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OVERVIEW
Surrounding the capital city of Seoul, Gyeonggi-do region is a convenient getaway for Seoulites as well as travelers who are in Korea for a limited time. Although Gyeonggi is also largely populated with metropolitan cities just like Seoul, the region displays a much wider variety in ecological aspects as well as natural views compared to its counterpart.
Among the many smaller counties located in Gyeonggi-do, visitors are especially recommended to visit Paju, Goyang and Gapyeong, three cities frequented by international and local travelers. These places will unveil so much more than just city attractions, including famous drama filming locations, romantic places for a stroll, cultural exchanges and more. In addition, amazing photo ops are guaranteed from the multiple spots that you’ll get to know through this article. Although this column only covers a trip for 2 days, if your time allows, we suggest you make as many trips possible with your family, friends, or your other half to share memories.
Surrounding the capital city of Seoul, Gyeonggi-do region is a convenient getaway for Seoulites as well as travelers who are in Korea for a limited time. Although Gyeonggi is also largely populated with metropolitan cities just like Seoul, the region displays a much wider variety in ecological aspects as well as natural views compared to its counterpart.
Among the many smaller counties located in Gyeonggi-do, visitors are especially recommended to visit Paju, Goyang and Gapyeong, three cities frequented by international and local travelers. These places will unveil so much more than just city attractions, including famous drama filming locations, romantic places for a stroll, cultural exchanges and more. In addition, amazing photo ops are guaranteed from the multiple spots that you’ll get to know through this article. Although this column only covers a trip for 2 days, if your time allows, we suggest you make as many trips possible with your family, friends, or your other half to share memories.
10:00 AM - Start off your day at Heyri Art Valley
Heyri Art Valley is just a one-hour bus ride from Hapjeong Station in Seoul. The largest art community in the nation, Heyri gets its name from a song farmers would sing as they worked in the fields. The valley is a haven for art of all styles, having been founded by painters, musicians, architects and more. Each building is unique and fun to look around.
The village is best enjoyed by walking around, exploring the interesting shops and stopping to snap a picture now and then. For those who want a bit more culture out of their trip, visit one of the many museums, including the Bohemian Sculpture Museum, Museum of Musical Instruments of the World, or the Money Museum. Afterwards, stop by one of the cafes dotted throughout the village for a cup of coffee or a light brunch.
Address: 70-21, Heyrimaeul-gil, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Directions (Hapjeong Station → Heyri Art Valley, approx. 54 min): From Hapjeong Station (Seoul Subway Line 2, 6), Exit 1, walk for about 188m to arrive at the nearest bus stop → Take Bus No. 2200 and get off at Heyri Gate No. 1 Bus Stop → Walk for about 622m to arrive at Heyri Art Valley.
Operating hours: 10:00-18:00
※ The hours are subject to change and differ by stores and brands. Please check to confirm the details from the official website.
Website: heyri.net (Korean, English)
Heyri Art Valley is just a one-hour bus ride from Hapjeong Station in Seoul. The largest art community in the nation, Heyri gets its name from a song farmers would sing as they worked in the fields. The valley is a haven for art of all styles, having been founded by painters, musicians, architects and more. Each building is unique and fun to look around.
The village is best enjoyed by walking around, exploring the interesting shops and stopping to snap a picture now and then. For those who want a bit more culture out of their trip, visit one of the many museums, including the Bohemian Sculpture Museum, Museum of Musical Instruments of the World, or the Money Museum. Afterwards, stop by one of the cafes dotted throughout the village for a cup of coffee or a light brunch.
Address: 70-21, Heyrimaeul-gil, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Directions (Hapjeong Station → Heyri Art Valley, approx. 54 min): From Hapjeong Station (Seoul Subway Line 2, 6), Exit 1, walk for about 188m to arrive at the nearest bus stop → Take Bus No. 2200 and get off at Heyri Gate No. 1 Bus Stop → Walk for about 622m to arrive at Heyri Art Valley.
Operating hours: 10:00-18:00
※ The hours are subject to change and differ by stores and brands. Please check to confirm the details from the official website.
