Mirinae Holy Site (미리내 성지)

11.9Km 2024-02-29

420 Mirinaeseongji-ro, Yangseong-myeon, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

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.

Hantaek Botanical Garden (한택식물원)

13.1Km 2022-12-21

2, Hantaek-ro, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

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.

Yongin Beomnyunsa Temple (법륜사(용인 문수산))

14.4Km 2021-11-05

126, Nongchonpark-ro, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

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.

Yongin Leisure Pool (용인레저스포츠 야외수영장)

14.5Km 2024-03-18

495 Iwon-ro, Idong-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

Yongin Leisure Pool is a comprehensive leisure complex. It boasts a large swimming pool and a valley, along with a football field and a foot volleyball court, pensions, bungalows, and barbecue areas. The swimming pool is operational during the summer. For leisure and sports enthusiasts, there are nearby fishing spots and golf courses. Additionally, the complex is conveniently located near Sambongsan Mountain and Sigungsan Mountain, offering excellent hiking opportunities.

Hapjeong-dong Café Street (합정동 카페거리)

15.6Km 2024-03-19

415 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hapjeong-dong Café Street is a charming street near Hongik University Station lined with lovely cafés and restaurants offering cuisine from various countries. You'll find an abundance of unique cafés, including dessert cafés, bakeries, and nostalgic toy block cafés that evoke a sense of nostalgia. Some eateries specialize in single dish, while others offer exotic flavors from places like Hawaii and Africa, adding to the excitement of choice. During spring, you can enjoy a leisurely stroll along the cherry blossom-lined streets, creating a picturesque walking experience.

Hanwha Resort Yongin Besancon (한화리조트 용인 베잔송)

15.7Km 2025-03-16

79, Bongmu-ro 153beon-gil, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

Hanwha Resort Yongin Besancon has an outstanding location just outside of Seoul, with leisure amenities including a full 36-hole golf course, outdoor swimming pool in summer, and sledding hill in winter.

Cheonggye Farm (청계목장)

16.6Km 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.

Jeongseoktong Barbeque Tongjokgui Jogaeteo(정석통바베큐통족구이 조개터)

16.7Km 2024-10-15

133, Jungang, 2-ro, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do

It is a barbecue-flavored Jokbal (pig’s feet) restaurant. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do. The most famous menu is braised pigs' feet.

Yongdam Fishing Area (용담낚시터)

17.0Km 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.

Trivium (트리비움)

18.0Km 2025-09-16

175-4, Dongcheon 2-gil, Jinwi-myeon, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do

Trivium is a special retreat nestled in the quiet village of Dongcheon-ri, Jinwi-myeon, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do. Founded by a landscape architect and his wife, an aromatherapist, Trivium was envisioned as a place where visitors could set aside the weight of daily life and find true rest. The name trivium is a Latin word meaning “the three paths of learning,” symbolizing grammar, logic, and rhetoric, which compose the foundation of classical scholarship. Beyond its beautiful scenery, Trivium aspires to be an academic and philosophical space where everyone can explore the self and find inspiration. As Zhuangzi once said, “People see their reflection not in flowing water, but in still water." In this spirit, Trivium offers a unique experience of encountering oneself and the world in tranquility. More than just a building, it is a harmonious and serene sanctuary and a place of learning where people and nature breathe together.

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