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Soulone Botanical Garden (소울원)

Soulone Botanical Garden (소울원)

10.4Km    2020-10-27

424-12, Geomsan-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-945-4261

Soulone, meaning "filled with laughter," is a healing space of approximately 13,200 square meters. The garden aims to provide a place where guests can rest their weary bodies and minds while being surrounded by trees and flowers. The garden is decorated with ornamental trees, rocks, and bonsai, along with other kinds of plants, like tropical plants in the greenhouse. A coffee shop with a modern interior allows visitors to enjoy the landscaped garden in comfort. More active guests can enjoy a light walk through a tunnel of trees on the mountain road. Nearby attractions include the Paju section of the DMZ, Paju Book City, and Paju Premium Outlets.

Gimpo Hyanggyo Confucian School (김포향교)

Gimpo Hyanggyo Confucian School (김포향교)

10.5Km    2020-03-27

38, Bukbyeonjung-ro 25beon-gil, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-984-8891

The Gimpo Hyanggyo Confucian School is where the tablets of the Five Sages (Confucius, Mencius, Xunzi, Weng zi, Zisi), the Wisemen of the Song dynasty, and the 18 wisemen of Korea are kept. The confucian temple had moved to Geolpo-dong in Gimpo before being relocated to its current site.

Olive Young - Madu Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 마두역)

Olive Young - Madu Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 마두역)

10.5Km    2024-04-19

1182, Jungang-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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House of  Flowers and Lake  / 꽃과 호수의 집

House of Flowers and Lake / 꽃과 호수의 집

10.6Km    2025-03-05

79 , Norumok-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-10-2999-9360

The House of Flowers and Lakes is a homestay in an apartment in Ilsan, Seoul Capital Area. There are two rooms: Narcissus has a double bed, private bathroom, and a terrace, while Moss Rose has two single beds and simpler furniture. The owner loves travelling, and souvenirs from around the world are on show in the shared kitchen and living room. A simple breakfast is provided free of charge. The apartment is close to Madu Station on Subway Line 3 and Baekma Station on the Gyeongui-Jungang Line. Nearby destinations such as KINTEX and Haengjusan Fortress are a 20-minute drive away.

Café de Chelsea (카페 드 첼시)

Café de Chelsea (카페 드 첼시)

10.7Km    2024-02-21

107-20 Gimpo-daero 2435beon-gil, Tongjin-eup, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do
0507-1368-7780

Café de Chelsea is a brunch and bakery café inspired by the Chelsea Physic Garden, a secret garden in England. Its impressive indoor space and outdoor garden are captivating, featuring vibrant seasonal interior designs that change regularly, making it a popular spot for photography. They offer a range of beverages including espresso, milk tea latte, Chelsea spänner (Chelsea einspänner), and various bakery items. The tea room on the first floor offers specialty teas and a tea vin chaud.

Ilsan Astro Camp (일산 어린이천문대)

Ilsan Astro Camp (일산 어린이천문대)

10.7Km    2018-06-29

306-176, Jungsan-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-975-3245

The observatory not only has a 3m circular dome and sliding dome, but also a catadioptric telescope and other major equipment for space observation. Regular education program are help during school summer vacation to explain astromony concepts in relatively simple terms and to engage children with folk stories behind each constellation.

Other programs like ‘A Trip to the Space with My Daddy”, and “Weekend Family FAM Tour” are also available. In a "A Trip to Space with My Daddy” (21:00 to 24:00 daily) participants can learn how to operate a telescope and observe celestial bodies in space. The “Weekend Family FAM Tour” program opens from 10:00 to 17:00 on weekends and presents short films on astronomy and gives visitors a look at telescopes and other astrological equipment. The program is popular among elementary and middle school students from Seoul and Ilsan area.

Gimpo Tea Etiquette Museum (다도박물관)

Gimpo Tea Etiquette Museum (다도박물관)

10.7Km    2021-04-02

187-49, Aegibong-ro 275beon-gil, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-998-1000

The Gimpo Tea Etiquette Museum is a private museum where visitors can learn about the history of Korea’s tea culture, dado, meaning tea ceremony in Korea. Approximately 3,000 tea ceremony utensils are on display within the museum, and outside lies a sculpture park and an open-air installation art museum. The museum also has various auxiliary facilities for holding cultural events and performances. There is a pond, a spacious lawn, and a pavilion where visitors can learn about Korea’s traditional culture and ethics in a natural setting.

Jeju Hayeong - Main Branch (제주하영 본점)

Jeju Hayeong - Main Branch (제주하영 본점)

10.7Km    2023-09-21

157, Dongguk-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-507-1396-8092

Jeju Hayeong is a traditional Korean restaurant located not in Jeju Island but inIlsan, Gyeonggi-do. Fresh Cutlassfish are flown directly from Jeju Island and served a whole fish in a grilled or braised form. For guests wanting to try all the different types of fishes, the restaurant has a set menu for the number of guests at a reasonable price. 

Olive Young - Ilsan Baengma Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 일산백마)

Olive Young - Ilsan Baengma Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 일산백마)

10.9Km    2024-04-19

232, Ilsan-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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E-Mart - Ilsan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 일산)

E-Mart - Ilsan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 일산)

11.1Km    2024-04-19

1124, Jungang-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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