Website: heyri.net (Korean, English)
12:30 PM - Shopping at Paju Premium Outlets
Come to Paju Premium Outlets where you can find over 220 international fashion brands at prices lower than in department stores. Paju Premium Outlets is a three-story building with two wings opening in a circle around a central garden. In addition, the outlet is decorated throughout with charming features here and there like an amusement park. Visitors who are not interested in shopping can easily spend an hour here just walking around and enjoying the ambience.
Address: 200, Pilseung-ro, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Directions (Heyri Art Valley → Paju Premium Outlets, approx. 40 min): Proceed to Paju English Village Bus Stop by walking about 952m from Heyri Art Valley → Take Bus No. 900 and get off at Paju Premium Outlets Rear Gate Bus Stop → Walk for about 991m to arrive at Paju Premium Outlets.
Operating hours: Monday-Thursday 10:30-20:30 / Friday-Sunday & public holidays 10:30-21:00
※ Closed the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day).
Website: www.premiumoutlets.co.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
Come to Paju Premium Outlets where you can find over 220 international fashion brands at prices lower than in department stores. Paju Premium Outlets is a three-story building with two wings opening in a circle around a central garden. In addition, the outlet is decorated throughout with charming features here and there like an amusement park. Visitors who are not interested in shopping can easily spend an hour here just walking around and enjoying the ambience.
Address: 200, Pilseung-ro, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Directions (Heyri Art Valley → Paju Premium Outlets, approx. 40 min): Proceed to Paju English Village Bus Stop by walking about 952m from Heyri Art Valley → Take Bus No. 900 and get off at Paju Premium Outlets Rear Gate Bus Stop → Walk for about 991m to arrive at Paju Premium Outlets.
Operating hours: Monday-Thursday 10:30-20:30 / Friday-Sunday & public holidays 10:30-21:00
※ Closed the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day).
Website: www.premiumoutlets.co.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
2:30 PM - Visit Paju Book City
Paju Book City is a cultural complex themed around books and the publishing process. Originally being a field of reeds, the area became populated with publishing companies in 1977. Currently, there are 30-some publishers and over 250 companies related to the industry gathered here. Visitors to Paju Book City can enjoy reading rooms, book cafes, and various cultural activities related to books and printing. Out of the many spaces, one spot you must not miss is the Forest of Wisdom.
Opening in 2014, the Forest of Wisdom is a public library with a collection of over 500,000 books. All of the library books were donated and words cannot describe the feeling upon looking up at the 8m-high bookshelves packed with books; for a book-lover, it is heaven. Recently the number of tourists to this library has been unceasing after the library’s appearance in the drama, “She Was Pretty (2015).”
Address: 145, Hoedong-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Directions (Paju Premium Outlets → Paju Book City (Forest of Wisdom), approx. 47 min): From Paju Premium Outlets, walk for about 991m to Paju Premium Outlets Rear Gate Bus Stop → Take Bus No. 2200 then get off at Eunseok Fourway Intersection Bus Stop → Walk for about 201m to arrive at the Forest of Wisdom.
Operating hours (Forest of Wisdom): Hall 1 & 2 - 10:00-17:00 / Hall 3 – 24/7
Paju Book City is a cultural complex themed around books and the publishing process. Originally being a field of reeds, the area became populated with publishing companies in 1977. Currently, there are 30-some publishers and over 250 companies related to the industry gathered here. Visitors to Paju Book City can enjoy reading rooms, book cafes, and various cultural activities related to books and printing. Out of the many spaces, one spot you must not miss is the Forest of Wisdom.
Opening in 2014, the Forest of Wisdom is a public library with a collection of over 500,000 books. All of the library books were donated and words cannot describe the feeling upon looking up at the 8m-high bookshelves packed with books; for a book-lover, it is heaven. Recently the number of tourists to this library has been unceasing after the library’s appearance in the drama, “She Was Pretty (2015).”
Address: 145, Hoedong-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Directions (Paju Premium Outlets → Paju Book City (Forest of Wisdom), approx. 47 min): From Paju Premium Outlets, walk for about 991m to Paju Premium Outlets Rear Gate Bus Stop → Take Bus No. 2200 then get off at Eunseok Fourway Intersection Bus Stop → Walk for about 201m to arrive at the Forest of Wisdom.
