Manggyeongam Hermitage (망경암)

18.4Km 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.

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

18.5Km 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.

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.

Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital (중앙대학교광명병원)

18.6Km 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.

Damdaheon / 담다헌 체험교육관

18.6Km 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.

Bucheon Bow Museum (부천활박물관)

18.6Km 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.

Anyangcheon Stream (안양천)

18.9Km 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.

Dongpyun Korean Medicine Clinic (동편부부한의원)

19.0Km 2025-11-28

#202, 2nd Floor, 188 Burim-ro, Dongan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

Dongpyeon Korean Medicine Clinic focuses on restoring body balance through holistic treatments.
Specialized in detox care, weight control, skin improvement, and pre/postnatal therapy,
it helps the body recover naturally by addressing root causes, not just symptoms.

Jangheung Hanok Swimming Pool (장흥한옥수영장)

19.1Km 2024-07-03

322-60 Gwonyul-ro, Jangheung-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-829-2288

Jangheung Hanok Swimming Pool opened in 2017, blending the charms of a traditional hanok building with natural mineral waters to create an exotic swimming pool. The pool implements natural purification methods without the use of harsh chemicals, making it great for people who have atopy and other sensitive skin issues.

NHIS Ilsan Hospital (국민건강보험 일산병원)

19.4Km 2025-10-23

100 Ilsan-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

NHIS Ilsan Hospital, opened in March 2000, is the nation's only insurer-run hospital and one of the most trusted and frequently visited hospitals in Korea. The International Healthcare Center, established in August 2012, is currently headed by a professor of neurosurgery and operated by a staff of three. In particular, the center is dedicated to providing the best hospital services for Russian-speaking patients. Through partnerships with more than 50 organizations both in Korea and abroad, the hospital actively engages in monitoring local healthcare trends, promoting Korean medical services, and enhancing international patient care. It also conducts annual medical training programs for healthcare professionals from target countries (e.g., Kazakhstan, Mongolia) while providing charitable medical services to financially disadvantaged international patients.

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