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Hantaek Botanical Garden (한택식물원)

0m    34152     2022-12-21

2, Hantaek-ro, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-333-3558

Established in 1979, Hantaek Botanical Garden features the nation's largest botanical garden which houses total of 9,700 plant species including 2,400 species of wild plants and 7,300 species of foreign plants. Along with various domestic and international plant species, the botanical garden makes an effort in research studies through the botanical lab, interactions with domestic and international botanical gardens and modernized facilities. Also, it was designated as Rare plant and Extinction crisis plant habitat and conservation by the Ministry of Environment and has been carrying out acts to preserve national grown-plants and restoring the habitats continuously as well as various hands-on programs and exhibitions that offer education about nature.

Hantaek Botanical Garden is comprised of Natural Ecology Hall, Water Plant Botanical Garden, Wall Garden, Rock Garden, Silver Grass Garden and Hemerocallis collections, Hosta collections, Iris garden, and other gardens. Australia Plant Greenhouse, exhibiting baobab trees, South Africa Greenhouse, Herb greenhouse, and a rest area are also available for visitors.

Anseong Seoil Farm (안성 서일농원)

6.0 Km    42141     2024-02-21

332-17 Geumil-ro, Iljuk-myeon, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Anseong Seoil Farm is dedicated to crafting jang (fermented condiments) using wholesome ingredients. They utilize meju (fermented soybeans) made with 100% Korean-grown soybeans to create their signature products like cheonggukjang (rich soybean paste), doenjang (soybean paste), and gochujang (red chili paste). Visitors can witness around 2,000 crocks. Additionally, the farm boasts an onsite restaurant where visitors can relish dishes prepared from these jangs.

Cheonggye Farm (청계목장)

6.7 Km    0     2024-02-06

20 Cheonggye-ro 104beon-gil, Baegam-myeon, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

Cheonggye Farm is a petting farm, offering a hands-on dairy farming experience by reservation. It features a Milk School (education center), an outdoor experience center, a farm, an animal farm, and horseback riding stables. There are two types of experience programs available: Course A and Course B. Course A includes activities such as ice cream making, milking mother cows, bottle-feeding calves, and feeding cows. Course B focuses on making ice cream and bottle-feeding calves.

Dae Jang Geum Park (용인 대장금파크)

Dae Jang Geum Park (용인 대장금파크)

7.0 Km    1     2024-04-08

25 Yongcheon drama-gil, Baegam-myeon, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

Dae Jang Geum Park is the largest historical drama set of MBC in Korea, featuring various architectural sets reconstructed from different historical periods. The park includes facilities such as the Dae Jang Geum Memorial Set, Mangyeongjeon Hall, Gyujanggak Library, Donggungjeon Palace, and the Inspection Department. It has served as the filming location for famous TV series like "Jumong," "Lee San, Wind of the Palace," and "The Great Queen Seondeok," as well as movies such as "The Face Reader" and "The Treacherous." Visitors can immerse themselves in history at the royal costume experience room, where they can wear traditional costumes and take photos on the various sets. Additionally, guests can enjoy their time at the herbal teahouse and souvenir shops.

Dae Jang Geum Park (용인 대장금 파크)

Dae Jang Geum Park (용인 대장금 파크)

7.1 Km    18213     2018-12-25

25, Yongcheon drama-gil, Baegam-myeon, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

Dae Jang Geum Park in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do is the largest historical drama set in Korea. Facilities in the themed park are semi-permanent facilities reflected the architectural style, lifestyle and culture of the past, based on historical records. The facilities are in great harmony with the surrounding natural landscapes, which makes tourists feel as if they have traveled to the past in a time machine. The park has also been used as a filming site for music videos, documentaries, and commercials.

Baegam Jeil Sikdang (백암제일식당)

Baegam Jeil Sikdang (백암제일식당)

8.5 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. 

Blue One Yongin Country Club (블루원 용인컨트리클럽)

8.7 Km    7215     2021-05-21

40, Bogaewonsam-ro 1534beon-gil, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-1899-1888

Opened in August 1993, the Blue One Yongin Country Club is a 1,518,737 ㎡ golf course with 27 holes. Beautiful works by Douglas Nickels, a renowned figure in the world of plastic arts, can be found throughout the golf course and around tees.

Anseong Dongmakgol Ice Fishing Festival (안성 동막골 빙어축제)

Anseong Dongmakgol Ice Fishing Festival (안성 동막골 빙어축제)

9.8 Km    85395     2023-04-17

Dugyo-ri, Juksan-myeon, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-674-4528

Visitors are welcome to participate in various winter activities such as ice fishing, sledding, traditional winter games, barehanded fishing, and more! Gwanghyewon Reservoir, the venue of Anseong Dume Lake Ice Fishing Festival, is one of the largest reservoirs of Anseong-si, known for its first class water quality that runs down from Charyeon Mountain Range.

Icheon Rice Cultural Festival (이천쌀문화축제)

Icheon Rice Cultural Festival (이천쌀문화축제)

10.0 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.

Gosam Reservoir (고삼저수지)

Gosam Reservoir (고삼저수지)

10.1 Km    0     2023-12-22

108 Gosamhosu-ro, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Gosam Reservoir is a vast reservoir that was completed in 1963 to supply water to nearby areas. The reservoir is abundant in aquatic plants, providing a good habitat for fish. The dreamy scenery in foggy dawn is like a painting. For this reason, it is a famous filming location frequented by photographers. Visitors can enjoy a walk along the path around while listening to early birds chirp in the background. It is known as a popular spot for auto-camping. The reservoir has three small islands known as Baseok Island, Palja Island, and Donggeurak Island. The lake is so large that it may feel like an ocean surrounded by land. The lake's circumference is 14 kilometers, and it takes 25 minutes by car to encircle the whole lake. The lakeside is also a cherry blossom driving course in spring. In addition to being a popular free campsite, the reservoir is also famous for its fabulous sunset and sunrise views.