Operating hours (Forest of Wisdom): Hall 1 & 2 - 10:00-17:00 / Hall 3 – 24/7
4:30 PM - Refresh your spirit at Hanwha Aqua Planet Ilsan or Onemount
While trips to Paju center around things to see, your time spent in Goyang will be filled with taking part in various activities, the two most popular of which are visiting Hanwha Aqua Planet Ilsan or Onemount. If you have the time, visit both for a day full of fun but if time is lacking, pick the place that draws your interest most; families tend to visit Aqua Planet, and Onemount is recommended to friends and couples.
Aqua Planet is the largest aquarium in the Seoul metropolitan region and also features a zoo in addition to the marine-life. Visit the second floor to view the many bright and colorful fish and other marine creatures. Children especially enjoy the fourth floor, where they can take part in the unique experience of feeding sheep or rabbits by hand.
Onemount is an indoor theme park made up of Snow Park and Water Park. Reaching from the fourth floor to the rooftop of the seventh floor, the water park is popular in summer, and the snow park, a winter wonderland straight out of a fairy tale, is popular about Southeast Asian tourists year-round.
Address:
Hanwha Aqua Planet: 282, Hallyuworld-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
Onemount: 300 Hallyuworld-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
Directions (Paju Book City (Forest of Wisdom) → Aqua Planet, approx. 1 hr 6 min): Walk for about 301m from the Forest of Wisdom to Dasangyo Bridge → Take Bus No. 200 and get off at Munchonmaeul Village Bus Stop → Walk for about 90m to the next Munchonmaeul Village Bus Stop → Take Bus No. 89 and get off at Onemount Bus Stop → Walk for about 535m to arrive at Hanwha Aqua Planet Ilsan.
※ Direction for Onemount is the same as above.
Operating hours:
Hanwha Aqua Planet: Everyday 10:00-19:00
Onemount Water Park (Indoor)∙Snow Park: Everyday 10:00-21:00
※ The hours will change starting from February 1, 2016. Details are TBA, please refer to the official website for more information.
Admission:
[Hanwha Aqua Planet]
Adults 29,000 won / Teens (ages 14-19) 26,000 won / Children (ages 13 and below) 24,000 won
※ The price includes admission to The Aqua, The Jungle, and The Sky Farm.
[Onemount Snow Park]
One-day pass: Weekdays 30,000 won / Weekends 35,000 won
Afternoon pass: Weekdays 23,000 won / Weekends 26,000 won
[Onemount Water Park]
One-day pass: Adults 50,000 won / Children 38,000 won
Afternoon pass: Adults 30,000 won / Children 23,000 won
Websites:
OneMount www.onemount.co.kr (Korean, English, Chinese)
Aqua Planet www.aquaplanet.co.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
While trips to Paju center around things to see, your time spent in Goyang will be filled with taking part in various activities, the two most popular of which are visiting Hanwha Aqua Planet Ilsan or Onemount. If you have the time, visit both for a day full of fun but if time is lacking, pick the place that draws your interest most; families tend to visit Aqua Planet, and Onemount is recommended to friends and couples.
Aqua Planet is the largest aquarium in the Seoul metropolitan region and also features a zoo in addition to the marine-life. Visit the second floor to view the many bright and colorful fish and other marine creatures. Children especially enjoy the fourth floor, where they can take part in the unique experience of feeding sheep or rabbits by hand.
Onemount is an indoor theme park made up of Snow Park and Water Park. Reaching from the fourth floor to the rooftop of the seventh floor, the water park is popular in summer, and the snow park, a winter wonderland straight out of a fairy tale, is popular about Southeast Asian tourists year-round.
Address:
Hanwha Aqua Planet: 282, Hallyuworld-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
Onemount: 300 Hallyuworld-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
Directions (Paju Book City (Forest of Wisdom) → Aqua Planet, approx. 1 hr 6 min): Walk for about 301m from the Forest of Wisdom to Dasangyo Bridge → Take Bus No. 200 and get off at Munchonmaeul Village Bus Stop → Walk for about 90m to the next Munchonmaeul Village Bus Stop → Take Bus No. 89 and get off at Onemount Bus Stop → Walk for about 535m to arrive at Hanwha Aqua Planet Ilsan.
※ Direction for Onemount is the same as above.
