castle
Hwaseong Fortress
A UNESCO-listed late 18th-century fortress surrounding the center of Suwon, blending Eastern and Western architectural styles.
17 km · about 20 min drive
AsiaSouth KoreaGyeonggi-do
Ansan-si
Gyeonggi-do, South Korea · Asia
About Ansan-si
Ansan-si works well as a base: 25 minutes from Anyang-si, 17km from Hwaseong Fortress.
Ansan-si is in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, with about 620,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Anyang-si, about 12 km away.
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What is there to see near Ansan-si?
Within an hour or so of Ansan-si: Hwaseong Fortress (17 km), National Museum of Korea (26 km), N Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower) (29 km), Myeongdong (30 km).
Where is Ansan-si?
Ansan-si is in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, about 12 km from Anyang-si.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 623,256
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- South Korea
- Region
- Gyeonggi-do
- Timezone
- Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates
- 37.3236, 126.8219
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in South Korea
Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
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Worth the detour from Ansan-si
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
National Museum of Korea
One of Asia's largest museums, showcasing Korean history and art from the Paleolithic era to modern times.
26 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
N Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower)
A communication and observation tower atop Namsan Mountain offering panoramic views of Seoul and famous for its love lock fences.
29 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Myeongdong
Seoul's premier shopping and entertainment district packed with K-beauty stores, street food stalls, and fashion boutiques.
30 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Cheonggyecheon Stream
A restored urban stream running through downtown Seoul with a beautiful 10.9-kilometer walking path beneath street level.
31 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Insadong
Seoul's cultural heart lined with traditional teahouses, antique shops, galleries, and craft stores in a charming pedestrian street.
31 km · about 35 min drive
castle
Gyeongbokgung Palace
The main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty in Seoul, known for its grandeur and the picturesque changing of the guard ceremony.
32 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Dongdaemun Design Plaza
A futuristic neo-futuristic landmark designed by Zaha Hadid, serving as Seoul's hub for design, art, and technology exhibitions.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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- 29 kmN Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower)A communication and observation tower atop Namsan Mountain offering panoramic views of Seoul and famous for its love lock fences.
- 32 kmLotte World Tower Seoul SkySouth Korea's tallest building at 555 meters with the Seoul Sky observation deck offering sweeping views of the entire metropolitan area.
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