Mongolia Culture Town (몽골문화촌)

.0M 2021-01-29

1635, Biryong-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-559-8018

Established upon the signing of a friendship pact between the city of Namyangju and the Mongolian capital city of Ulaanbaatar, Mongol Cultural Village is a unique place in Korea where visitors can experience the traditional culture of Mongolia.Inside the exhibition hall, about 800 items from Mongolia including traditional clothes, instrument and household goods are on display.

Genghis Khan Yetgohyang (징기즈칸 옛고향)

139.4M 2024-02-27

1626 Biryong-ro, Sudong-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
031-592-8801

Genghis Khan Yetgohyang is a restaurant that serves Mongolian-style lamb dishes along with Korean dishes. Their signature dish, Khan jeongsik (Mongolian-style set menu), features suyuk (boiled lamb slices), galbi, mandu, and hotteok (griddlecake with sugar filling), all of which are also available as individual items. They also offer Korean dishes like sanchae bibimbap (wild vegetable bibimbap) and haemul pajeon (seafood and green onion pancake) for those who prefer alternatives to lamb. Additionally, they run a café as well.

Banktree Garden (은행나무가든)

3.0Km 2024-02-27

212-5 Chungnyeongsan-ro, Sudong-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
031-553-8200

Banktree Garden, a meat specialty restaurant in Namyangju, offers a variety of meat dishes including pork, chicken, and duck. Their signature dishes are hwangto gama samgyeopsal (clay-baked pork belly), which is pork belly grilled in an clay kiln, and neungi ori hanbang baeksuk (whole duck soup with shingled hedgehog and medicinal herbs), a slow-cooked duck dish prepared in a broth infused with fifteen different medicinal herbs.

Chungnyeongsan Recreational Forest (축령산자연휴양림)

3.3Km 2021-06-18

299, Chungnyeongsan-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8008-6690

Opened in 1995, Chungnyeongsan Recreational Forest is located in Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, approxmately 1-hour drive from Seoul. The recreational forest has various trekking courses leading to Chungnyeongsan Mountain and Seorisan Mountain as well as facilities like the forest park, training facility, water play site, nature observation sites, camping sites, and more.

Chungnyeongsan Mountain (축령산)

3.3Km 2024-02-06

299 Chungnyeongsan-ro, Sudong-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Chungnyeongsan Mountain is historically significant, with its connection to King Taejo Yi Seonggye, the founder of the Joseon dynasty. To the west, it boasts the lush Chungnyeongsan Recreational Forest, home to dense sixty-year-old nut pine trees, while to the east lies the Garden of Morning Calm. Standing at an elevation of 879 meters, the mountain offers three hiking trails. The summit provides an exceptional view, particularly in autumn, when it becomes a prime spot for enjoying the colorful foliage.

Bears Town Youth Hostel (베어스타운 유스호스텔)

5.1Km 2025-07-09

27, Geumgang-ro 2536beon-gil, Naechon-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-540-5170, +82-31-540-5151

Jatyanggi Purunsup Resort (잣향기푸른숲)

5.6Km 2025-01-17

289-146, Chungnyeong-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8008-6769

Located in Gyeonggi-do and home to the nation's largest nut pine forest, composed of trees over 80 years old, Jatyanggi Purunsup Resort is a special recreational forest complex where phytoncide emitted from the pine tree forest creates a healing experience. The forest is located between 450 and 600 meters above sea level on Chungnyeongsan and Seorisan Mountains.

Lighting Festival at The Garden of Morning Calm (아침고요수목원 오색별빛정원전)

7.0Km 2025-11-14

432 Sumogwon-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-1544-6703

Held at the Garden of Morning Calm, the Lighting Festival was the first light festival in Korea to combine the natural surroundings with lights, covering 330 thousand square meters. Held from December to March, the environmental-friendly LED lights shine throughout the garden.

The Garden of Morning Calm (아침고요수목원)

7.0Km 2025-10-23

432 Sumogwon-ro, Sang-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-1544-6703

The Garden of Morning Calm, nestled against the splendid backdrop of Chungnyeongsan Mountain, is a horticultural haven that blends the essence of Korean beauty with a diversity of themed gardens. Designed by Professor Han Sang-kyeong from Sahmyook University, this arboretum, which opened in May 1996, offers a tranquil retreat with forest paths and a dense pine nut grove for those escaping the bustle of the city. Its twenty thematic gardens are interwoven with well-kept grassy expanses, vibrant flower displays, and inviting nature trails. Among these, the Sunken Garden stands out, artfully representing the Korean Peninsula and its stunning landscapes using a rich array of blooming flowers, capturing the admiration of those who visit. Beyond this, the arboretum is home to an impressive collection of plant life, featuring more than 5,000 different species, including more than 300 varieties native to Baekdusan Mountain.

Gapyeong Baengnyeonsa Temple (백련사(가평))

7.2Km 2021-05-15

159-50, Saemgol-gil, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-585-3855

Baengnyeonsa Temple is surrounded by mountains, as it is located off Yongmunsan, Myeongjisan, and Daegeumsan Mountains. On each side of the temple, one can also find Unaksan Mountain as well as Cheonmasan Mountain. In addition, just behind the temple are Chungnyeongsan Mountain and Seorisan Mountain.

This temple was built relatively recently, so the temple only has a few cultural treasures. However, as compared to the average temple in Korea, it is distinguished by its well-designed and refined architectures. The decorations in the temple are simple, with no overly vibrant colors nor complicated designs so as to help in seeking peace and inspiration.

The temple is also known for its hiking trails and beautiful scenery offered by the surrounding mountains.

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