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National Museum of Korea
One of Asia's largest museums, showcasing Korean history and art from the Paleolithic era to modern times.
18 km · about 20 min drive
AsiaSouth KoreaGyeonggi-do
Bucheon-si
Gyeonggi-do, South Korea · Asia
About Bucheon-si
Bucheon-si works well as a base: 10 minutes from Bupyeong, 19km from Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Bucheon-si is in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, with about 850,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Bupyeong, about 5 km away.
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What is there to see near Bucheon-si?
Within an hour or so of Bucheon-si: National Museum of Korea (18 km), Gyeongbokgung Palace (19 km), Myeongdong (19 km), N Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower) (19 km).
Where is Bucheon-si?
Bucheon-si is in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, about 5 km from Bupyeong.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 850,731
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- South Korea
- Region
- Gyeonggi-do
- Timezone
- Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates
- 37.4989, 126.7831
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in South Korea
Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
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Worth the detour from Bucheon-si
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Myeongdong
Seoul's premier shopping and entertainment district packed with K-beauty stores, street food stalls, and fashion boutiques.
19 km · about 20 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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Bukchon Hanok Village
A traditional Korean village of hundreds of hanok houses nestled between two major palaces in the heart of Seoul.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Changdeokgung Palace
A UNESCO World Heritage palace famed for its Secret Garden, considered the finest example of Joseon Dynasty palace architecture.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Insadong
Seoul's cultural heart lined with traditional teahouses, antique shops, galleries, and craft stores in a charming pedestrian street.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Dongdaemun Design Plaza
A futuristic neo-futuristic landmark designed by Zaha Hadid, serving as Seoul's hub for design, art, and technology exhibitions.
21 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Bucheon-si
- 19 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.
- 28 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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