Operating hours:
Hanwha Aqua Planet: Everyday 10:00-19:00
Onemount Water Park (Indoor)∙Snow Park: Everyday 10:00-21:00
※ The hours will change starting from February 1, 2016. Details are TBA, please refer to the official website for more information.
Admission:
[Hanwha Aqua Planet]
Adults 29,000 won / Teens (ages 14-19) 26,000 won / Children (ages 13 and below) 24,000 won
※ The price includes admission to The Aqua, The Jungle, and The Sky Farm.
[Onemount Snow Park]
One-day pass: Weekdays 30,000 won / Weekends 35,000 won
Afternoon pass: Weekdays 23,000 won / Weekends 26,000 won
[Onemount Water Park]
One-day pass: Adults 50,000 won / Children 38,000 won
Afternoon pass: Adults 30,000 won / Children 23,000 won
Websites:
OneMount www.onemount.co.kr (Korean, English, Chinese)
Aqua Planet www.aquaplanet.co.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
7:00 PM - Take a light stroll around Ilsan Lake Park
A lush forest and calm lake meet to form the picturesque landscape of Ilsan Lake Park. The largest man-made lake in Korea, the park is an oasis in the middle of the city. The walking path along the lakeshore is exceptionally well-suited for peaceful, leisurely strolls. Visitors in the summer will be delighted by the Spectacular Musical Fountain, a water and light show set to music that plays in the evenings everyday from April through October.
The park is a popular filming location for both Korean dramas and variety programs, appearing in nearly 220 dramas and movies every year. Many people will recognize the park from scenes of “My Love from the Star (2013)” and “The Girl Who Sees Smells (2015).”
Address: Janghang-dong, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
Directions (Onemount/Hanwha Aqua Planet Ilsan → Ilsan Lake Park, approx. 7 min): Walk approximately 447m from Onemount to the Spectacular Musical Fountain.
Operating hours: Musical fountain (April-October / 20:00, 20:40), Stairway fountain 11:00-18:00
Website: www.lake-park.com (Korean only)
A lush forest and calm lake meet to form the picturesque landscape of Ilsan Lake Park. The largest man-made lake in Korea, the park is an oasis in the middle of the city. The walking path along the lakeshore is exceptionally well-suited for peaceful, leisurely strolls. Visitors in the summer will be delighted by the Spectacular Musical Fountain, a water and light show set to music that plays in the evenings everyday from April through October.
The park is a popular filming location for both Korean dramas and variety programs, appearing in nearly 220 dramas and movies every year. Many people will recognize the park from scenes of “My Love from the Star (2013)” and “The Girl Who Sees Smells (2015).”
Address: Janghang-dong, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
Directions (Onemount/Hanwha Aqua Planet Ilsan → Ilsan Lake Park, approx. 7 min): Walk approximately 447m from Onemount to the Spectacular Musical Fountain.
Operating hours: Musical fountain (April-October / 20:00, 20:40), Stairway fountain 11:00-18:00
Website: www.lake-park.com (Korean only)
8:00 PM - Dinner at Lafesta or Western Dom
End the first day of your trip with dinner at Lafesta or Western Dom. Two of Ilsan’s representative landmarks, many young people enjoy visiting these two centers. Weekdays find the shops filled with workers on break, with families and couples visiting for shopping and dining out on the weekends.
Lafesta is a 6-story building with one underground floor built in a street style. On the other hand, Western Dom is the first large dome-style shopping mall in Korea. The malls have recently become known by word of mouth for trendy fashion items and delicious restaurants.
Directions (Ilsan Lake Park → Lafesta, approx. 10 min):
Walk for about 638m from Ilsan Lake Park to Lafesta.
Directions (Ilsan Lake Park → Western Dom, approx. 11 min):
Walk for about 701m from Ilsan Lake Park to Western Dom.
End the first day of your trip with dinner at Lafesta or Western Dom. Two of Ilsan’s representative landmarks, many young people enjoy visiting these two centers. Weekdays find the shops filled with workers on break, with families and couples visiting for shopping and dining out on the weekends.
Lafesta is a 6-story building with one underground floor built in a street style. On the other hand, Western Dom is the first large dome-style shopping mall in Korea. The malls have recently become known by word of mouth for trendy fashion items and delicious restaurants.
Directions (Ilsan Lake Park → Lafesta, approx. 10 min):
Walk for about 638m from Ilsan Lake Park to Lafesta.
