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Goyang Eco Park VIEW

A new concept park with a first ever ecological theme in Goyang City, it was created with an idea that people and nature can live together in an ecological space. It is demarcated with 12 forest themes such as Maple and Ginkgo groves, wildflower areas, ecological pond, and others, with strict eco-friendly management. The park offers various ecological experience and education programs for everyone, and the "Ecological experience exploration with commentary" is a particularly popular program.
Ilsan Lake Park VIEW

Lake Park, the largest artificial lake in Korea, was built, in parallel with the development of the new town of Ilsan. It is an eco-friendly park, in which you can watch and feel beautiful landscapes both in and out of season, one of the best resort and tourism spaces in the metropolitan area. It has a variety of facilities equipped: bicycle-only lanes, ambling roads, a public square of grass, an outdoor stage, a fountain which sings it"s musical songs, a natural learning space, an exhibition arena, and others, where gorgeous festivals like the “Goyang International Horticulture Festival” and the “Goyang Lake-Park Arts Festival” are held every year. The Lake has been selected by people across the country as the best place to walk around in. Regular Guided Commentaries are also available.
Spectacular Musical Fountain VIEW

Located to the west of Ilsan Lake Park, the Spectacular Musical Fountain displays an array of fantastic fountain shows like a butterfly in the heart of the city from April to October every year.
Janghang Wetlands VIEW

The Janghang Wetlands, a protected area of about 7.6 km, is the only area amongst the four major rivers in Korea that is not blocked by a dam, showing a variety of biological ecosystems through the convergence of river and sea water. For many years, civilian access has been banned, so it remains in its pristine natural state. There are 145 recorded species of plants and large-scale willow tree communities, including weeping willows, narrow-leaved cat-tail, lesser bulrush, small reed-mace, and 65 species of animals, including the natural monument common kestrel and the white tail eagle. In winter, more than 20,000 white-naped cranes, bean geese, mallards and other winter birds make a spectacular appearance. You can make reservations by contacting the Goyang City Environmental Protection Department to visit this place if you have an ecological experience program.
Bukhan-san VIEW

Located on the border between Goyang City and northern Seoul, Bukhan-san (mountain) boasts magnificent mountain peaks, splendid forests and valleys. The three peaks, Baekundae, Jungbong, and Mangyongdae, creates a triangle and is called Tangsan or Sambongsan by the locals. It is very popular as a rock climbing course, and when you climb to Baekundae, the main mountain peak, you can meet a spectacular scenery where the peaks seems to be in the midst of a sea of clouds.During the Joseon Dynasty, Bukhansan-seong was responsible for the defense of the capital, you can also find here the remains of Jungheung Victory Memorial Monument and many Buddhist temples and cultural relics. Baekwondae (peak), which is the highest in Bukhansan, is graded as the most important landmark in Goyang-City.
Baegundong Valley VIEW

Baegundong Valley has its beginings through Jungseong-mun(gate) and Jungheung-sa(temple). The stream narrows down but the woods grow thicker. The trail that leads up to Bogungmun, right next to the valley, is a great resting spot. You can easily spot visitors who are buried in a book with the sound of the valley stream as background music, as well as hikers who sit in small groups and soak their feet in cool water. Baegundong Valley forms the source of Changneungcheon Stream and is famous for its clean water.
Wondang Horse Racing Academy Ranch VIEW

This academy for professional riders offers a picture-like view of green meadows with horses surrounded by white fences. The site offers one of the best spots for families and couples. It is popular as the shooting location for popular TV dramas and commercials and has in its vicinity a world heritage site, Seosam-reung(Tombs).
Gongneung-cheon VIEW

The river which is the first tributary of Hangang River runs through Yangju city, Goyang city and Paju city in Gyeonggi province. The name "Gong-reung" derives from “reung” meaning tomb for the royalty and it originates from the tomb of Prince Yejong’s wife, the second son of King Sejo. The name was changed during the Japanese Occupation to Gokreung Stream due to the bent shape of the river but returned to its original name in 2009. It is easy to see natural monuments such as winter migratory birds, crested shelducks and mergansers, including herons and flocks of geese. Recently, the Gong-reung Bicycle Lane has been connected to the Unification Road, so the riverbank can now be used for resting, strolling and riding.

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