Pureun Arboretum & Hang-dong Railroad (푸른수목원&항동철길) - Area information - Korea travel information

Pureun Arboretum & Hang-dong Railroad (푸른수목원&항동철길)

18.2Km    2025-01-17

240 Yeondong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul

Pureun Arboretum is a botanical garden boasting well-established ecological parks and scenic walking trails. It encompasses diverse themed gardens, including the Wildflower Garden, Hydrangea Garden, Conifer Garden, Broadleaf Tree Garden, Bulbous Plant Garden, Wetland Garden, and Rose Garden, complemented by an Visitor Center. The Forest Learning School, functioning as a greenhouse, showcases plants from various corners of the globe and hosts educational programs. Visitors can avail themselves of facilities like the book café, a café, and a library. Additionally, the arboretum is intersected by the abandoned railroad tracks of Hang-dong.

Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital Bucheon (순천향대학교 부속 부천병원)

18.2Km    2025-10-23

170 Jomaru-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

As a base hospital across the western part of Gyeonggi Province with a population of 2 million, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital is always devoting itself to improving the health and well-being of the people by providing intensive care for severe patients, lifelong treatment for patients with incurable diseases, and world-class treatment for specialized diseases. In particular, its Robotic Surgery Center applies robotic surgeries to various severe surgeries in urology, obstetrics and gynecology, surgery, thoracic surgery, and otolaryngology with up-to-date medical equipment. The Gastroenterology Center has the nation's top-level specialists who provide the best treatment with skilled high-level techniques and the latest endoscopes and ultrasound equipment. In addition, its International Medical Team, established in 2009, conducts medical service exchanges in various ways such as international medical exchanges and treatment of foreign patients. In particular, we strive to provide more comfortable, specialized, and fast treatment through our database on Russian, Central Asian, and Mongolian patients, accumulated over a long time.

Jeongok Eochon Food Bajirak Kalguksu (전곡어촌푸드 바지락칼국수)

Jeongok Eochon Food Bajirak Kalguksu (전곡어촌푸드 바지락칼국수)

18.2Km    2024-04-04

1-10 Jeongokhang-ro 14beon-gil, Seosin-myeon, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Recharge one's energy with a hot bowl of soup after cool water activities. This restaurant is located near Jeongok Port. The main menu is noodle soup made with fresh seafood caught in the West Sea. Thick and chewy noodles are made by cutting dough with a knife. Noodle soup with seafood is delicious and nutritious. One can feel the harmony of flavors when eating noodle soup with clams and noodle soup boiled with various types of seafood with seafood and green onion pancakes, made by kneading various seafood and vegetables in batter and pan-frying them. Seafood lovers should also try steamed clams with a rich flavor or griddled octopus with spicy sauce.

Olive Young - Anyang Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 안양사거리점)

18.2Km    2024-06-27

303, Anyang-ro, Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

-

Jjajangmyeon Museum (짜장면박물관)

Jjajangmyeon Museum (짜장면박물관)

18.2Km    2024-12-23

56-14 Chinatown-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon

Jjajangmyeon Museum is built in the former building of Gonghwachun, the official birthplace of jjajangmyeon, a food people of all ages love. Gonghwachun operated in this old-fashioned brick building until 1983, and the building was renovated as Jjajangmyeon Museum. It is the first jjajangmyeon-themed museum in Korea and consists of six permanent exhibition rooms and one special exhibition room. Visitors can see the birth and transformation of jjajangmyeon at a glance and the different types and recipes of jjajangmyeon. The special exhibition room presents exhibitions on a variety of topics every year. The reproduction of Gonghwachun’s original reception room and kitchen as well as the exhibition of how the metal delivery box changed over the years are also interesting.

Gureumsan Forest Park (Gureumsan Urban Forest Park) (구름산 산림욕장 (구름산 도시자연공원) )

Gureumsan Forest Park (Gureumsan Urban Forest Park) (구름산 산림욕장 (구름산 도시자연공원) )

18.2Km    2024-04-08

27 Ori-ro 619beon-gil, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Gureumsan Forest Park is densely populated with trees that are 20 meters high. The forest park has a playground and wooden benches, and has the highest phytoncide concentration out of all the 13 forest parks in Gyeonggi-do. This hiking trail has been developed with 356 fir trees and an 184-meter red clay trail to provide citizens and tourists with a relaxing barefoot walking experience. Most of the forest paths in the park area are covered in wood chips, making it easier to walk.

E-Mart - Gwangmyeong Soha Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 광명소하)

E-Mart - Gwangmyeong Soha Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 광명소하)

18.3Km    2024-04-22

97, Soha-ro, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do

-

Incheon Port Floodgate (인천항 갑문)

Incheon Port Floodgate (인천항 갑문)

18.3Km    2021-06-01

376, Wolmi-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-890-8000

Incheon Port Floodgate is located between the beautiful Wolmisan Mountain and Sowolmido Island. Surrounding the floodgate is a large 66,000 square meter garden covered with grass, pine trees, ginko trees, and cherry blossom trees, creating a beautiful scene. Especially in the spring, azaleas, royal azaleas, cherry blossoms, and magnolia blossoms are blooming, adding to the beauty of the garden.

If you visit when the floodgate opens, you will witness giant cargo ships and cruise ships passing through the gate to enter and leave the port. Also, at the situation room of the floodgate management office, an introductory video of Incheon Port is played to offer more information on the facility.

There are two floodgates at Incheon Port. One floodgate is 36 meters wide by 363 meters long. The other is 22.5 meters wide by 202 meters long. The larger one can accommodate vessels up to 50,000DWT and the smaller one can dock ships up to 10,000DWT. Per day, up to 20 vessels can enter and leave the port.

Hwaseong Boating Festival (화성 뱃놀이 축제)

Hwaseong Boating Festival (화성 뱃놀이 축제)

18.3Km    2025-07-10

5 Jeongokhang-ro, Seosin-myeon, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-70-7733-0390

Hwaseong Boating Festival is a maritime cultural festival held at Jeongok Port, the closest port to Seoul. Jeongok Port is just over a two-hour distance from Seoul by public transportation and is beloved by couples for its beautiful sunsets. The festival offers a full day of diverse sea-related experiences, including sailing yachts, powerboats, marine cable cars, sea fishing village experiences, and non-motorized watercraft activities. The festival also features an EDM party by the sea at night, dance performances by residents, plogging, and concerts, providing plenty of entertainment. 

◎Tip
The picturesque sunsets at Jeongok Port are frequently featured in Korean TV shows, making it a perfect spot for capturing memorable photos. Be sure to try various angles and settings for the best shots!

Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village (송월동 동화마을)

Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village (송월동 동화마을)

18.3Km    2025-10-23

Songwol-dong 3(sam)-ga, Jung-gu, Incheon

Songwol-dong was named for its view of the moon between the pine forest. The opening of Incheon Port in 1883 led to the start of many foreigners coming into the area for settlement, and it turned into a rich village. However, young people gradually moved out, leaving the village in a state of stagnation. As such, a renovation project was brought about to improve the development of the village by decorating with murals and sculptures of classic fairy tales.