In today’s article, we will look at the top 10 places to visit in Gyeonggi-do.
Hwadam Forest
Konjiam Hwadam Forest is an ecological arboretum located in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do, 40 minutes from Seoul. The LG Evergreen Foundation focused on restoring the ecosystem of our forest. They created 17 themed gardens with 4,300 species of domestic and foreign native and introduced plants on a site of about 410,000 pyeong.
- Operating Hours: Weekends 08:30 – 18:00
- Admission: Adults 10,000 won / Teenagers 8,000 won / Children 6,000 won
- Address: 278-1 Docheokwit-ro, Docheok-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Namhansanseong Fortress
The registration occurred at the UNESCO General Assembly held in Doha, Qatar. If you go up the well-maintained mountain road for about 20 minutes, you will come across a low fortress. Looking down from the wall, you can see downtown Seoul and Seongnam City in the distance.
- Operating Hours: Daily 00:00 – 24:00
- Parking fee: Weekdays 1,500 won / Holidays 2,500 won
- Address: San 23, Sanseong-ri, Sanseong-myeon, Namhan, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Imjingak Peace Nuri
Imjingak National Tourist Site had a strong character of honoring the history of the Korean War. However, with the establishment of Imjingak Pyeonghwa Nuri, the travel landscape changed.
- Address: 148-33 Imjingak-ro, Munsan-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
The Garden of Morning Calm
The Arboretum of Morning Calm is a horticultural arboretum. It was designed to harmonize horticultural gardens with the beauty of Korea. This harmony is set against the outstanding natural scenery of Mt. Chukryeong. You can enjoy forest bathing under the thick pine forest, providing a shelter for city residents.
- Operating Hours: 08:30 – 19:00 Open all year round
- Admission: Adults 9,500 won / Teenagers 7,000 won / Children 6,000 won
- Address: 432 Sumokwon-ro, Sang-myeon
Korean Folk Village
Yongin Korean Folk Village was established in 1974. Its purpose is to introduce Korean traditional culture to domestic and foreign tourists. It does this by bringing together the living customs of our culture. These customs have been handed down over a long time. It offers vivid cultural experiences and traditional culture in beautiful nature since its establishment.
- Operating Hours: Weekdays 10:00 – 18:30 / Weekends 10:00 – 21:00
- Admission: Adults 30,000 won / Teenagers 27,000 won / Children 24,000 won
- Address: 90 Folkchon-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
Dumulmeori
The two waters of the Bukhangang River, which flows down from Mt. Geumgang, and the Namhangang River, which originates from Geomryongso in Geumdaebong, Gangwon-do, merge into Yangsuri in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi-do. The sunset creates a lovely harmony with the river.
- Operating hours: 00:00 – 24:00
- Admission: Free
- Address: Yangsu-ri, Yangseo-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
Pyeonggang Land
The forgotten giant project made of waste wood is underway. It is in collaboration with Thomas Dambo, a world-renowned upcycling professional artist. By returning to childhood, it gives dreams and hopes to children. It also protects the environment. It will be a wake-up call.
- Operating hours: 09:00 – 18:00
- Admission: Adults 8,000 won / Children 7,000 won
- Address: 171-18 Uumumok-gil, Yeongbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Pocheon Art Valley
A picture-like emerald-colored lake and a granite cliff that looks like a folding screen above it are beautiful. Pocheon Art Valley is a complex cultural and artistic space. You can appreciate and enjoy art in nature here.
- Operating hours: 09:00 – 22:00
- Admission: Adults 5,000 won / Teenagers 3,000 won
- Address: 234, Art Valley-ro, Sinbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Mulhyanggi Arboretum
Many families with strollers can be seen between the well-maintained trails. As such, the trails are well-maintained. It is a place where adults and children can enjoy their leisure time comfortably. These include a wetland ecology garden, an aquatic botanical garden, a maple garden, and a fruit tree garden. The place is equally vibrant in the autumn when the leaves are beautiful.
- Operating hours: 09:00 – 18:00
- Admission: Adults 1,500 won / Teenagers 1,000 won
- Address: 211 Cheonghak-ro, Osan-si, Gyeonggi-do
Ganghwa Seaside Resort Luge
Ganghwa Mega Luge, with the largest scale in Asia, offers a total of 2 lines. It features the longest track of 1.8km. Although the slope is gentle for safe racing, it has a 360-degree rotating course, exciting zones for each section, and a drop section. You can enjoy the exhilarating sense of speed and thrill that you have never felt before.
- Operating hours: 09:00 – 18:00
- Admission: Luge Gondola KRW 31,000
- Address: Jangheung-ro, Gilsang-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon