Hwaseong Yongjusa Temple (용주사(화성))

18.9Km 2021-12-21

136, Yongju-ro, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-234-0040

Yongjusa Temple is located near Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs. This site was originally the location of Garyangsa Temple, which was constructed in 854, during the 16th year of King Munseong of the Silla Kingdom. The temple was very famous as it was surrounded by beautiful mountains and crystal clear waters. However, the temple was destroyed by fire during the Manchu War of 1636.

During the Joseon dynasty, King Jeongjo moved the tomb of his father to this spot, and built Yongjusa Temple here to pray for the repose of his father’s soul. It is said that one night before the temple was completed, King Jeongjo dreamt of a dragon ascending to the sky holding a magic ball in its mouth. He therefore named the temple “Yongjusa,” which means the temple of a dragon with a magic ball in Korean.

The courtyard of the temple contains the Bronze Bell of Yongjusa Temple, a National Treasure; a stone pagoda; Daeungbojeon (the main hall); and Cheonboru Pavilion. Visitors to Yongjusa Temple can also find the “Bumoeunjunggyeong” books, which were written by King Jeongjo on the subject of filial affection and respect for one’s parents. These days, Yongjusa Temple and the Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs are highly valued for their cultural heritage.

Icheon Ginseng Festival (이천인삼축제)

19.1Km 2024-09-27

160 Dunteo-ro 124beon-gil, Sindun-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-635-2429

The Icheon Ginseng Festival has been held annually since 2015 to promote the benefits and value of the locally grown ginseng. The festival features sales as well as events.

Osan Osaek Market Night Beer Festival (오산 오색시장 야맥축제)

19.1Km 2024-05-24

22 Osan-ro 272beon-gil, Osan-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-376-4142

Breweries from across the nation gather with the vendors and sellers of Osaek Market in Osan for this special evening festival. The festival is the perfect blend of traditions with modern life, offering tasty market food with cool, crisp craft beers.

Soda - Lotte Icheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (소다 롯데이천점)

19.1Km 2024-04-16

177-119, Premium outlet-ro, Hobeop-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Dongil Lacoste - Lotte Icheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (동일 라코스테 롯데이천)

19.1Km 2024-04-18

177-119, Premium outlet-ro, Hobeop-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Skechers - Lotte Icheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스케쳐스 롯데이천)

19.1Km 2024-04-23

177-119, Premium outlet-ro, Hobeop-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Under Armour Korea - Lotte Icheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (언더아머코리아 롯데이천)

19.1Km 2024-06-27

177-119, Premium Outlet-ro, Hobeop-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Uniqlo - Lotte Icheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 롯데이천)

19.1Km 2024-04-18

2F Lotte Premium Outlet Icheon Branch, 177-120, Premium outlet-ro, Hobeop-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Suwon Arboretum Irwol (일월수목원)

19.1Km 2025-05-22

61 Irwol-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Suwon Arboretum Irwol is an urban arboretum in Suwon that is an ecological landmark. It features a variety of gardens, including a forest garden, conifer garden, ecological observation garden, meadow garden, dry garden, exhibition greenhouse, shrub garden, and grass garden. The arboretum also includes facilities such as a library, a playground, waterside deck, and the Irwol Reservoir. Visitors can participate in a range of programs, such as guided tours, plant workshops, and ecological activities.

Songihyang Hanjeongsik (한정식 송이향)

19.2Km 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.

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