Seongho Museum (성호박물관)

10.8Km 2021-02-24

131, Seongho-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-481-2574

Seongho Museum was built by the municipality of Ansan in memory of Seongho Yi Ik (1681-1763), a great Neo-Confucian scholar from Ansan, to house his personal academic works and associated artifacts. The museum was opened in May 2002 and has on exhibit the personal handwritten materials and works of Yi Ik and other relics related to his studies and philosophy.

Major exhibits include Yi Ik’s handwritten poems and letters, the Seongho literary book, and books written by Toegye Yi Hwang, Misu Heo Bok, Bangye Yu Hyeong-won, and Dasan Jeong Yak-yong, most of which are the original copies. There are also a significant number of relics on exhibit that were once owned by individual collectors.

Surim Gongwon (수림공원가든)

10.9Km 2024-02-15

Bldg A, 269 Juan-ro, Namdong-gu, Incheon

Opened in 1984, Surim Gongwon is renowned for its expertise in galbi gui (grilled galbi). Its signature dish, soyangnyeom galbi gui (grilled marinated beef galbi), consists of beef ribs that have been marinated in a blend of sweet and savory seasonings before being grilled over charcoal. This preparation method ensures that the meat is both tender and rich in flavor. The restaurant's staff takes care of grilling the meat, providing a comfortable dining experience for guests, including those who may be trying galbi for the first time.

Ansan Botanical Garden (안산식물원)

10.9Km 2021-05-07

113, Seongho-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-481-3168

Opened in 2001, the Ansan Botanical Garden has three halls. The first hall (382.81㎡) is a tropical garden, home to 98 species, including palm trees. The second hall (846㎡) features 177 species in 11 families of floral plants, such as irises. The third hall (846㎡) features 177 species in 4 families of marsh plants. Outside gardens include a rose garden, fruit tree garden, wild plant garden, plant succession garden, and a pond featuring a total of 46 plants including red momo botan lotus. The botanical park has a pyramid-shaped, modern greenhouse that is a source of pride for Ansan City. The park is also connected to Seongho Park.