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Anyang Art Park (안양예술공원)

17.7Km    2025-10-23

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.

Chunghyeon Museum (충현박물관)

Chunghyeon Museum (충현박물관)

17.9Km    2021-08-02

5-6, Ori-ro 347beon-gil, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-2-898-0505

The Chunghyeon Museum preserves the legacy of the respected scholar Ori Lee Wonik. The museum's logo is inspired by the scholar's signature on a letter that he wrote four years before his death, addressed to his son Lee Uijeon, grandson Lee Suyak, and successive descendants. Visitors can see various artifacts and ruins related to Lee Wonik.

Gyeonggi Cheonggyesa Temple (청계사(경기))

Gyeonggi Cheonggyesa Temple (청계사(경기))

18.0Km    2021-11-23

475, Cheonggye-ro, Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-345-2533

Cheonggyesa Temple is a Buddhist temple near Baegunhosu Lake that became well-known as the site of udumbara flower, a rarity that blooms on Buddhist statues. Built during the Silla Kingdom, the temple offers many sights, including the Cheonggyesa Temple Monument, Geungnakjeon Hall, the bell tower, Samseonggak Shrine, Ksitigarbha Hall, and Gamnoji Pond. Among the many things to see, visitors should not miss a glimpse of the Bronze Bell of Cheonggyesa Temple and the Wood Printing Block in Cheonggyesa Temple. Created in the 27th year of the reign of King Sukjong (1701) of the Joseon dynasty, the Bronze Bell has been designated as a national treasure, and is adorned with elaborate patterns.

Gusan Martyrs' Shrine (구산성지)

Gusan Martyrs' Shrine (구산성지)

18.0Km    2024-02-08

387-16 Mangwol-dong, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do

Gusan Martyrs' Shrine, located in Gusan Village, named for its turtle-shaped mountain, is a Catholic holy site. It houses the graves of nine martyrs, including Kim Seongwoo Antonio. The history of the martyrs, their persecution, and their lives, imbued with a spirit of martyrdom, attract Catholic pilgrims to the site. The area's picturesque landscaping also makes it a favored location for TV drama, commercial, and film productions.

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Gimpo Han River Hotel (라마다앙코르 바이윈덤 김포한강호텔)

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Gimpo Han River Hotel (라마다앙코르 바이윈덤 김포한강호텔)

18.2Km    2024-08-13

169 Arayuk-ro 152beon-gil, Gochon-eup, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Gimpo Han River Hotel is located just a 10-minute drive from Gimpo International Airport and KINTEX. The hotel was built in 2019 under the international hotel brand Ramada. In addition to the many rooms, the hotel offers a range of amenities, including a kid's zone, restaurant, banquet hall, business center, fitness center, coin laundromat, and more.

Bucheon Bow Museum (부천활박물관)

18.3Km    2021-12-23

482, Sosa-ro, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-32-614-2678

Reflected by the outstanding performance of Korean archers at recent Olympic games, Koreans have an esteemed reputation for their skills in archery and craftsmanship. But this undoubted skill has historical precedent, as bows were an important weapon of war throughout Korean history. The Bucheon Bow Museum was established to show visitors the spirit of Korean archery, and demonstrate its ancestral traditions of bowyer craftsmanship. The museum houses traditional bows (gukgung), which are considered prized cultural pieces, and have been made by a Bucheon family, which has fostered a lineage of bowyers across five generations. In addition, the museum exhibits various pieces and articles related to archery.

Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital (중앙대학교광명병원)

18.4Km    2025-11-06

110 Deokan-ro (Iljik-dong), Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital is a general medical institution with approximately 700 beds. Opened in March 2022, the hospital has a total floor area of 97,000㎡ and consists of 14 floors above ground and 8 floors underground.
The hospital operates around six specialized clusters for critical care: Cancer Hospital, Cardiovascular & Cerebrovascular Hospital, Respiratory & Allergy Center, Digestive Disease Center, Spine Center, and Joint Center. With leading specialists in each field and state-of-the-art medical equipment, it provides advanced treatments and multidisciplinary care.
Recognized as a “hospital specializing in surgery,” Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital plays a central role in the metropolitan critical care system. It leads the digital transformation of healthcare by harmonizing digital healthcare with public health services, strengthening its position as a highly competitive medical institution. Moving forward, the hospital will continue to pursue patient-centered medical innovation and strive to become a next-generation hospital that represents not only the Seoul metropolitan area but also the Republic of Korea.

Tomb of General Gwon Yul (권율장군묘)

Tomb of General Gwon Yul (권율장군묘)

18.5Km    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.

Anyangcheon Stream (안양천)

Anyangcheon Stream (안양천)

18.7Km    2025-01-13

Seoksu-ro, Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8045-7000

Anyangcheon Stream flows through seven cities in Gyeonggi-do as well as 7 districts of Seoul. The stream starts from the valley, south of Cheonggyesan Mountain, in Uiwang, Gyeonggi-do and flows 35.1 kilometers to the Hanggang River between Yeongdeungpo-gu and Yangcheon-gu. Various types of birds enjoy the stream making it an ecology stream in the middle of the city as well as provide citizens with leisure including bicycle path, bridges, rest area, sports facilities and more.

Damdaheon / 담다헌 체험교육관

Damdaheon / 담다헌 체험교육관

18.8Km    2023-10-26

98, Songsan-ro 939beon-gil, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

Damdaheon is an experience center dedicated to the art of making rice cakes, situated in Geomundol (black stone) Village in Sangok-dong, Uijeongbu. It was opened on October 23, 2009, under Park Gyeong-ae, recognized as a master artisan by Gyeonggi-do. The center offers experience programs like rice cake-making, sweet red bean jelly-making, fermented soybean and sauce-making, kimchi-making, and bean curd-making, as well as weekend farms (offered on a yearly basis). It strives to promote the traditional healthy foods of Korea through hands-on experiences to children and young people, who tend to gravitate toward instant and Western food, and to encourage them to make their own rice cakes at home with Damdaheon’s easy rice cake recipes.