Gildong Ecological Park (길동생태공원)

11.5Km 2021-10-23

1291, Cheonho-daero, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-489-2770

Gildong Ecological Park was founded by the Seoul government by restoring the wetland on the side of Cheonho-daero. The park maintains and preserves a wide range of flora and fauna in their natural habitats, allowing park visitors to observe plants, animals and insects in a natural ecosystem, and to learn about the importance of nature conservation.

The 80,683 ㎡ park is divided into a wetland zone, forest zone, and grassland zone. Amenities include an outdoor classroom, outdoor exhibition space, observation deck, pergolas, and more. The bird observation platform in particular is a great way to birdwatch in the urban landscape.

Namyangju Sareung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (남양주 사릉(정순왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

11.5Km 2023-06-22

180, Sareung-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-573-8124

Sareung Royal Tomb is the tomb of Queen Jeongsun (1440-1521), a consort to King Danjong. She was perhaps the most tragic royal woman of the Joseon dynasty.

In 1453, she was selected to be queen out of many candidates and actually became the queen two years later. However, when King Danjong was forced to abdicate from the throne in 1457 and was exiled to Yeongwol in Gangwon-do, Queen Jeongsun was deprived of her title as well.

After King Danjong died, she built a thatched-roof house outside Seoul’s Dongdaemun Gate and lived there for the rest of her life, continuing to mourn her husband. The tomb’s name, Sareung, came from the fact that she had missed her dead husband so much.

Unlike other royal tombs, Sareung looks very simple. Its size is relatively small.

Natural Garden 529 (내추럴가든529)

11.7Km 2024-02-23

108-8 Naesuip-gil, Seojong-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Natural Garden 529, established in 2017, is nestled in a private garden that has been meticulously cultivated for seventeen years. Entrance requires a paid ticket, which doubles as a drink voucher redeemable at the café. The café offers a selection of beverages, including espresso, earl grey, and omija ade, alongside home-baked bread. It provides a perfect setting to enjoy a drink and converse with friends while soaking in the beauty of the garden, situated beside a tranquil river.

Godeok-dong Ecological Landscape Conservation Area (고덕동 생태경관 보전지역)

11.8Km 2021-06-10

Area of 396beon-ji, Godeok-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-3780-0848

Located next to the Godeok Riverside Restoration Area, the Godeok-dong Ecological Landscape Conservation Area is one of the most well-maintained ecological preservation sites in Seoul. The area includes Amsa Sluice Gate, Hoan, and Hangang River Reservoir. The area offers educational facilities for visitors to learn more about the ecosystem.

E-Mart - Dasan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 다산)

12.0Km 2024-04-17

24, Donong-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Olive Young - Namyangju Donong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 남양주도농점)

12.1Km 2024-06-27

#109, and #110, 29, Donong-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Iljasan Mountain Natural Park (일자산자연공원)

12.3Km 2021-04-23

660, Dongnam-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

Iljasan Mountain is the tallest peak in Gangdong-gu, Seoul, providing the western boundary between Gangdong-gu and Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do. Iljasan Mountain is one of the best spots in Seoul to watch the sunrise. Located on the mountain is the house of Master Lee Jip (pen-name Dunchon), providing a good getaway spot for local residents. Lee Jip was a loyal government official during the reign of King Gongmin during the late Goryeo dynasty. He was forced to move to an underground tunnel in the southwest side of Iljasan Mountain to avoid entrapment by Shin Don, a person of influence at the time. While living in hiding, he took the pen-name Dunchon (meaning drawing back to the countryside) to symbolize the hardships he was going through. The nearby area was named after him, being called Dunchon-dong.

Olive Young - Hanam Gamil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 하남감일점)

12.5Km 2024-06-26

#115~#117, 61, Sinusil-ro, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Gamagol (가마골)

12.5Km 2021-03-26

63, Godeok-ro 38-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3426-6460

It is famous for Samgyeopsal (pork belly) grilled on the lid of the pot. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangdong-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is grilled pork belly.

Guri Hangang Park (Cosmos Park) (구리시민한강공원 (코스모스공원))

12.6Km 2021-09-15

Topyeong-dong, Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-550-2474

Guri Hangang Park offers a perfect rest area for visitors where visitors can feel the cool breeze coming off the river and rest amidst the beautiful natural scenery. The park’s bounties of flowers are at their peak in May with field of canola flowers, and in September when the cosmos bloom.

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