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Gamaksan Mountain (Paju) [감악산(파주)]

13.2 Km    32188     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. 

Phil hotel

Phil hotel

13.4 Km    2273     2021-04-09

281-1, Gamagol-ro, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-877-5965

Phil Hotel is located near Songchu Valley Recreation Area, where the trees are green and the air is fresh. The staff is friendly enough to make sure that the guests are comfortable during their stay. The hotel has a total of 39 Standard, Twin, and VIP Rooms, all of which are furnished with TV, refrigerator, air conditioner, and high-speed Internet. Nearby tourist attractions include Songchu Valley, Bukhansan Mountain, Jangheung Recreation Area, Tomb of General Gwon Yul, and Songam Observatory. Phil Hotel is a mere 30-minute ride from Seoul, only a 10-minute ride from Songchu IC, and a mere 25-minute ride from Uijeongbu.

Gwangneung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (남양주 광릉(세조, 정희왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Gwangneung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (남양주 광릉(세조, 정희왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

13.5 Km    22698     2021-01-22

354, Gwangneungsumogwon-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-527-7105

Gwangneung, located in Namyangju in Gyeonggi-do is the royal tomb of King Sejo (1417-1468, reign 1455-1468) and Queen Jeonghui (1418-1483). The king and queen are enshrined separately. The tomb on the left is King Sejo’s and the one on the right is Queen Jeonhui’s with a pavilion standing between the two tombs. Requested by King Sejo on his will, the simple design of the tomb and the surrounding compare to the past tombs saved cost and manpower required to finish the work, which became the model for future royal tomb design. Gwangneung is surrounded by forests where an abundance of wild plants grow. It is famous for being the habitat of the Korean redheaded woodpecker (Natural Monument No. 11).

Café Horr at Dawn (새벽카페호르)

Café Horr at Dawn (새벽카페호르)

14.1 Km    0     2024-02-21

611 Songsan-ro, Byeollae-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Café Horr at Dawn, open until four in the morning, offers a cozy and relaxed ambiance, making it an ideal spot for a date, especially for those driving from Seoul. The menu includes unique options like the Hazelnut Dirty Mocha, which consists of homemade chocolate melted into a hazelnut cream latte, an Almond Vegan Latte for vegan patrons, and a brownie topped with vanilla ice cream.

Damdaheon / 담다헌 체험교육관

Damdaheon / 담다헌 체험교육관

14.2 Km    54851     2023-10-26

98, Songsan-ro 939beon-gil, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

Damdaheon is an experience center dedicated to the art of making rice cakes, situated in Geomundol (black stone) Village in Sangok-dong, Uijeongbu. It was opened on October 23, 2009, under Park Gyeong-ae, recognized as a master artisan by Gyeonggi-do. The center offers experience programs like rice cake-making, sweet red bean jelly-making, fermented soybean and sauce-making, kimchi-making, and bean curd-making, as well as weekend farms (offered on a yearly basis). It strives to promote the traditional healthy foods of Korea through hands-on experiences to children and young people, who tend to gravitate toward instant and Western food, and to encourage them to make their own rice cakes at home with Damdaheon’s easy rice cake recipes. 

Majanghosu Suspension Bridge (마장호수 출렁다리)

14.4 Km    3     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.

Dally.On (달리온)

Dally.On (달리온)

14.5 Km    0     2024-02-06

123 Songsan-ro 915beon-gil, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

Dally.On is a bakery-café, offering an array of bread baked by a pastry chef, along with freshly roasted coffee. Patrons can enjoy their refreshments on an outdoor terrace, which boasts a view of the surrounding nature. The drink menu includes a selection of americano, caffè latte, cappuccino, ssuk latte (mugwort latte), and heugimja latte (black sesame latte). For desserts, the café serves maneulppang (garlic bread), sogeumppang (salted butter rolls), and pain d'or.

Jangheung Hanok Swimming Pool (장흥한옥수영장)

14.6 Km    0     2024-07-03

322-60 Gwonyul-ro, Jangheung-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-829-2288

Jangheung Hanok Swimming Pool opened in 2017, blending the charms of a traditional hanok building with natural mineral waters to create an exotic swimming pool. The pool implements natural purification methods without the use of harsh chemicals, making it great for people who have atopy and other sensitive skin issues.

Nakta (나크타)

Nakta (나크타)

14.7 Km    0     2024-02-06

137 Mangwol-ro 28beon-gil, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

Nakta, situated at the base of Dobongsan Mountain, is a bakery café renowned for having the country's largest variety of salted butter rolls. The café's name, "Nakta," draws inspiration from the two peaks of Dobongsan Mountain and the Korean word for camel (Nakta). Their signature offerings include the "Dobongsan Tiger" and "Dobongsan Black Tiger" for salted butter roll; "Baby Butt Bread" for cream bread; and the "Nakta Golden Latte," a coffee infused with tropical fruit flavors.

Olive Young - Namyangju Cheonghak Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 남양주청학점)

15.0 Km    0     2024-06-27

1F, #106, #107, and #108, 9, Cheonghak-ro jungang-gil, Byeollae-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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