Tomb of General Gwon Yul (권율장군묘)

17.7Km 2024-02-07

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

General Gwon Yul (1537-1599) is a historic figure from the Joseon dynasty. He is celebrated for repelling the invading Japanese forces at Haengjusanseong Fortress and other locations near Seoul during the Japanese Invasion of Korea (1592-1598). In front of the tomb stands a tombstone, flanked by pairs of stone statues. These pairs consist of Sangseok, Hyangnoseok, Dongjaseok, Muninseok, and Mangjuseok, with one statue from each pair positioned on the left and the other on the right, respectively. The site also includes the tombs of his father and older brother. His descendants continue to visit and commemorate him to this day.

Anyang Art Park (안양예술공원)

17.8Km 2024-10-24

7 Yesulgongwon-ro 131beon-gil, Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8045-7000

Anyang Art Park, formerly known as Anyang Recreational Park, is an easily accessible, well-maintained cultural space. It has been revitalized with updated features such as artificial waterfalls, an outdoor stage, a plaza, walking paths, and enhanced lighting facilities. The park promotes art projects by displaying 50 artworks from renowned Korean and international artists throughout various locations. Nearby, visitors can explore additional local attractions including hiking trails through dense forests, traditional temples such as Anyangsa Temple and Yeomburam Hermitage, the treasure-designated Flagpole Supports at Jungchosa Temple Site, and the Kimchungup Architecture Museum, all of which contribute to a rich area experience.

Anyang Public Art Project (안양공공예술프로젝트)

17.8Km 2023-08-17

Anyang-dong, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-687-0548

Anyang Public Art Project (APAP) is Korea's only public art festival that takes place once every three years. APAP takes inspiration from Anyang's geography, culture, and history to create, build, exhibit, and perform a wide range of art such as paintings, sculptures, architecture, media work, and more, turning the city into a giant gallery open to the public. 2023 marks the 7th APAP festival, and the event will be organized around the theme of Zone 7, an imaginary space for a closer look into the world of imagination and public art.

Olive Young - Hoeryong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 회룡역)

18.1Km 2024-04-17

1F, 99, Oemi-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

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The Chodae (초대)

18.1Km 2024-02-26

6-45 Gangbyeonbuk-ro 632beon-gil, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
031-557-7318

The Chodae, established in 1999, is a restaurant specializing in traditional Korean course menus, located in front of the Hangang River in Namyangju. They select only high-quality ingredients, and all dishes are freshly prepared by specialized chefs in their respective sections, ensuring excellent food quality. Their signature menu, Eunhye sangcharim (Eunhye set menu), includes delicacies such as japchae, sogogi chapssal twigim (deep-fried beef in sweet rice batter), galbijjim (braised galbi), and jeonbok maneul gui (grilled abalone with garlic). The restaurant is renowned for its luxurious cuisine and beautiful scenery.

Songam Space Center (송암스페이스센터)

18.1Km 2019-11-26

103, Gwonnyul-ro 185beon-gil, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-894-6000

Songam Space Center, set against the gorgeous backdrop of nearby Jangheung Park, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, is one of the largest space themed parks in Korea. Situated on Gyeomyeongsan Mountain at around 440 meters above the sea level, the observatory (B1-3F) features a main telescope that was locally developed and allows visitors to see the stars even during the day. The observatory is part of Stars Valley, which consists of three different buildings: the Space Center, Star House, and Songam Observatory.

Newton Center, a main observatory center of Songsam Observatory has a 600 milimeter Ritchey-Chretien reflecting telescope allowing for clear and convenient observation of the stars. Galilei Center, a sub-observatory facility has seven telescopes including reflecting, catadioptric and refracting telescopes, as well as a CCD camera, digital camera, intermediate telescope and other observation aid devices. Facilities at the observatory include the Challenger Learning Center, a Digital Planetarium, and Star House, a four-story accommodation/training facility. There are also two cable cars, each of which can hold as many as 33 people.

Mieum Maeuntang (미음매운탕)

18.1Km 2024-02-27

22 Gangbyeonbuk-ro 632beon-gil, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
031-566-3564

Mieum Maeuntang is a freshwater fish specialty restaurant near the Hangang River in Namyangju. Their signature dishes include megi maeuntang, a spicy catfish stew with various vegetables, as well as bungeojjim (braised crucian carp). They also offer a variety of Korean dishes like pajeon (green onion pancake), gamjajeon (potato pancake), and dotorimuk (acorn jelly salad). It's an ideal spot for a stroll along the nearby Hangang River after your meal.

Olive Young - Ilsan Pung-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 일산풍동)

18.2Km 2024-04-19

26, Supsongmaeul-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Lotte Mart - Jangam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 장암점)

18.2Km 2024-04-22

224, Janggok-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Garden Gallery (가든갤러리)

18.3Km 2024-02-21

57-28 Gangbyeonbuk-ro 632beon-gil, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
031-566-7777

Garden Gallery is a restaurant with a spacious garden and an outdoor terrace. The ground floor operates as a drawing café and hosts one-day classes. The dining area is located on the second floor, divided between a hall and terrace seating. Guests can enjoy their meals on the terrace while taking in the beautiful scenery. Their signature dish is the Texas barbeque pork ribs.

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