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Songam Space Center (송암스페이스센터)

15.3Km    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.

LG Best Shop - Byeollae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 별내점)

LG Best Shop - Byeollae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 별내점)

15.3Km    2024-04-18

337, Sunhwagung-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Majanghosu Suspension Bridge (마장호수 출렁다리)

15.4Km    2023-09-14

313 Gisan-ro, Gwangtan-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Majanghosu Suspension Bridge offers more than the bridge itself with amenities like benches, wildflowers, water sports, and a lakeside promenade. It's the perfect place for couples or a family day out. The bridge is surrounded by mountains and a lake, offering a scenic landscape that becomes even more spectacular at sunset. Midway through the bridge, the floor is partially made of bulletproof glass for a thrilling view below one's feet. The bridge has many noteworthy attractions in proximity such as Bogwangsa Temple, Byukchoji Gardens,  and Gongneung Tourist Resort.

Buramsan Butterfly Garden (불암산나비정원)

Buramsan Butterfly Garden (불암산나비정원)

15.4Km    2024-07-19

51-27 Hangeulbiseok-ro 12-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul

Buramsan Butterfly Garden is located within Buramsan Healing Town in Nowon. It is an exhibition garden where one can observe live butterflies all year round. The main building's first floor comprises an incubation center, a breeding center, and a butterfly greenhouse while the second floor is used as an insect education center. At the insect education center, visiors can observe materials related to and specimens of endangered insect species. Groups require a reservation in advance.

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

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

15.5Km    2025-01-07

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.

OldDelhi (올드델리)

OldDelhi (올드델리)

15.5Km    2021-03-29

14, Nohae-ro 85-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul
+82-2-935-6689

This is a restaurant where you can enjoy traditional Indian curry dishes. This restaurant's signature menu is curry. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Nowon-gu, Seoul.

Olive Young - Nowon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 노원)

Olive Young - Nowon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 노원)

15.5Km    2024-04-17

#105, and #106, 65, Sanggye-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul

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Teolbo Godoeni (털보고된이)

Teolbo Godoeni (털보고된이)

15.6Km    2021-09-27

22-22, Nohae-ro 81-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul
+82-2-932-8616

A restaurant frequently featured in Korean delicious dishes programs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Nowon-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is grilled fish.

Kansong House (간송옛집)

Kansong House (간송옛집)

15.6Km    2025-04-01

149-18 Sirubong-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul

The 100-year-old traditional hanok Kansong House sits by the burial mound of Kansong Jeon Hyeong-pil (1906-1962), who played a significant role in preserving the cultural heritages of Korea during the Japanese colonial period. This house was orginally built by Kansong's adoptive father Jeon Myeong-gi (1870-1919) to us as a storage facilities for harvested agriculture from the northern Gyeonggi-do and Hwanghae. After his father's death, Kansong used the house as a ritual house for his father and often stayed here. Some damages were done to the house during the Korean War, and partial repair was made after his death.

Kumkang Shoes - Lotte Nowon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (KK롯데노원(금강 금강제화))

15.7Km    2024-04-17

1414, Dongil-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul

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