (청계산)

17.2Km    2024-03-20

Makgye-dong, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Standing at 618 meters above sea level, Cheonggyesan Mountain boarders the area of Yangjae-dong, Seoul and Gwacheon-si, Seongnam-si, and Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do. From the top, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Seoul's city center and Gyeonggi-do. The mountain is well-maintained with various hiking trails, making it easy to climb even for beginners. In the fall, the mountain is known for its stunning fall foliage, attracting numerous visitors.

Siheung Gaetgol Eco Park (시흥 갯골생태공원)

Siheung Gaetgol Eco Park (시흥 갯골생태공원)

17.4Km    2025-05-08

287 Dongseo-ro, Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do

Siheung Gaetgol Eco Park in Gyeonggi-do features the nation's only inland beach along the shores of a river that ebbs and flows with the ocean tide. The park offers the chance to learn about the traditional salt-making techniques, as well as the many unique flora that grow here. The park was designated as a National Ocean Wetland Protection Zone in February 2012.

Bundang Jesaeng Hospital (대진의료재단 분당제생병원)

17.5Km    2025-10-23

4th Floor, New Building, 20 Seohyeon-ro 180beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do

The best medical staff, providing high quality medical services, put the utmost effort to offer comfortable
and safe medical services for foreign patients. Furthermore, by providing integrated healthcare consultation
services, diagnosis, examination, treatment through the cooperation of medical staff and professionals of
diverse medical backgrounds with over 10 years of experience, we actualize the one-stop medical service.
Additionally, we built smart systems as well as a state-of-the-art equipment through cooperative treatment
and coordination by diseases for patient centered and tailored treatments.

Living Power Center (리빙파워센터)

Living Power Center (리빙파워센터)

17.5Km    2024-10-25

59 Singomae-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

The Living Power Center is a shopping center offering various home and lifestyle goods, including furniture, appliances, food, and pet supplies. There is a water playground outside the center and various performances to delight young visitors.

Bundang Olympic Sports Center Ice Skating Rink (분당올림픽스포츠센터 아이스링크)

Bundang Olympic Sports Center Ice Skating Rink (분당올림픽스포츠센터 아이스링크)

17.7Km    2025-01-06

35, Junganggongwon-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do

Located in the Bundang area of Seongnam in Gyeonggi-do, the Bundang Olympic Sports Center spans eight floors and includes an indoor ice-skating rink, a food court, various convenience facilities, a multi-purpose indoor gym, health club, aerobics room, Taekwondo ring, a golf course and a swimming pool.

The indoor ice skating rink on the first basement floor has state-of-the-art facilities and the highest ice quality, which visitors can enjoy all year round.

Osan Dolmen Park (오산 고인돌역사공원)

Osan Dolmen Park (오산 고인돌역사공원)

17.7Km    2025-10-28

449, Sumogwon-ro, Osan-si, Gyeonggi-do

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It is a park with nine table-style dolmens scattered around. This is the place where the two main characters in school uniform sat in a small cabin that says “Forest Library.” The scene where the two kissed for the first time while avoiding the rain was filmed here. As the name suggests, it is a place where anyone can rest and read a book in the metasequoia forest. If you sit in the same spot and take a picture, you can get a nice photo. In addition, each zone has a lot of things to see, such as performance halls, sculptures, rose gardens, and wetlands, which are loved by citizens.

Gwanaksan Mountain Nakseongdae Park (관악산 낙성대공원)

Gwanaksan Mountain Nakseongdae Park (관악산 낙성대공원)

17.8Km    2021-07-16

77, Nakseongdae-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul

Nakseongdae Park was built as a tribute to General Kang Gam-chan (948-1031) of the Goryeo dynasty. In 1973, the city of Seoul reorganized the birthplace of General Kang, resulting in changes to the park. Located inside the park are Anguksa Shrine, the general’s birthplace, and a three-story stone pagoda, which was made during the Goryeo dynasty. The 4.48-meter-high pagoda is made of granite, and is called “Kang Gam-chan Tap (pagoda)” or “Kang Gam-chan Nakseongdae Tap”.

*Anguksa Shrine
Anguksa is a shrine built in 1974 emulating the wooden architecture style of the Goryeo era. The shrine has high ceilings and houses the portrait of General Kang Gam-chan. The shrine is located on the road leading to the back gate of Seoul National University and has become a popular place in the area.

*Nakseongdae Yuji
Nakseongdae Yuji is the birthplace of General Kang Gam-chan and the original location of the three-story pagoda. During the maintenance of Nakseongdae area in 1973, the pagoda was moved into the vicinity of Anguksa Shrine, and a two-meter tall monument was erected in its original location to mark the historical significance of the site.

Gwangmyeong Indoor Gymnasium (광명시민체육관)

Gwangmyeong Indoor Gymnasium (광명시민체육관)

18.2Km    2024-02-20

703 Ori-ro, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Gwangmyeong Indoor Gymnasium is a stadium equipped with seating for 3,000 spectators. It houses facilities for physical training, including golf, fitness, and table tennis. The spacious and vibrant lawn plaza immediately draws attention. This complex includes an open art hall for performances, sports facilities like an inline bicycle track and basketball courts, and amenities such as a children's playground and an outdoor water play area. Additionally, it features a 16-meter-high artificial rock-climbing wall.

Bundang Astro Camp (분당 어린이천문대)

Bundang Astro Camp (분당 어린이천문대)

18.3Km    2022-08-26

132-1, Osan-ro, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

The Astro Camp was established to encourage young children to take an interest in space and natural science and to develop creative problem-solving skills. The Children's Observatory provides a wide range of educational programs developed by expert educators from diverse fields of majors at Yonsei University.

In the future, the observatory hopes to continue to expand its experience-centered, in-depth educational programs to help children reach a better understanding of astronomy and natural science principles. Programs focus not only on providing children with accurate information, but also seek to encourage participants to be self-motivated thinkers.