Birthplace of Empress Myeongseong (Queen Min) (명성황후 생가)

4.4 Km 21897 2020-03-31

71, Myeongseong-ro, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-887-3572

This is the house where Empress Myeongseong (Joseon Period) was born and lived until she was eight years old. She would grow up to be the wife of the dynasty’s 26th ruler, King Gojong. The birthplace and the adjoining Memorial Hall are open to the public.
Empress Myeongseong was a brilliant diplomat who pursued openness and reform to maintain the sovereignty of the nation. Unfortunately, her tumultuous life came to an end in the early morning hours of October 8, 1895 when she was murdered by the Japanese army.

During Japanese colonial rule, the empress was wrongfully accused of being a jealous and overly ambitious person. Studies of various archives have since revealed what a great person she really was. Recently, numerous television productions and musicals have also corrected those misunderstandings. Renovated in 1995, her birthplace includes three buildings with servants’ quarters, master’s quarters, and a separate house. A commemorative monument now stands at the site of the room where the empress studied as a child. The Memorial Hall in front of the house contains various archives and artifacts related to Empress Myeongseong’s life. There is also a 161-seat theater.

Yeongneung & Nyeongneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (여주 영릉(英陵)과 영릉(寧陵) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

4.5 Km 29150 2024-02-29

269-50 Yeongneung-ro, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do

The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty are the only royal tombs in the world that remain largely intact from a single dynasty spanning more than 500 years, making them a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Yeongneung is the combined tomb of the 4th ruler of Joseon dynasty, King Sejong (1397-1450) who created the Korean alphabet and his wife Queen Soheon. Nyeongneung is the royal tomb of the 17th ruler of the Joseon dynasty, King Hyojong (1619-1659, reigned 1649-1659), and of his wife Queen Inseon (1618-1674). The Wangneung Forest here boasts spectacular fall foliage.

Café Troy (카페트로이)

5.9 Km 0 2024-02-23

142 Myeongpum-ro, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Café Troy, a unique fusion of a café and theme park, draws its inspiration from the Trojan Horse. The outdoor area features diverse seating options, including standard parasols, private glass rooms, and bungalow rooms equipped for barbecues. The café serves an array of drinks and light meals, including curry, tteokbokki, and pizza. Seasonally adaptable, it hosts a water playground in the summer and a sledding slope in the winter, both of which are accessible by reservation.

Shinsegae Simon Yeoju Premium Outlets (신세계사이먼 여주 프리미엄 아울렛)

7.1 Km 30966 2020-06-29

360, Myeongpum-ro, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-1644-4001

Shinsegae Simon Yeoju Premium Outlets is Korea’s first premium designer outlet operated by Shinsegae Simon, a joint venture between the Korean conglomerate Shinsegae and Simon Property Group, No.1 company in the US outlet market industry. The exotic shopping atmosphere is separated into two buildings, A and B, and shoppers can also enjoy the beautiful outdoor landscape while shopping. Take advantage of the year-round discounts of 25–65% on over 140 popular luxury brands including Burberry, Bally, Bottega Veneta, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Escada, Fendi, Ferragamo and Gucci. In particular, lifestyle and beauty brands such as Le Creuset and Royal Copenhagen are also available at the outlet, with the addition of international beauty brands such as Clinique, MAC and Estée Lauder, sold here at prices lower than at duty-free shops. Moreover, four restaurants are available inside the mall to satisfy your appetite, including a 500-seat food court, a Japanese restaurant, and a family restaurant.

Black Yak - Shinsegae Yeoju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (블랙야크 신세계여주)

7.3 Km 0 2024-04-22

316-3, Myeongpum-ro, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Yeoju Spa (여주온천)

7.3 Km 34459 2024-02-23

864 Gangmun-ro, Gangcheon-myeon, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do

At Yeoju Spa, the hot spring water emerges from 800 meters below the bedrock, rich in various minerals beneficial for neuralgia, arthritis, and skincare. The water, also drinkable, aids in alleviating digestive issues. The open-air bath's floor is lined with natural jade, offering a pressure point massage for bare feet. Visitors can simultaneously indulge in a forest bath and a hot spring bath, enjoying a holistic wellness experience.