Gamagol (가마골)

19.5Km 54 2021-03-26

63, Godeok-ro 38-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3426-6460

It is famous for Samgyeopsal (pork belly) grilled on the lid of the pot. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangdong-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is grilled pork belly.

Saekhyeon Tunnel (색현터널)

19.6Km 0 2024-02-06

Sangcheon-ri 1628-3, Cheongpyeong-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Saekhyeon Tunnel, spanning 423 meters in length, was first opened in 1939 and functioned as part of the Gyeongchun Line railway up until 2010. After the railway line was rerouted, the tunnel found a new purpose as a section of the Bukhangang Bike Path. It has also earned the nickname "Moss Tunnel" due to the moss that has grown around its entrances. The tunnel, especially known for its distinctive round entrances, has become a favored location for photography enthusiasts.

Korea Military Academy (육군사관학교)

19.6Km 27912 2022-08-30

574, Hwarang-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2197-6125

Korea Military Academy is a place of strict rules, patriotism, and military cadets. It was extremely difficult for outsiders to visit the academy until 1997, when a special tourism course was created. The course showcases the major sites at Korea Military Academy. Starting from the school information center, visitors can see the museum, memorial hall, and exhibition center in a 1.5 hour course. The Military Museum displays treasures and materials from each branch of the military, while visitors can see the history of the military and lifestyle of cadets at the memorial hall. However, the highlight of a trip to Korea Military Academy is watching the Hwarang Ceremony, a parade of cadets which takes place every Saturday at 11:30. In the ceremony, cadets don their formal uniform to march. Touring the academy at 10 is perfect for watching the parade later.

Taereung and Gangneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 태릉과 강릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

19.6Km 26105 2022-09-19

681, Hwarang-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul
+82-2-972-0370

Designated as a Historic Site, Taereung & Gangneung Royal Tombs is comprised of two tombs. Taereung Royal Tomb houses the burial mound of Queen Munjeong who was the second queen of King Jungjong, the 11th King of the Joseon dynasty, and Gangneung Royal Tomb houses the burial mounds of King Myeongjong, the 13th King of Joseon dynasty, and Queen Insun. King Myeongjong ascended the throne after his elder brother, King Injong, when he was twelve years old at Geunjeongjeon Hall in Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1545. The king’s mother, Queen Munjeong ruled behind the scenes, acting as guardian for eight years.

Interactive Art Museum (인터렉티브아트뮤지엄)

19.7Km 7198 2021-03-05

1655, Hoban-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Situated in Gapyeong, the city of peace and relaxation, Interactive Art Museum is the first of its kind to be opened in Korea. The museum displays artworks that incorporate state-of-the-art technology, offering unique and interactive art experiences to viewers, and distinguishes itself from regular art museums. Interactive Art Museum invites visitors to engage in art through interactive three dimensional artworks and illusory multimedia effects.

Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong, Seoul (서울 암사동 유적)

19.8Km 35443 2021-07-27

875, Olympic-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3425-6520

The Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong reproduces the lifestyle of the Neolithic Era. Even the entrance gate is shaped like a huge dolmen and the trash cans are ancient diagonal-line patterned earthenware. Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong was excavated in 1925 when a flood washed away the soil on the banks of the Hangang River and exposed a large number of diagonal-line patterned earthenware. After several excavations, the Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong was established.

The site was a location for a massive colony, thus many ancient buildings, stone axes and stone arrows have been uncovered as well as countless diagonal-line patterned earthenware. The housing site is round with a spot in the center for fire. The site is colossal and possesses nine mud huts, two exhibition halls displaying ancient artifacts and an open mud hut where visitors can experience life in the Neolithic Era. The site offers many attractions such as mud huts and promenades. Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong is also very educational for children and families who want to learn and experience the Neolithic Age.

Dally.On (달리온)

19.8Km 0 2024-02-06

123 Songsan-ro 915beon-gil, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

Dally.On is a bakery-café, offering an array of bread baked by a pastry chef, along with freshly roasted coffee. Patrons can enjoy their refreshments on an outdoor terrace, which boasts a view of the surrounding nature. The drink menu includes a selection of americano, caffè latte, cappuccino, ssuk latte (mugwort latte), and heugimja latte (black sesame latte). For desserts, the café serves maneulppang (garlic bread), sogeumppang (salted butter rolls), and pain d'or.

Jojongcheongyegok Valley (조종천계곡)

19.8Km 35910 2024-03-20

Sinha-ri, Jojong-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Jojongcheongyegok Valley, known as the second-largest stream in Gapyeong, is a prime destination for water activities due to its wide expanse and plentiful water flow. The clarity and cleanliness of the water make it an excellent spot for fishing and gathering aquatic life like freshwater snails. Along the Jojongcheon Stream, within the mountain lodge tourist area, there are various accommodation options available. These include rental cottages, caravans, and auto campgrounds, offering convenient and diverse lodging choices for visitors looking to stay in the area.

Mansujang (만수장)

19.8Km 5323 2021-09-29

874, Gwangneungsumogwon-ro, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-543-7897

Opened in 1998, Mansujang is located near the beautiful National Arboretum, Gwangneung, and Bonseonsa Temple on the perimeter of Gyeonggi-do. This traditional Chinese restaurant owned by a second-generation Chinese-Korean is a great place to hold family and birthday parties because hearty dishes are served at very reasonable prices.

Amsa-dong Prehistoric Site Museum (암사동선사유적박물관)

19.8Km 26073 2023-12-22

875 Olympic-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

The archaeological sites in Amsa-dong, Seoul, were a collective settlement where people lived during the Neolithic Age about 6,000 years ago and became known to the world after the sand dunes along the Hangang River caved in during the great flood of 1925, exposing numerous pieces of comb-patterned pottery. The area designated as a historic site in 1979, and excavation of the site took place from 1981 to 1988. The cultural heritage protection area was expanded to a total area of 78,133㎡. Currently, nine Neolithic dugout huts and one experiential dugout hut have been restored. The exhibitions currently open to the public are Exhibition Hall 1, which displays a restoration of a Neolithic Age dugout, and Exhibition Hall 2, which displays various panels and models to help understand the prehistoric era as a whole.

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