Ilsan Astro Camp (일산 어린이천문대)

11.3Km 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.

Paju Unification Park (통일공원(파주))

11.4Km 2021-01-29

1586-24, Tongil-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-940-4631

Paju Unification Park was built in Bongseo-ri, Paju-eup, in June 1973 to pay tribute to the soldiers who fought in the defense of the South during the Korean War, as well as to pray for unification. It is situated near Munsan Station where the UN War Correspondent Center was located during the armistice talks. A monument rests within the park that pays tribute to the 18 Korean and foreign war correspondents who died trying to share their, often tragic, stories of the war. They include Han Gyu-ho of the Seoul Shinmun as well as journalists from the U.S. (10 people), Britain (4 people), France (2 people) and the Philippines (1 person). There is also a tower built to commemorate the loyalty and courage of 10 brave soldiers who sacrificed themselves in a bomb attack, a memorial tower dedicated to anticommunist guerilla units from the Gaema Plateau, and a statue of Colonel Lee Yu-jung and Second Lieutenant Kim Man-sul.

Bangujeong Pavilion and Historic Site of Hwang Hui (반구정과 황희선생유적지)

11.4Km 2024-02-07

3 Bangujeong-ro 85beon-gil, Munsan-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Bangujeong is a pavilion situated in the lower reaches of the Imjingang River. It's where Hwang Hui (1363-1452), a civil servant from the late Goryeo and early Joseon dynasties, spent his later years after resigning from his position as Yeonguijeong, the highest-ranking official in the Joseon dynasty. This historic site dedicated to Hwang Hui includes a shrine erected in his memory and the Gyeongmojae Shrine, which houses details about his accomplishments.

Bangujeong Naruteojip (반구정나루터집)

11.4Km 2024-02-27

13, Bangujeong-ro 85beon-gil, Munsan-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
031-952-3472

This restaurant, set in an elegant hanok, is a historic establishment specializing in Minmuljangeogui (Grilled freshwater eel). Eels, a popular health food in Korea, are typically prepared salt-grilled or marinated in a sweet soy sauce-based mixture before grilling. When the eels are plump, they are charcoal-grilled to achieve a characteristic crispy exterior and tender interior. The grilled eel pairs excellently with the assortment of side dishes, including a clear Kongnamulguk (Bean sprout soup). Complete your meal with a Megimaeuntang (Spicy catfish stew) featuring Sujebi (Hand-pulled dough).

OgaJokbo (오가족보)

11.4Km 2024-10-15

6-4, Ilsan-ro, 803beon-gil, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-919-3732

A place that serves jokbal (pigs’ feet) using Korean meat. This braised pigs' feet restaurant is located in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do. The representative menu is braised pigs' feet.

Lotte Mart - Juyeop Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 주엽점)

11.5Km 2024-04-22

1496, Jungang-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Olive Young - Ilsan Hugok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 일산후곡점)

11.5Km 2024-06-26

541, Ilsan-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Mongdol Haemultang - Daehwa Branch (몽돌해물탕 대화)

11.7Km 2021-03-20

289, Kintex-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-911-8871

A place where you can enjoy Korean-style spicy seafood stew. The best menu at this restaurant is spicy seafood stew. This seafood restaurant is located in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do.

Olive Young - Paju Munsan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 파주문산점)

11.7Km 2024-06-27

#104, 71, Munhyang-ro, Munsan-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX) (킨텍스)

11.7Km 2022-12-22

217-60, Kintex-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-810-8114

As the largest exhibition center in Korea, KINTEX (Korea International Exhibition Center) has 10 exhibition halls that span 108,556 ㎡ and 40 meeting rooms that cover 13,303 ㎡. Since its opening in April 2005, KINTEX has undergone two of three scheduled expansions. September of 2011 marked the completion of the second expansion, adding 53,975 ㎡ of exhibition space to the world-class meeting facilities, and reinforcing KINTEX's position at the forefront of globalization and economic development in Korea.

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