Guri Hangang Park (Cosmos Park) (구리시민한강공원 (코스모스공원)) - Area information - Korea travel information

Guri Hangang Park (Cosmos Park) (구리시민한강공원 (코스모스공원))

Guri Hangang Park (Cosmos Park) (구리시민한강공원 (코스모스공원))

8.0Km    2021-09-15

Topyeong-dong, Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-550-2474

Guri Hangang Park offers a perfect rest area for visitors where visitors can feel the cool breeze coming off the river and rest amidst the beautiful natural scenery. The park’s bounties of flowers are at their peak in May with field of canola flowers, and in September when the cosmos bloom.

Namhansanseong Trail (남한산성 탐방로)

8.1Km    2024-02-20

Sanseong-ri, Namhansanseong-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Namhansanseong Trail is a historical-themed path designed to provide an experiential journey through the Namhansanseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This lengthy elliptical fortress is built on rugged terrain at an elevation of 500 meters, with walls spanning a circumference of 12.4 kilometers. Offering a total of five routes, the trail presents breathtaking scenery and adds charm with pathways that closely follow the fortress walls.

Water Garden (물의정원)

Water Garden (물의정원)

8.1Km    2023-07-27

398 , Bukhangang-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Namyangju Water Garden was created as a waterside ecological park with a vast area of ​​484,188 ㎡ created by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport as part of the Hangang River Restoration Project in 2012. For residents living nearby, the water garden is a neighborhood park visited to enjoy jogging and riding along the promenade and bicycle path. It is also a great tourist destination for travelers.

Bali Tourist Hotel (발리관광호텔)

8.1Km    2020-04-21

210, Pungseong-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-488-5911

Formerly known as LA Tourist Hotel, Bali Tourist Hotel is equipped with 50 rooms and the only tourist hotel in Gangdong-gu. Guests at the hotel may take advantage of the hotel's proximity to tourist sites and Dunchon Traditional Market.

Gyeonggi Janggyeongsa Temple (장경사(경기))

8.1Km    2025-01-14

676, Namhansanseong-ro, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-743-6548

Janggyeongsa Temple is located in Namhansanseong Fortress. Namhansanseong Fortress, which protected Seoul along with Bukhansanseong Fortress, was built at the same time as Janggyeongsa Temple in 1638, during the 16th year of King Injo. Warrior monks from all eight provinces throughout the country helped with the construction. Janggyeongsa Temple is the only remaining temple among nine such temples where military groups made up of monks stayed for trainings.

Gobundari Market (고분다리 전통시장)

Gobundari Market (고분다리 전통시장)

8.2Km    2023-12-22

8 Gucheonmyeon-ro 34-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

Gobundari Market is a traditional market that takes care of food, clothing, and shelter for residents in Cheonho-dong. Because it is located in the center of the neighborhood, it is also a market where one can get a closer look into the daily lives of locals. One characteristic that stands out from this traditional market is none other than the murals. Murals of various themes that decorate the market area add eclectic energy to the quaint neighborhood. Like any other traditional markets, there are stores where visitors can purchase Koreans’ all-time favorite snacks.

JDX - Gangdong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (강동역점JDX)

JDX - Gangdong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (강동역점JDX)

8.2Km    2024-04-22

1084, Cheonho-daero, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

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Nike - Olympic Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (나이키 올림픽)

Nike - Olympic Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (나이키 올림픽)

8.2Km    2024-04-18

1F, 1329, Yangjae-daero, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

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Traditional Food Town around Namhansanseong Fortress (남한산성 전통음식마을)

Traditional Food Town around Namhansanseong Fortress (남한산성 전통음식마을)

8.3Km    2021-03-17

731, Namhansanseong-ro, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-762-3010

The Traditional Food Town around Namhansanseong Fortress has many restaurants offering rice, dotorimuk (acorn jelly salad), tojongdak (whole chicken) dishes, and other traditional dishes. The area embraces almost 300 years of Korean history and the restaurants were built in traditional hanok-style buildings around Namhansanseong Fortress, a military stronghold from the Joseon dynasty.

Namhansanseong Provincial Park [UNESCO World Heritage] (남한산성도립공원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Namhansanseong Provincial Park [UNESCO World Heritage] (남한산성도립공원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

8.3Km    2024-02-29

731 Namhansanseong-ro, Namhansanseong-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-746-1088

Namhansanseong was a fortress that protected the southern approaches to the capital during the Baekje kingdom (18 B.C. – 660 A.D.) and the Joseon dynasty (1392-1897). During the Qing invasion of Joseon in 1636, King Injo of Joseon (reigned 1623-1649) sought refuge here and constructed Haenggung, a temporary palace. Subsequently, it became the administrative center of the Gwangju region, and today, it is a site where many cultural properties are preserved.