Gwangneung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (남양주 광릉(세조, 정희왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

0m 22697 2021-01-22

354, Gwangneungsumogwon-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-527-7105

Gwangneung, located in Namyangju in Gyeonggi-do is the royal tomb of King Sejo (1417-1468, reign 1455-1468) and Queen Jeonghui (1418-1483). The king and queen are enshrined separately. The tomb on the left is King Sejo’s and the one on the right is Queen Jeonhui’s with a pavilion standing between the two tombs. Requested by King Sejo on his will, the simple design of the tomb and the surrounding compare to the past tombs saved cost and manpower required to finish the work, which became the model for future royal tomb design. Gwangneung is surrounded by forests where an abundance of wild plants grow. It is famous for being the habitat of the Korean redheaded woodpecker (Natural Monument No. 11).

Korea National Arboretum and Forest Museum (Gwangneung Forest) (국립수목원 (광릉숲))

1.2 Km 43274 2020-12-18

415, Gwangneungsumogwon-ro, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-540-2000

The Korea National Arboretum (KNA) is situated in Gwangneung Experimental Forest and contains the Forest Museum where all the information on forestry is exhibited. The construction of the arboretum and museum took place on October 25, 1985 and opened on April 5, 1987. In order to preserve the forests, weekends and holiday entrance were restricted, reservations were required 5 days in advance, and no more than 5,000 visitors were accepted per day. As diverse plants are gaining recognition worldwide, the research department formed the Office of Forestry on May 24, 1999.

Korea National Arboretum covers an area of 1,157㏊ and contains 15 specialized forests, including Conifer Garden, the Garden of Ornamental Trees, and the Aroma and Touch Garden. The Forest Museum is the largest in Asia, covering 4628 sq.m² with a traditional Korean design, and the interior and exterior are both constructed of wood and stone. The arboretum facilities consist of 5 exhibition halls (Living Forest, Forest and Man, Forestry of the World, Forestry of Korea, Nature of Korea), a Herbarium, a Special Exhibition Room, and an Audio Visual Hall.

The Neulbom (더늘봄)

2.7 Km 22707 2020-01-09

1845, Geumgang-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-572-4447

The owner of The Neulbom is able to distinguish the quality of meat just by looking at the color, based on 20-years of experience in wholesale of livestock products. With this ability, the restaurant is able to offer the highest quality of meat as a strict rule to obtain soft and better taste.

Touist attractions Gwangneung Forest and Bears Town are located just 5 minutes and 15 minutes away respectively. Ildong Yuhwang Oncheon is also just 20 minutes away.

Homeplus - Namyangju Jinjeop Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 남양주진접)

3.7 Km 0 2024-04-23

1447, Geumgang-ro, Jinjeop-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Mansujang (만수장)

3.8 Km 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.

E-Mart - Jinjeop Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 진접)

4.9 Km 0 2024-04-22

154, Geumgang-ro yuyeondeul 1-gil, Jinjeop-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Café Horr at Dawn (새벽카페호르)

5.5 Km 0 2024-02-21

611 Songsan-ro, Byeollae-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Café Horr at Dawn, open until four in the morning, offers a cozy and relaxed ambiance, making it an ideal spot for a date, especially for those driving from Seoul. The menu includes unique options like the Hazelnut Dirty Mocha, which consists of homemade chocolate melted into a hazelnut cream latte, an Almond Vegan Latte for vegan patrons, and a brownie topped with vanilla ice cream.

ANARKH (아나키아)

6.2 Km 0 2024-02-07

22 Jandol-gil, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

ANARKH is a café and a restaurant. Its unique signature drink, the black tea cream latte, combines the richness of a caffè latte with a layer of creamed black tea. Their signature bakery item is walnut bread, distinctively flavored with a subtle hint of black tea and the nutty taste of walnuts. As for the restaurant's main dishes, the signature items include a steak salad, shrimp pasta, and chicken pie.

Uijeongbu Art Library (의정부 미술도서관)

6.3 Km 0 2023-11-07

248, Millak-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-828-8870

Opened in December 2019, this is the first specialized library in Korea, combining a library with an art museum. The first floor has the Art Ground Exhibition Hall (small-scale space for special exhibitions). In contrast, the second floor has reading rooms and libraries, including libraries for children and young adults. The third floor has the Open Studio and a Multipurpose Hall, intended for artists and cultural events.

Topten - Pocheon Songuri Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (탑텐 포천송우리)

6.5 Km 0 2024-04-27

168-66, Jeonggeum-ro, Gasan-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Gwangneung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (남양주 광릉(세조, 정희왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산]) - Area information - Korea travel information