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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.
11 km · about 20 min drive
AsiaSouth KoreaGyeonggi-do
Gwangmyeong
Gyeonggi-do, South Korea · Asia
About Gwangmyeong
Gwangmyeong works well as a base: 10 minutes from Siheungdong, 15km from Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Gwangmyeong is in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, with about 360,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Siheungdong, about 5 km away.
Gwangmyeong (Korean: 광명; Korean pronunciation: [ˈkwaŋ.mjʌŋ]) is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It borders Seoul to the east, north and northeast, Anyang to the southeast, Siheung to the southwest, and Bucheon to the northwest. It is home to one of the world's largest IKEA stores at 59,000 square metersRead more
(640,000 square feet), along with a large Costco store and a Lotte Premium Outlet.
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What is there to see near Gwangmyeong?
Within an hour or so of Gwangmyeong: National Museum of Korea (11 km), Myeongdong (14 km), N Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower) (14 km), Gyeongbokgung Palace (15 km).
Where is Gwangmyeong?
Gwangmyeong is in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, about 5 km from Siheungdong.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 357,545
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- South Korea
- Region
- Gyeonggi-do
- Timezone
- Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates
- 37.4772, 126.8664
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in South Korea
Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
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Worth the detour from Gwangmyeong
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Myeongdong
Seoul's premier shopping and entertainment district packed with K-beauty stores, street food stalls, and fashion boutiques.
14 km · about 25 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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Gyeongbokgung Palace
The main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty in Seoul, known for its grandeur and the picturesque changing of the guard ceremony.
15 km · about 30 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.
15 km · about 30 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.
16 km · about 20 min drive
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Cheonggyecheon Stream
A restored urban stream running through downtown Seoul with a beautiful 10.9-kilometer walking path beneath street level.
16 km · about 30 min drive
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Bukchon Hanok Village
A traditional Korean village of hundreds of hanok houses nestled between two major palaces in the heart of Seoul.
16 km · about 30 min drive
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- Right hereN Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower)A communication and observation tower atop Namsan Mountain offering panoramic views of Seoul and famous for its love lock fences.
- 21 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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