Namyangju Sareung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (남양주 사릉(정순왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산]) - Area information - Korea travel information

Namyangju Sareung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (남양주 사릉(정순왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Namyangju Sareung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (남양주 사릉(정순왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

13.1Km    2023-06-22

180, Sareung-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-573-8124

Sareung Royal Tomb is the tomb of Queen Jeongsun (1440-1521), a consort to King Danjong. She was perhaps the most tragic royal woman of the Joseon dynasty.

In 1453, she was selected to be queen out of many candidates and actually became the queen two years later. However, when King Danjong was forced to abdicate from the throne in 1457 and was exiled to Yeongwol in Gangwon-do, Queen Jeongsun was deprived of her title as well.

After King Danjong died, she built a thatched-roof house outside Seoul’s Dongdaemun Gate and lived there for the rest of her life, continuing to mourn her husband. The tomb’s name, Sareung, came from the fact that she had missed her dead husband so much.

Unlike other royal tombs, Sareung looks very simple. Its size is relatively small.

Seodaemun Museum of Natural History (서대문자연사박물관)

13.1Km    2021-07-02

51, Yeonhui-ro 32-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-330-8899

Nestled at the foothills of Ansan Mountain, a natural resting area in the city, Seodaemun Museum of Natural History is the first natural history museum in the nation to be established by a government agency. Opened on July 10, 2003, the museum offers various opportunities to experience and learn about the environment. It also provides the chance to interact with animals and plants, teaching the value of life.

Amsa Ecological Park (암사생태공원)

Amsa Ecological Park (암사생태공원)

13.2Km    2017-01-12

83-66, Seonsa-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0501


Amsa Ecological Park (located in Amsa-dong) is a large scenic park with long winding trails passing by reeds and other beautiful plants of the Han River. It is here as well that visitors can watch the flight of Korea’s migratory birds. The Ecological Park is famous for its beautiful scenery and its lush groves of reeds and pussy willows growing alongside the natural riverside road. Wild roses, loosestrifes, and tiger lilies are in bloom from spring to fall and the observation deck gives visitors a beautiful view of Han River and the area’s wide variety of birds such as reed warblers, titmice, and swallows. The river basin and its surrounding stones are a great place to learn about nature and are home to various bugs such as beetles, river mayflies, big scarlet hairstreak butterflies, and other water insects.

The Amsa Ecological Park is located nearby Godeok River Side Ecological Park and the Bicycle Theme Park, making this particular area one of the most popular tourist attractions along the Han River.

Gwangnaru Hangang Park (광나루한강공원)

Gwangnaru Hangang Park (광나루한강공원)

13.2Km    2021-12-25

83-66, Seonsa-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0501

Hangang Citizen's Park, composed of 12 areas including Jamsil, Ttukseom and Jamwon, is an eco-friendly park providing areas for sports and leisure. The park is equipped with various cultural and recreational facilities and also has an ecological park. Gwangnaru Hangang Park formed naturally through rich silt that flowed in from the upper Hangang River that was then filled with reeds, creating an ideal habitat for groups of migratory birds.

Songrim Sikdang (송림식당)

Songrim Sikdang (송림식당)

13.2Km    2021-03-29

79, Jayangbeonyeong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-457-5473

It is a restaurant where you can eat pork fried rice. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is pork bulgogi set menu.

The Chodae (초대)

The Chodae (초대)

13.2Km    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.

Mieum Maeuntang (미음매운탕)

Mieum Maeuntang (미음매운탕)

13.2Km    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.

Garden Gallery (가든갤러리)

13.2Km    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.

Blue Square (블루스퀘어)

Blue Square (블루스퀘어)

13.2Km    2024-03-05

294, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-1544-1591

Blue Square is a multipurpose performance venue located in Hannam-dong. It includes Shinhan Card Hall, a performance hall dedicated to musicals with 1,776 seats, and Mastercard Hall, a multipurpose performance hall with 1,400 seats. Blue Square also includes the Book Park, which has a collection of nearly 75,000 books, and a café with a terrace that looks toward the Namsan Mountain. Many visitors come to the Blue Square to see its collection of popular musicals and other performances.

Olive Young - Plus Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 플러스점)

13.2Km    2024-06-27

#B114~#B115, 372, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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