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Gana Art Park (가나아트파크)

Gana Art Park (가나아트파크)

16.3Km    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

Seoul Iris Garden (서울창포원)

Seoul Iris Garden (서울창포원)

16.6Km    2020-08-24

916, Madeul-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-954-0031

Seoul Iris Garden is located between Dobongsan and Suraksan mountains in northern Seoul. The garden, measuring 52,417 ㎡, boasts a wide array of irises and other plants in 12 different themed zones including Iris Garden, Medicinal Plant Garden, and Wetland Park.

At the Iris Garden, 300,000 irises in 130 species are on display on a plot of land measuring 15,000 ㎡. Species include yellow iris, iris setosa, iris pallasii, and iris domestica, each boasting its own brilliant colors and delicate shape. The Medicinal Plant Garden is home to 130,000 plants in 70 different species of medicinal plants, allowing visitors to view the largest selection of medicinal herbs in the country. Wetland Park presents 70,000 wetland plants and houses an observatory deck from which visitors may view and learn about the diverse aquatic plants.

Cheoni Observatory within the garden provides visitors with a place take to in the beautiful scenery from above. The nearby forest lounge is a rest area for visitors as well as a center of operations for the park’s ecological education programs. Irises are in bloom from May to June of every year, but are even a sight to behold during the rest of the warmer months, given the delicate shape of their leaves.

[Seoul Trail Course 1] Suraksan · Buramsan Mountain Course ([서울 둘레길 1코스] 수락 · 불암산 코스)

[Seoul Trail Course 1] Suraksan · Buramsan Mountain Course ([서울 둘레길 1코스] 수락 · 불암산 코스)

16.6Km    2025-01-06

Junggye-dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Seoul Trail is a walking trail that encompasses the entire city of Seoul, with a total length of 157km and 8 courses. It weaves together the history, culture, and natural ecology of Seoul through various stories. The 1st course is a gentle path from Suraksan Mountain to Buramsan Mountain, covering 18.6km and taking approximately 8 hours and 10 minutes. This trekking course around Buramsan Mountain passes through Iris Garden, Deongneung-gogae, Information Center, Taereung Royal Tomb, Suamsa Temple, and Hakdoam Temple.

Olive Young - Namyangju Janghyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 남양주장현점)

16.7Km    2024-06-26

77, Janghyeon-ro, Jinjeop-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Bears Town Resort Condominium (베어스타운리조트 콘도미니엄)

Bears Town Resort Condominium (베어스타운리조트 콘도미니엄)

16.7Km    2025-03-16

27, Geumgang-ro 2536beon-gil, Naechon-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-540-5151

Bears Town Resort is a large, year-round recreational resort that offers a variety of sports facilities. Main facilities include a golf course, swimming pool, recreational sports plaza, and accommodation facilities.

Yangju Olleung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (양주 온릉(단경왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Yangju Olleung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (양주 온릉(단경왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

16.7Km    2025-01-07

255-41, Hoguk-ro, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-855-5228

Olleung Royal Tomb is the royal tomb of Queen Dangyeong (1487-1557), consort of King Jungjong, the 11th ruler of the Joseon dynasty. Queen Dangyeong married King Jungjong when she was 13 years old. In 1506, when King Jungjong ascended to the throne, she became a queen as well, but she was deposed due to her father leading a coup against her husband's acendancy. Therefore, her grave was not regarded as a royal tomb until 1739.

Goryeo Seolleongtang Haejangguk (고려설렁탕해장국)

Goryeo Seolleongtang Haejangguk (고려설렁탕해장국)

16.8Km    2024-02-23

5 Chodae-ro, Cheongsan-myeon, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Located in Yeoncheon, Goryeo Seolleongtang Haejangguk is renowned for its seolleongtang (ox bone soup) and haejangguk (hangover soup). Catering to a wide range of tastes, it is a favorite among all age groups, from children to the elderly, for its healthful offerings. The signature dishes include hot stone pot rice and ox bone soup. The ox bone broth, meticulously prepared with fresh ingredients, combines high-quality beef brisket to create a light, yet richly umami flavor.

Homeplus - Namyangju Jinjeop Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 남양주진접)

16.8Km    2024-04-23

1447, Geumgang-ro, Jinjeop-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Pizzeria Hyoinbang (피자성효인방)

16.8Km    2024-03-20

83-5 Gwonyul-ro, Jangheung-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Pizzeria Hyoinbang, which opened in the 1980s, is distinctively housed in a refurbished Korean traditional house with a tile roof. Unlike ordinary pizzerias, it offers Korean-style pizzas with unique toppings like bulgogi and crusts made with mugwort and sweet potato. Its savory yet not overly salty pizzas have captivated people's palates, enticing many to return multiple times.

Yeoldugaeulgyegok Valley (열두개울)

16.8Km    2024-02-06

Choseong-ri, Cheongsan-myeon, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Yeoldugaeulgyegok Valley is known for its stunning landscape of rocky cliffs and crystal-clear streams. It derives its name, meaning "twelve streams", from a time when no bridges existed, and people had to cross twelve streams to travel from Beopsu-dong to Deokdun-ri. With its clear, shallow waters, the area becomes a popular spot for vacationers during the summer.