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Icheon Rice Cultural Festival (이천쌀문화축제)

Icheon Rice Cultural Festival (이천쌀문화축제)

13.9 Km    36376     2023-09-18

48, Gongwon-ro, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-644-4135

Icheon is famous for producing the best rice in Korea. In fact, Icheon rice is so good that it used to be served to the kings of Korea in the past, and is still highly thought of today. The Icheon Rice Culture Festival celebrates its famous rice and local agricultural practices. Various activities and events are prepared for festivalgoers of all ages to enjoy.

Baegam Jeil Sikdang (백암제일식당)

Baegam Jeil Sikdang (백암제일식당)

14.5 Km    10916     2024-02-29

11 Baegam-ro 201beon-gil, Baegam-myeon, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-332-4608

Baegam Jeil Sikdang, located near Dae Jang Geum Park, is renowned for its signature dish, sundae gukbap (blood sausage and rice soup). The experience of enjoying their sundae with kimchi and diced radish kimchi, paired with the thick soup cooked in a cauldron, is delightful. The Baegam sundae, believed to have originated in Baegam-myeon, was developed to satisfy the hunger of people visiting the large cattle market there during the Joseon dynasty. It is known for its chewy texture, abundant vegetables, and pork head meat. Nearby attractions such as Everland, the Korean Folk Village, and the Mulhyanggi Arboretum offer additional experiences to enrich your visit to the area. 

Waujeongsa Temple (Yongin) (와우정사(용인))

14.7 Km    43962     2024-02-29

224-4 Haegok-dong, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-332-2472

Founded in 1970 by displaced North Koreans seeking national reconciliation, Waujeongsa Temple is nestled among the magnificent peaks of Yeonhwasan Mountain. The temple is home to Yeolbanjeon Hall, Daegakjeon Hall, and Beomjonggak Pavilion. Notable among its statues are the twelve-meter-long Reclining Buddha in Yeolbanjeon Hall and Buldu, an eight-meter-high Buddha’s head statue located at the temple’s entrance. Additionally, the temple features unique Buddha statues from across Asia, including the Stone Tower of Unity, constructed with stones from Buddhist holy sites, and a jade Ascetic Statue of Shakyamuni.

Samsung Transportation Museum (삼성화재 교통박물관)

14.9 Km    4811     2022-12-20

171, Everland-ro 376beon-gil, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-320-9900

Samsung Transportation Museum, the nation’s first automobile museum, is located near Everland. It serves as a children’s traffic safety learning space. The museum displays a collection of over 700 world-famous pieces including 50 cars, 15 motorcycles, bicycles, horse-drawn carriages, and other transportation-related articles such as vehicle prototypes, parts, hood ornaments, souvenirs, and artwork. There are many hands-on programs for visitors to learn about transportation safety.

Olive Young - Yongin Pogok-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 용인포곡)

Olive Young - Yongin Pogok-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 용인포곡)

15.0 Km    0     2024-04-19

121, Pogok-ro, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

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8 Seconds - EVERLAND Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에잇세컨즈 에버랜드점)

8 Seconds - EVERLAND Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에잇세컨즈 에버랜드점)

15.1 Km    0     2024-04-19

199, Everland-ro, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Everland Resort [Tax Refund Shop] (에버랜드리조트)

Everland Resort [Tax Refund Shop] (에버랜드리조트)

15.1 Km    0     2024-04-19

199, Everland-ro, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Olive Young - Everland Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 에버랜드)

15.1 Km    0     2024-04-19

199, Everland-ro, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Everland Tulip Garden (에버랜드 튤립가든)

Everland Tulip Garden (에버랜드 튤립가든)

15.2 Km    50375     2022-03-18

199, Everland-ro, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-320-5000

Everland hosts the Tulip Garden event to mark the onset of spring from March to April each year. Enjoy various tulip motif events and activities.

Everland Summer Water Fun (에버랜드 썸머워터펀)

Everland Summer Water Fun (에버랜드 썸머워터펀)

15.2 Km    19090     2022-06-20

199, Everland-ro, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-320-5000

Since the first event in 2005, Everland's Summer Water Fun festival has made Everland one of the most popular summer attractions. The festival is packed with various programs like water shows, light shows, and game activities for visitors to enjoy.