Directions (Ilsan Lake Park → Western Dom, approx. 11 min):
Walk for about 701m from Ilsan Lake Park to Western Dom.
10:00 AM - Travel to Jaraseom Island and have lunch
Despite being an island in the middle of the Bukhangang River, Jaraseom Island can be reached by car via a bridge. Enjoy the sights of the flowing river on the riverside road or spend a night at the Jaraseom auto campground. In addition to these leisure activities, many people visit for festivals taking place on the island each year. Every fall, the island fills with the sound of saxophones, trombones and trumpets at the Jaraseom International Jazz Festival and winter brings fun activities for all at the Jaraseom Singsing Winter Festival.
Located on the island, Gapyeong Ewhawon Nabi Story is a place not to be missed. The name Ewhawon means “A harmonious garden when two forms meet” and showcases a variety of flowers and plants even in the dead of winter. Visit the two greenhouses to experience spring and summer, as well as get a closer look at many species of butterflies.
The arboretum is largely divided into a tropical botanical garden and a Korean botanical garden. The tropical garden features coffee trees, papaya trees and more plants that grow naturally in tropical and subtropical regions. If you’re feeling tired, visit the Korean botanical garden to boost your energy. The bright and fresh scent of yuja growing on the trees will perk up your mind and body, just like a cup of coffee.
Address: 64, Jaraseom-ro, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
Directions (Yongsan Station → Jaraseom Island (Ewhawon Nabi Story), approx. 1 hr 7 min):
Travel by ITX train (Gyeongchun Line) from Yongsan Station (in Seoul) to reach Gapyeong Station → Take Gapyeong Circulating Tour Bus from Gapyeong Station and get off at Jaraseom Bus Stop → Walk for about 200m to Ewhawon Nabi Story.
Operating hours: Summer season (March-October) 09:00-18:00 / Winter season (November-February) 09:00-17:00 ※ Closed Mondays
Admission: Adults 7,000 won / Teens & Children 5,000 won
Website: www.ewhawon.com (Korean only)
Despite being an island in the middle of the Bukhangang River, Jaraseom Island can be reached by car via a bridge. Enjoy the sights of the flowing river on the riverside road or spend a night at the Jaraseom auto campground. In addition to these leisure activities, many people visit for festivals taking place on the island each year. Every fall, the island fills with the sound of saxophones, trombones and trumpets at the Jaraseom International Jazz Festival and winter brings fun activities for all at the Jaraseom Singsing Winter Festival.
Located on the island, Gapyeong Ewhawon Nabi Story is a place not to be missed. The name Ewhawon means “A harmonious garden when two forms meet” and showcases a variety of flowers and plants even in the dead of winter. Visit the two greenhouses to experience spring and summer, as well as get a closer look at many species of butterflies.
The arboretum is largely divided into a tropical botanical garden and a Korean botanical garden. The tropical garden features coffee trees, papaya trees and more plants that grow naturally in tropical and subtropical regions. If you’re feeling tired, visit the Korean botanical garden to boost your energy. The bright and fresh scent of yuja growing on the trees will perk up your mind and body, just like a cup of coffee.
Address: 64, Jaraseom-ro, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
Directions (Yongsan Station → Jaraseom Island (Ewhawon Nabi Story), approx. 1 hr 7 min):
Travel by ITX train (Gyeongchun Line) from Yongsan Station (in Seoul) to reach Gapyeong Station → Take Gapyeong Circulating Tour Bus from Gapyeong Station and get off at Jaraseom Bus Stop → Walk for about 200m to Ewhawon Nabi Story.
Operating hours: Summer season (March-October) 09:00-18:00 / Winter season (November-February) 09:00-17:00 ※ Closed Mondays
Admission: Adults 7,000 won / Teens & Children 5,000 won
Website: www.ewhawon.com (Korean only)
1:00 PM - Gapyeong Rail Park
Added to the Gapyeong Circulating Tour Bus route only just last year, Gapyeong Rail Park is a railbike park along the old Gyeongchun tracks. Departing from Gapyeong Rail Park, the tracks cross Gapyeongcheon Stream and Bukhangang River Bridges, pass through a tunnel of Zelkova trees to arrive at Gyeonggang Station, a filming site of the Korea film “The Letter (1997)” before returning to the departure point. A total of 8km round-trip, the journey takes approximately one hour and 30 minutes. As you pedal along the old tracks, quiet rural villages tucked inside valleys and views of the beautiful blue river will unfold before your eyes.
