Geumgwanghosu Lake (금광호수)

12.6Km 2024-02-07

Oheung-ri, Geumgwang-myeon, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Geumgwanghosu Lake, a valley-shaped lake, is a popular destination for fishing, featuring three fishing grounds around it. Many people visit the lake during the winter season for smelt fishing. The lake also offers a deck trail for visitors to enjoy a stroll around it. The birth home and workshop of Park Du-jin, a Korean poet, are nearby, and a section of the deck trail is also known as the Park Du-jin Literature Trail.

Yongin Beomnyunsa Temple (법륜사(용인 문수산))

12.9Km 2021-11-05

126, Nongchonpark-ro, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-332-5703

Beomnyunsa Temple, located at the foot of Munsusan Mountain in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, consists of Geungnakbojeon Hall, Gwaneumjeon Hall, Samseonggak Hall, Beomjonggak Hall, and other buildings.

The sizable 430-square-meter Daeungjeon Hall was built in an open form of the Chinese character "亞" ("ah") in a Southern Buddhist style. The hall, made of indigenous red pine tree from Baekdusan Mountain, contains a 53-ton stone Buddha Statue (three times bigger in size than the statue in Seokguram Grotto) and a 33-ton stone Munsu Bohyeon Buddhist Saint Statue. On the left wall are 104 Sinjungnim (guardians of Buddhist law) as well as a Dongjin Boan Buddhist Saint Statue. There are also 1,250 Buddhist saint statues, symbolizing the devotion of Buddhist followers.

Neorigul Culture Village (너리굴 문화마을)

13.1Km 2024-02-06

100 Neorigul-gil, Bogae-myeon, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Neorigul Culture Village, nestled in a mountainous setting, offers a range of amenities such as campgrounds, pensions, and diverse cultural spaces. The term "Neorigul," derived from the local dialect of Anseong, translates to "wide valley." Within this picturesque village, visitors can explore art installations, pensions, caravans, swimming pools, a café, and an art shop. The art shop not only showcases pottery, accessories, and household items but also presents metal craftworks by Lee Kyeong-ja, a revered figure designated as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Icheon Doniul Myeongpum Rice Village (이천 도니울 명품쌀마을)

14.0Km 2025-01-23

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Icheon Doniul (Dori-ri) Village in Icheon, Gyeonggi-do, is a typical farm village located on a plain field between Wonducheon Stream and Yanghwacheon Village. Dori-ri Village is a prestigious village where the culture of the Samhan period is still passed down. The rice cultivation is part of the culture that has been passed down since the Samhan period. The name "Doniul" is derived from the nearby Sodonibong Peak. The word "doni" means a wide field with wetlands. The village is made up of approximately 100 households with 303 villagers. It is also known as a village of longevity as many of the residents are over 100 years old. The village is the producer of the famous Icheon rice for the king. The village is located approximately 12 kilometers from Icheon downtown, which can be reached in an hour from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal.

Yongdam Fishing Area (용담낚시터)

14.2Km 2024-02-06

382-2 Wonyang-ro, Wonsam-myeon, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

Yongdam Fishing Area, located in Yongdam Reservoir, is also known as Saamji Fishing Area, named after the nearby village Saamji. It offers a variety of seating options, including land-connected seats, seats on the water, and a total of thirty-two floating bungalows. Anglers here can enjoy catching crucian carps and smaller fish species.

Taepyeongmu Instruction Hall (태평무 전수관)

14.3Km 2025-01-08

42 Taepyeongmu-gil, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-676-0141

Gang Seonyeong, who devoted a lifetime to traditional dance, built the Taepyeongmu Instruction Hall at her own expense in 1998 in her hometown of Anseong for the proper initiation into, and the preservation of traditional dance. Taepyeongmu dance is a traditional court dance that embodies the continuing hope for the nation to exist in peace. The dancers are adorned in magnificent regal costumes and execute enthusiastic movements, alternating steps while in serene repose. The center has a large performance hall with dance performances every Saturday and a museum displaying Taepyeongmu dance-related materials and folk articles from around the world.

Handok Museum (한독의약박물관)

14.5Km 2024-07-25

78 Daepungsandan-ro, Daeso-myeon, Eumseong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

The Handok Museum was founded to promote and introduce Handok, a producer of Korean medicines. The museum aims to introduce the benefits and breakthroughs of Korean medicine in an easy-to-understand way.

Goldeunbel - Lotte Icheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (골든벨 롯데이천)

14.5Km 2024-04-17

30, Iseopdaecheon-ro 321beon-gil, Hobeop-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Jisan Resort Snowman Rental Shop (지산리조트 눈사람 렌탈샵)

14.6Km 2025-01-23

244 Jisan-ro, Majang-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

The Jisan Resort Snowman Rental Shop, located at the entrance of Jisan Forest Resort, is a budget-friendly ski clothing and equipment rental shop. Its proximity to the ski resort, trendy clothing, and well-maintained gears, make it a popular choice among customers. The extensive collection also appeals to groups. Visitors can not only rent or purchase ski clothes and equipment but also take ski lessons with qualified trainers.

Mirinae Holy Site (미리내 성지)

14.6Km 2024-02-29

420 Mirinaeseongji-ro, Yangseong-myeon, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-674-1256

Mirinae Holy Site in Anseong is the final resting place of Saint Andreas Kim Daegeon, Korea’s first Catholic saint, along with his mother Ursula, Bishop Ferréol—the third head of the Joseon parish who ordained Priest Kim—and Vincentius Lee Minsik, who buried Saint Kim’s body. The name ‘Mirinae,’ meaning ‘Milky Way’ in Korean, adds a celestial significance to the site. Saint Andreas Kim Daegeon, who was martyred at the age of 26, was buried here 40 days after his execution. Sanctification efforts began in earnest in 1972 and have since resulted in the establishment of a memorial church, a statue of Saint Kim, and a serene garden for reflection.

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