Surisan Provincial Park (수리산도립공원)

5.7Km 2025-01-08

347-4, Sokdal-ro, Gunpo-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-808-8265

Surisan Mountain, a provincial park of Gyeonggi-do, surrounds Gunpo and is also easily accessible from Anyang and Ansan. Surisan Mountain is said to be named because there is a rock in the shape of an eagle. Another legend says it is named after the nearby Surisa Temple.
Surisan Mountain is part of the Gwangju Mountain Range along with Cheonggyesan, Gwanggyosan, Gwanaksan, and Baekunsan mountains. The mountain has four peaks and the highest is Taeulbong Peak (489 m).
Grand old trees that range from 100 to 300 years old make for picturesque scenery. The mountain also won first place in the 2002 Beautiful Forest contest hosted by the Korea Forest Service.

E-Mart Traders - Gunpo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트트레이더스 군포)

5.9Km 2024-04-22

74, Samseong-ro, Gunpo-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Baegunhosu Lake (백운호수)

6.4Km 2023-09-05

526 , Baegun-ro, Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-240-4810

Baegunhosu Lake is an artificial lake that was completed in 1953. The lake is surrounded by mountains made up of Cheonggyesan Mountain in the northeast, Baegunsan Mountain in the southeast, and Moraksan Mountain in the west. The lake encompasses an area of 363,638 m². This lake was originally built to provide irrigation for nearby farmlands but it became a public recreational space due to its scenic landscape, fresh air, and spacious lot perfect for parking. Visitors to Beagunhosu Lake can enjoy music at a live cafe or water activities such as motor boating, as well as delicious foods from nearby restaurants.

Chunghyeon Museum (충현박물관)

6.4Km 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.

Gwanaksan Mountain (관악산)

6.5Km 2023-01-02

Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-879-6521

Reaching 632.2 meters in x_height, Gwanaksan Mountain is the symbol and pride of Gwanak-gu district in Seoul. Most of the cultural heritage of the district originates from Gwanaksan Mountain. Since it was designated as a city natural park in 1968, it has continued to serve as a favorite place for relaxation and excursion for Seoul citizens. The various rocky peaks and the deep valleys give the mountain a rugged feel. The mountain's size and close proximity to Seoul make it easy for Seoul residents to make a day trip.

In the spring, cherry blossoms are in full bloom near the entrance to the mountain, and a Rhododendron Festival is held when the rhododendrons are in full bloom. At the mountain's summit are Wongaksa Temple and Yeonjuam Hermitage, which were built by Taejo Yi Seong-gye (the founder of the Joseon dynasty) to ward off misfortune when he decided to move the capital to Seoul. There are also other temples and hermitages, and a ground radar observation post. Yeonjudae Hermitage, located atop a cliff, is where all the hiking trails of Gwanaksan Mountain meet.

Jaunam Hermitage (자운암)

6.5Km 2023-05-08

Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-882-3839

Jaunam Hermitage was originally built in 1396 by Great Monk Muhak of Joseon dynasty. It was renovated in 1734, and finally took shape of the hermitage we know today in 1976 when Monk Boryun added Daeungjeon Hall, Chilseonggak Pavilion, and Sansigak Pavilion. It is currently located in the famous Jahadong Valley on the Seoul National University campus.

E-Mart - Gwacheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 과천)

6.6Km 2024-04-22

11, Byeoryangsangga 3-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Songihyang Hanjeongsik (한정식 송이향)

6.7Km 2024-02-29

413, Baegun-ro, Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-426-9181

Songihyang Hanjeongsik is a Korean restaurant offering tranquil views of Cheonggyesan Mountain and Baegun Lake. Their signature dish, the borigulbi jeongsik (barley-aged dried yellow croaker set menu), features barley-aged yellow croaker dried in the sea breeze of Yeonggwang, soaked in rice water to remove excess salt, and steamed with pine needles. This main dish is accompanied by seven other dishes, with the rice cooked in a cast-iron pot highlighting the meal’s flavors. Additionally, the deodeokgui jeongsik (grilled deodeok set menu) and jjukkumi jeongsik (spicy stir-fried webfoot octopus set menu) are also highly recommended. Nearby attractions such as Gwanggyo Mountain, Seoul Grand Park, and the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art offer visitors a comprehensive experience of the area.

Gahak-dong Dolmens (가학동지석묘)

6.7Km 2020-04-28

Gahak-dong, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-2-2680-6142

Gahak-dong Dolmens site is an ancient site where religious rites were conducted before burial ceremonies. Located on top of the mountain by Beolmal Village, the site dates from the Bronze Age and shows traces of megalithic worship.

There are six dolmens: a table-shaped dolmen is at the western end of the ceremonial space and the remaining five are situated on the opposite side, aligned from east to west.

Olive Young - Eunhaengnamu Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 은행나무사거리)

6.7Km 2024-04-18

705, Geumha-ro, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul

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