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Phil hotel

Phil hotel

0m    2273     2021-04-09

281-1, Gamagol-ro, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-877-5965

Phil Hotel is located near Songchu Valley Recreation Area, where the trees are green and the air is fresh. The staff is friendly enough to make sure that the guests are comfortable during their stay. The hotel has a total of 39 Standard, Twin, and VIP Rooms, all of which are furnished with TV, refrigerator, air conditioner, and high-speed Internet. Nearby tourist attractions include Songchu Valley, Bukhansan Mountain, Jangheung Recreation Area, Tomb of General Gwon Yul, and Songam Observatory. Phil Hotel is a mere 30-minute ride from Seoul, only a 10-minute ride from Songchu IC, and a mere 25-minute ride from Uijeongbu.

Yangju Snow Festival (양주 눈꽃축제)

Yangju Snow Festival (양주 눈꽃축제)

1.8 Km    9696     2022-02-09

594, Gwonyul-ro, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-80-233-7766

Yangju Snow Festival is hosted by Crown Haetae Confectionary in Crown Haetae Art Valley, one of the most outstanding natural landscapes in Yangju. The festival aims to share and appreciate the beauty of snow.

Tomb of General Gwon Yul (권율장군묘)

Tomb of General Gwon Yul (권율장군묘)

2.5 Km    29319     2024-02-07

223 Gwonyul-ro, Jangheung-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

General Gwon Yul (1537-1599) is a historic figure from the Joseon dynasty. He is celebrated for repelling the invading Japanese forces at Haengjusanseong Fortress and other locations near Seoul during the Japanese Invasion of Korea (1592-1598). In front of the tomb stands a tombstone, flanked by pairs of stone statues. These pairs consist of Sangseok, Hyangnoseok, Dongjaseok, Muninseok, and Mangjuseok, with one statue from each pair positioned on the left and the other on the right, respectively. The site also includes the tombs of his father and older brother. His descendants continue to visit and commemorate him to this day.

Hesse Garden ((유)헤세의정원)

Hesse Garden ((유)헤세의정원)

2.7 Km    4     2024-02-22

111 Hoguk-ro 550beon-gil, Jangheung-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
031-877-5113

Hesse Garden is a garden-style integrated culture space named after Herman Hesse, the renowned German literary figure. The garden encompasses various facilities including Grill Hyvää, a barbecue place; Cafe Hyvää, a café and dessert spot; Nature Dog, a dog-friendly café; and Gallery H, an area for exhibitions and performances. The outdoor garden provides a splendid view, adorned with seasonal flowers and ancient trees.

Gana Art Park (가나아트파크)

Gana Art Park (가나아트파크)

3.0 Km    29943     2024-02-07

117 Gwonyul-ro, Jangheung-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Gana Art Park is a park featuring an art museum, playground, performing stage, art shop, restaurant, and more. The park includes the Gana Children’s Art Museum, showcasing artworks by Korean and international contemporary art masters. There is also the Blue Space, where a work of Picasso is displayed, the Red Space dedicated to artworks of contemporary masters, and the Yellow Space, which is a playground equipped with nets

Songam Space Center (송암스페이스센터)

3.0 Km    20476     2019-11-26

103, Gwonnyul-ro 185beon-gil, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-894-6000

Songam Space Center, set against the gorgeous backdrop of nearby Jangheung Park, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, is one of the largest space themed parks in Korea. Situated on Gyeomyeongsan Mountain at around 440 meters above the sea level, the observatory (B1-3F) features a main telescope that was locally developed and allows visitors to see the stars even during the day. The observatory is part of Stars Valley, which consists of three different buildings: the Space Center, Star House, and Songam Observatory.

Newton Center, a main observatory center of Songsam Observatory has a 600 milimeter Ritchey-Chretien reflecting telescope allowing for clear and convenient observation of the stars. Galilei Center, a sub-observatory facility has seven telescopes including reflecting, catadioptric and refracting telescopes, as well as a CCD camera, digital camera, intermediate telescope and other observation aid devices. Facilities at the observatory include the Challenger Learning Center, a Digital Planetarium, and Star House, a four-story accommodation/training facility. There are also two cable cars, each of which can hold as many as 33 people.

Yangju Olleung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (양주 온릉(단경왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Yangju Olleung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (양주 온릉(단경왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

3.3 Km    12546     2021-07-23

255-41, Hoguk-ro, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-855-5228

Olleung Royal Tomb is the royal tomb of Queen Dangyeong (1487-1557), consort of King Jungjong, the 11th ruler of the Joseon dynasty. Queen Dangyeong married King Jungjong when she was 13 years old. In 1506, when King Jungjong ascended to the throne, she became a queen as well, but she was deposed due to her father leading a coup against her husband's acendancy. Therefore, her grave was not regarded as a royal tomb until 1739.

Pizzeria Hyoinbang (피자성효인방)

3.5 Km    19613     2024-03-20

83-5 Gwonyul-ro, Jangheung-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Pizzeria Hyoinbang, which opened in the 1980s, is distinctively housed in a refurbished Korean traditional house with a tile roof. Unlike ordinary pizzerias, it offers Korean-style pizzas with unique toppings like bulgogi and crusts made with mugwort and sweet potato. Its savory yet not overly salty pizzas have captivated people's palates, enticing many to return multiple times.

Shinheung Leisure Town (신흥레저타운)

3.6 Km    31082     2024-02-16

406-9 Yuwonji-ro, Jangheung-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Shinheung Leisure Town is a leisure complex that operates Water World in the summer and Snow World in the winter. Water World, a summer-only leisure facility, is renowned for its clean water and features 400 cabana seatings. Snow World, available only in winter, offers a variety of activities including snow sledge riding, ice sledge riding, smelt-catching activities, and more.

Uijeongbu Curling Stadium(의정부 컬링경기장)

Uijeongbu Curling Stadium(의정부 컬링경기장)

4.7 Km    0     2023-12-22

136, Cheyuk-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

Curling is one of the most well-known winter sports. Uijeongbu Curling Stadium has a curling sheet built according to international standards, so it is often used by athletes, both domestic and international. The stadium is also notable for being open to the general public, so everyone can try curling or even take part in practice matches. Shoes, protective equipment, and stones are available for use.
The “Uijeongbu City Tour,” operated by the city of Uijeongbu, takes you around the city's major tourist attractions and includes a curling experience at the Uijeongbu Curling Stadium. The tour allows you to take a course on curling, then practice what you’ve learned through an experience program.