Address: 14, Jangteo-gil, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
Directions (Jaraseom Island → Gapyeong Rail Park, approx. 5 min): Take Gapyeong Circulating Tour Bus from Jaraseom Bus Stop then get off at Gapyeong Rail Park Bus Stop → Walk for about 60m to reach the Rail Park’s ticket office.
Operating hours: Summer season (February 8-October 31) 09:00-17:00 / Winter season (November 1-February 7) 09:00-15:00 (Interval: 2 hours)
※ The operating schedule for the rail bikes are subject to change, and the number of intervals also changes accordingly; 5 times a day for summer season (09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00), 4 times a day for winter season (09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00).
Fare: 2-seater bike 25,000 won / 4-seater bike 35,000 won
Website: www.gprailpark.com (Korean only)
Added to the Gapyeong Circulating Tour Bus route only just last year, Gapyeong Rail Park is a railbike park along the old Gyeongchun tracks. Departing from Gapyeong Rail Park, the tracks cross Gapyeongcheon Stream and Bukhangang River Bridges, pass through a tunnel of Zelkova trees to arrive at Gyeonggang Station, a filming site of the Korea film “The Letter (1997)” before returning to the departure point. A total of 8km round-trip, the journey takes approximately one hour and 30 minutes. As you pedal along the old tracks, quiet rural villages tucked inside valleys and views of the beautiful blue river will unfold before your eyes.
Address: 14, Jangteo-gil, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
Directions (Jaraseom Island → Gapyeong Rail Park, approx. 5 min): Take Gapyeong Circulating Tour Bus from Jaraseom Bus Stop then get off at Gapyeong Rail Park Bus Stop → Walk for about 60m to reach the Rail Park’s ticket office.
Operating hours: Summer season (February 8-October 31) 09:00-17:00 / Winter season (November 1-February 7) 09:00-15:00 (Interval: 2 hours)
※ The operating schedule for the rail bikes are subject to change, and the number of intervals also changes accordingly; 5 times a day for summer season (09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00), 4 times a day for winter season (09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00).
Fare: 2-seater bike 25,000 won / 4-seater bike 35,000 won
Website: www.gprailpark.com (Korean only)
3:00 PM - Take a memorable photo at Petite France
Petite France is a unique cultural park that is one of a kind, only available in Korea, taking inspiration from the book “Le Petit Prince (1943).” Its exotic look continues to attract visitors but the park also receives a lot of love by film directors of K-dramas and movies, being featured in a variety of works such as “Beethoven Virus (2008)”, “Secret Garden (2010)”, “My Love from the Star (2013)” and more.
The entire village is almost a museum, housing French artifacts and crafts, and you can even find items from the famous novel, commemorating the famous French writer, Antoine Maria Roger De Saint Exupery (1900-1944). You can also watch a small Marionette puppet performance, listen to beautiful notes drifting out of the Orgel House and take part in touring traditional French houses.
Address: 1063, Hoban-ro, Cheongpyeong-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
Directions (Gapyeong Rail Park → Petite France, approx. 35 min):
Walk for about 80m from Gapyeong Rail Park to Gapyeong Rail Park Bus Stop → Take Gapyeong Circulating Tour Bus and get off at Petite France Bus Stop.
Operating hours: 09:00-18:00
※ Hours extends until 20:00 during Little Prince Lighting Festival period.
Admission: Adults 8,000 won / Teens 6,000 won / Children (age 3-elementary school students) 5,000 won
Website: www.pfcamp.com (Korean, English, Chinese)
Petite France is a unique cultural park that is one of a kind, only available in Korea, taking inspiration from the book “Le Petit Prince (1943).” Its exotic look continues to attract visitors but the park also receives a lot of love by film directors of K-dramas and movies, being featured in a variety of works such as “Beethoven Virus (2008)”, “Secret Garden (2010)”, “My Love from the Star (2013)” and more.
