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Wondanggol Chueotang (원당골추어탕)

Wondanggol Chueotang (원당골추어탕)

9.9 Km    19940     2024-02-20

1445-12 Goyang-daero, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
031-963-0820

Wondanggol Chueotang is a restaurant known for its diverse loach dishes. Their primary specialties are chueotang (loach soup) and tongchueotang (whole loach soup), prepared through distinct methods. Chueotang (loach soup) involves boiling and grinding the loaches, while tongchueotang (whole loach soup) is prepared by boiling the loaches whole. If you order dolsotbap (hot stone pot rice), you'll also get deliciously cooked rice in the hot stone pot, along with nurungji (scorched rice).

Four Season a Day (포시즌어데이)

Four Season a Day (포시즌어데이)

10.1 Km    0     2024-02-20

451-9 Bukhansan-ro, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

"Four Season a Day" is an Italian restaurant and café that is family-friendly, making it an ideal spot for visits with children. Their standout menu items include Aglio olio (aglio e olio), Gorgonzola pizza (gorgonzola cheese pizza), and eggs benedict. Situated by a valley, the restaurant provides a water play area in summer and opens a snow sledding slope in winter, offering guests a unique seasonal experience.

Lighting Museum (조명박물관)

Lighting Museum (조명박물관)

10.2 Km    16176     2019-03-18

235-48, Gwangjeok-ro, Gwangjeok-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Lighting Museum was created in 2004 with the goal to restore the lost lighting culture, rediscover lighting culture by showing lights from the past, create future-oriented lighting culture, and establish and develop a pleasant lighting culture of living with nature and people alike.

Uijeongbu Arts Center (의정부 예술의전당)

Uijeongbu Arts Center (의정부 예술의전당)

10.4 Km    19276     2019-04-03

323, Uijeongbu 2-dong, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-828-5841


The Uijeongbu Arts Center is a multipurpose cultural space that maintains a large theater, a small theater, an international conference hall, and an exhibition hall. The large theater is a spacious performance hall that can support 300 on-stage performers and accommodate an audience of 1,057 persons. The theater has a multifunctional, three-dimensional, moving stage and state-of-the-art stage-lighting and sound facilities, making it a suitable venue for all genres, including orchestras, plays, dance performances, operas, and musicals. Despite its size, the small theater’s lighting and sound facilities match those of the large theater, and the facility can easily support a wide array of lively performances, including plays, chamber music, recitals, choral concerts, and other types of concerts, as well as experimental works. The exhibition hall is comprised of a large, round exhibition hall and two general exhibition halls, and its facilities are able to support any type of exhibition, irrespective of the field or size, such as drawings, calligraphy, sculptures, crafts, or photography. At the international conference hall, various symposiums, workshops, and academic seminars can be easily held, maintaining 109 seats for conference attendees, 68 seats for audience members, simultaneous interpretation facilities for up to five languages, and an audio-video control room.

Ilsan Astro Camp (일산 어린이천문대)

Ilsan Astro Camp (일산 어린이천문대)

10.7 Km    8720     2018-06-29

306-176, Jungsan-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-975-3245

The observatory not only has a 3m circular dome and sliding dome, but also a catadioptric telescope and other major equipment for space observation. Regular education program are help during school summer vacation to explain astromony concepts in relatively simple terms and to engage children with folk stories behind each constellation.

Other programs like ‘A Trip to the Space with My Daddy”, and “Weekend Family FAM Tour” are also available. In a "A Trip to Space with My Daddy” (21:00 to 24:00 daily) participants can learn how to operate a telescope and observe celestial bodies in space. The “Weekend Family FAM Tour” program opens from 10:00 to 17:00 on weekends and presents short films on astronomy and gives visitors a look at telescopes and other astrological equipment. The program is popular among elementary and middle school students from Seoul and Ilsan area.

Dobongsan Mountain (도봉산)

Dobongsan Mountain (도봉산)

10.8 Km    123649     2021-06-29

Dobong-dong, Dobong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-954-2566

Dobongsan Mountain, located in the northeastern section of Bukhansan National Park, is known for the magnificent rock formations of the main peak, Jaunbong Peak (740.2 m), as well as Manjangbong, Seoninbong, Jubong, Obong Peaks and Uiam Rock. Seoninbong Peak in particular has 37 hiking courses, including the famous Bakjwi (Bat) Course.

The mountain is also home to Cheonchuksa Temple, the oldest temple in the region, and several other temples including Mangwolsa and Hoeryongsa Temples, as well as a number of beautiful valleys such as Dobonggyegok, Songchugyegok, Obonggyegok and Yeongeocheongyegok Valleys. Dobongsan Mountain is easily accessible by public transportation, making it a popular attraction for people living in Seoul.

Goyang West Three Royal Tombs (The tomb of Queen Janggyeong) [UNESCO World Heritage] (고양 서삼릉(장경왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Goyang West Three Royal Tombs (The tomb of Queen Janggyeong) [UNESCO World Heritage] (고양 서삼릉(장경왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

10.9 Km    14463     2024-02-07

233-126 Seosamneung-gil, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-962-6009

Goyang West Three Royal Tombs is a significant historical site comprising three major royal burial grounds in the western area. Huireung Royal Tomb is dedicated to Queen Janggyeong (1491-1515), the consort of King Jungjong during the Joseon dynasty. Hyoreung Royal Tomb is the resting place of King Injong (1515-1545) and his queen, Inseong. Yereung Royal Tomb holds the remains of King Cheoljong (1831-1864) and his queen, Cheorin. This area is home to numerous tombs and relics belonging to various members of the Joseon royal family.

Himart - Uijeongbu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 의정부점)

Himart - Uijeongbu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 의정부점)

10.9 Km    0     2024-04-16

54, Simin-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Wondang Horse Ranch (Let's Run Farm) (원당종마목장 (렛츠런팜 원당))

Wondang Horse Ranch (Let's Run Farm) (원당종마목장 (렛츠런팜 원당))

11.1 Km    28595     2021-11-29

233-112, Seosamneung-gil, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-2-509-2672

Wondang Horse Ranch became famous as it was used as a drama filming site. It includes some dangerous facilities and therefore certain restrictions apply to the public. Inside the ranch, visitors can watch horses taking a leisure walk on the pasture.

The ranch is a place for training jockeys and horse-related workers, and do not serve as a citizen’s park. Hence, drinking, cooking, making noises, engaging in any forms of sports activity including using balls or installing tents are prohibited in this area. In addition, all visitors must clear and take their leftovers, if any, before leaving.
* Area: approx. 363,638 ㎡
* Grass field: approx. 165,290 ㎡

Olive Young - Uijeongbu Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 의정부역)

Olive Young - Uijeongbu Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 의정부역)

11.1 Km    0     2024-04-16

75, Simin-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

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