Ilsan Astro Camp (일산 어린이천문대)

17.8Km 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.

Olive Young - Paju Geumneung Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 파주금릉역점)

18.0Km 2024-06-27

1F, 84, Geumneungyeok-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Merrell - Dobongsan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (머렐 도봉산)

18.3Km 2024-04-18

73, Dobongsan-gil, Dobong-gu, Seoul

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The North Face - Dobongsan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (노스페이스 도봉산점)

18.3Km 2024-04-19

77, Dobongsan-gil, Dobong-gu, Seoul

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Imjingang Station (임진강역)

18.4Km 2016-11-02

115, Imjingak-ro, Munsan-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-954-1074

Imjingang Station was the first station to connect the North-South Railway and started operating on September 30, 2001 near Imjingak Resort. A sightseeing train, DMZ-Train, is operated from the station as well.

[Seoul Trail Course 1] Suraksan · Buramsan Mountain Course ([서울 둘레길 1코스] 수락 · 불암산 코스)

18.5Km 2025-01-06

Junggye-dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Seoul Trail is a walking trail that encompasses the entire city of Seoul, with a total length of 157km and 8 courses. It weaves together the history, culture, and natural ecology of Seoul through various stories. The 1st course is a gentle path from Suraksan Mountain to Buramsan Mountain, covering 18.6km and taking approximately 8 hours and 10 minutes. This trekking course around Buramsan Mountain passes through Iris Garden, Deongneung-gogae, Information Center, Taereung Royal Tomb, Suamsa Temple, and Hakdoam Temple.

Dongducheon Recreational Forest (동두천 자연휴양림)

18.5Km 2024-02-16

1 Tapdonggasan-ro, Dongducheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Dongducheon Recreational Forest is a national forest park that opened in 2020. It offers various accommodation options such as Forest House, Forest Condo, and a campground. Reservations can be made through their website. There are diverse amenities including a recreation room called Momople for playing board games, blocks, and reading, a forest trail, a playground, and more. Forest experience programs vary by period and can be signed up for at the visitor center, based on availability and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Seoul Iris Garden (서울창포원)

18.5Km 2020-08-24

916, Madeul-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-954-0031

Seoul Iris Garden is located between Dobongsan and Suraksan mountains in northern Seoul. The garden, measuring 52,417 ㎡, boasts a wide array of irises and other plants in 12 different themed zones including Iris Garden, Medicinal Plant Garden, and Wetland Park.

At the Iris Garden, 300,000 irises in 130 species are on display on a plot of land measuring 15,000 ㎡. Species include yellow iris, iris setosa, iris pallasii, and iris domestica, each boasting its own brilliant colors and delicate shape. The Medicinal Plant Garden is home to 130,000 plants in 70 different species of medicinal plants, allowing visitors to view the largest selection of medicinal herbs in the country. Wetland Park presents 70,000 wetland plants and houses an observatory deck from which visitors may view and learn about the diverse aquatic plants.

Cheoni Observatory within the garden provides visitors with a place take to in the beautiful scenery from above. The nearby forest lounge is a rest area for visitors as well as a center of operations for the park’s ecological education programs. Irises are in bloom from May to June of every year, but are even a sight to behold during the rest of the warmer months, given the delicate shape of their leaves.

Four Season a Day (포시즌어데이)

18.5Km 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.

Uidonggyegok Valley (우이동계곡)

18.6Km 2021-06-09

Ui-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-909-0497

Uidonggyegok Valley is located between Bukhansan Mountain and Dobongsan Mountain, and is a popular retreat for locals. Near the entrance to the valley are accommodations, a playground, wedding hall, and other amenities. Clean water runs through the valley, and is lined with restaurants. The hiking path starting to the left of the valley entrance passes Doseonsa Temple on the way to Insubong Peak. The hiking path through the valley is quite difficult, but leads to Uiam Hermitage, and further to Dobongsan Mountain along the ridge. Additional temples in the area include Seongbulsa, Yongdeoksa, Seonunsa, and Gwangmyeongsa Temples.

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