The entire village is almost a museum, housing French artifacts and crafts, and you can even find items from the famous novel, commemorating the famous French writer, Antoine Maria Roger De Saint Exupery (1900-1944). You can also watch a small Marionette puppet performance, listen to beautiful notes drifting out of the Orgel House and take part in touring traditional French houses.
Address: 1063, Hoban-ro, Cheongpyeong-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
Directions (Gapyeong Rail Park → Petite France, approx. 35 min):
Walk for about 80m from Gapyeong Rail Park to Gapyeong Rail Park Bus Stop → Take Gapyeong Circulating Tour Bus and get off at Petite France Bus Stop.
Operating hours: 09:00-18:00
※ Hours extends until 20:00 during Little Prince Lighting Festival period.
Admission: Adults 8,000 won / Teens 6,000 won / Children (age 3-elementary school students) 5,000 won
Website: www.pfcamp.com (Korean, English, Chinese)
6:00 PM - Find peace at The Garden of Morning Calm
The Garden of Morning Calm is the first destination when people thing of visiting Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do. The garden is divided into a number of smaller gardens, each with a different theme, including Hometown House Garden, Bonsai Garden, Moonlight Garden, Sky Path, Garden of Eden and more. Seasonal trees and flower beds adorn each garden, allowing visitors to enjoy the beauty of Korea’s four seasons throughout the year.
The promenades are lined with trees for enjoyable walking in the shade. Simply walking through the garden, you will immediately feel recharged and rejuvenated by the good energy emitted by the plants.
The diverse beauty presented throughout Korea’s four seasons is indescribably attractive and sync with festivals announcing the beginning of each new season. Among the many, the one visitors should look out for is the Lighting Festival at The Garden of Morning Calm, taking place during the winter months. When the garden lights up at night, it suddenly transforms into an unrealistic, almost fairy tale-like scene, recreating childhood dreams coming into real life. What a perfect way to end your two-day trip through Gyeonggi-do!
Address: 432, Sumogwon-ro, Sang-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
Directions (Petite France → The Garden of Morning Calm, approx. 45 min): Walk for about 90m from Petite France to Petite France Bus Stop → Take Gapyeong Circulating Tour Bus and get off at The Garden of Morning Calm Bus Stop.
Operating hours: Sunday-Friday 11:00-21:00 / Saturday 11:00-23:00
*Lighting hour for the Lighting Festival at The Garden of Morning Calm: 17:20
Admission:
Weekends & public holidays: Adults 9,000 won / Teens 6,500 won / Children 5,500 won
Weekdays: Adults 8,000 won / Teens 6,000 won / Children 5,000 won
Website: www.morningcalm.co.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
The Garden of Morning Calm is the first destination when people thing of visiting Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do. The garden is divided into a number of smaller gardens, each with a different theme, including Hometown House Garden, Bonsai Garden, Moonlight Garden, Sky Path, Garden of Eden and more. Seasonal trees and flower beds adorn each garden, allowing visitors to enjoy the beauty of Korea’s four seasons throughout the year.
The promenades are lined with trees for enjoyable walking in the shade. Simply walking through the garden, you will immediately feel recharged and rejuvenated by the good energy emitted by the plants.
The diverse beauty presented throughout Korea’s four seasons is indescribably attractive and sync with festivals announcing the beginning of each new season. Among the many, the one visitors should look out for is the Lighting Festival at The Garden of Morning Calm, taking place during the winter months. When the garden lights up at night, it suddenly transforms into an unrealistic, almost fairy tale-like scene, recreating childhood dreams coming into real life. What a perfect way to end your two-day trip through Gyeonggi-do!
Address: 432, Sumogwon-ro, Sang-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
Directions (Petite France → The Garden of Morning Calm, approx. 45 min): Walk for about 90m from Petite France to Petite France Bus Stop → Take Gapyeong Circulating Tour Bus and get off at The Garden of Morning Calm Bus Stop.
Operating hours: Sunday-Friday 11:00-21:00 / Saturday 11:00-23:00
*Lighting hour for the Lighting Festival at The Garden of Morning Calm: 17:20
Admission:
Weekends & public holidays: Adults 9,000 won / Teens 6,500 won / Children 5,500 won
Weekdays: Adults 8,000 won / Teens 6,000 won / Children 5,000 won
Website: www.morningcalm.co.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
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