Manggyeongam Hermitage (망경암)

19.4Km 2021-04-24

72, Taepyeong-ro 55beon-gil, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-753-3090

Manggyeongam’s name derives from the hermitage's view of Seoul, and is located in Bokjeong-dong of Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do. Manggyeongam Hermitage is said to be the place where kings of the late Goryeo and early Joseon periods prayed for peace for their subjects. In addition, Prince Pyeongwon, the 7th son of King Sejong, and Grand Prince Jean built an altar at Mangyeongam Hermitage and Chilseongdae Peak and pledged filial piety.

The hermitage is more widely known for its connection to the Chilseong faith, in which believers worship Chilseong (the Seven Stars). It is easily recognized by the written records inscribed into the rock wall. Located at the hermitage is the Rock-carved Seated Buddha, an original work of the hermitage that is also designated Gyeonggi-do’s Tangible Cultural Asset No. 102. The Buddha is embossed inside a deep hole in the rock. In the words inscribed near the statue, there is also a legend that says Lee Gu-seung carved Gwaneum Statue near Rock-carved Seated Buddha and built the hermitage in 1897.

Next to the hermitage is a pond called “Bokumul,” which means “blessed sugared water.” The neighborhood of Bojeong-dong takes its name from this pond. At the hermitage, Daeungjeon Hall (the main hall), Samseonggak Shrine (shrine for three spirits), and Mireukjeon Hall were all established fairly recently. The hermitage site also includes a huge Mireuk Daebul statue (Great State of Maitreya Buddha) and a five-story stone pagoda.

Gana Art Park (가나아트파크)

19.4Km 2024-02-07

117 Gwonyul-ro, Jangheung-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Gana Art Park is a park featuring an art museum, playground, performing stage, art shop, restaurant, and more. The park includes the Gana Children’s Art Museum, showcasing artworks by Korean and international contemporary art masters. There is also the Blue Space, where a work of Picasso is displayed, the Red Space dedicated to artworks of contemporary masters, and the Yellow Space, which is a playground equipped with nets

Sangdong Lake Park (상동호수공원)

19.4Km 2021-08-17

15, Jomaru-ro 85beon-gil, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-32-625-4727

Sangdong Lake Park is the largest park in Bucheon. A 2.5-kilometer promenade runs along a man-made lake, providing a refreshing and cool environment for a light exercise. The park also offers a beautiful sight year round thanks to the seasonal flowers that decorate the area. Some of the park's main facilities include a fountain, park square, wildflower garden, and sports facilities.

Olive Young - Madu Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 마두역)

19.4Km 2024-04-19

1182, Jungang-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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House of Flowers and Lake / 꽃과 호수의 집

19.4Km 2025-03-05

79 , Norumok-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-10-2999-9360

The House of Flowers and Lakes is a homestay in an apartment in Ilsan, Seoul Capital Area. There are two rooms: Narcissus has a double bed, private bathroom, and a terrace, while Moss Rose has two single beds and simpler furniture. The owner loves travelling, and souvenirs from around the world are on show in the shared kitchen and living room. A simple breakfast is provided free of charge. The apartment is close to Madu Station on Subway Line 3 and Baekma Station on the Gyeongui-Jungang Line. Nearby destinations such as KINTEX and Haengjusan Fortress are a 20-minute drive away.

Olive Young - Gyeyang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 계양점)

19.5Km 2024-06-26

3, Ojosan-ro, Gyeyang-gu, Incheon

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Jangseogak Archives (한국학중앙연구원 한국학학술정보관.장서각)

19.5Km 2019-11-25

323, Haogae-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-709-8111

Jangseogak Archives was established by Yi Wang-jik in 1918 as a library for Korean studies. Since its opening, the library has housed archives of Korean classics and modern works as well as the Jangseogak documents, which were transferred from the Cultural Asset Management Bureau (now Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea) in 1971.

Jangseogak has a stack room, a space for collecting and arranging classical manuscripts and general books, a reading room, a room for references and genealogical records, a theses and periodicals room, an area for special documents, and rooms for filming, photocopying, and developing microfilms. It contains documents for scholastic research and education.

Most notably, the Jangseogak holds the Uigwe (287 types 490 books, or Royal Protocols of the Joseon Dynasty, and Donguibogam (25 volumes 25 books/Treasure No. 1085-2) documents, which are both listed on the UNESCO Memory of the World register.

Korea Manhwa Museum (한국만화박물관)

19.5Km 2025-01-16

1 Gilju-ro, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

This museum collects and stores Korean cartoons and related materials, which are the basis for the creation of K-Webtoons. It covers everything from old cartoons to characters and webtoons that are gaining global popularity recently. It is composed of the Korean Manhwa History Museum, the Manhwa Experience Exhibition Hall, the Manhwa Library, and the Manhwa Video Screening Hall. There is also a corner where you can try coloring your own webtoon.

Asosan (아소산)

19.5Km 2017-11-23

128, Jeongbalsan-ro, Ilsan-Dogu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-903-5333

Asosan offers various menus including sliced raw fish, sushi, and Japanese-style udon.

Homeplus Stores - Gyesan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스스토어즈 계산)

19.6Km 2024-04-23

14, Ojosangongwon-ro, Gyeyang-gu, Incheon

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