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Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky
South Korea's tallest building at 555 meters with the Seoul Sky observation deck offering sweeping views of the entire metropolitan area.
17 km · about 20 min drive
AsiaSouth KoreaGyeonggi-do
Namyangju
Gyeonggi-do, South Korea · Asia
About Namyangju
Namyangju works well as a base: 10 minutes from Wabu, 22km from Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Namyangju is in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, with about 91,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Wabu, about 5 km away.
Namyangju (Korean: 남양주; Korean pronunciation: [na.mjaŋ.dʑu]) is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. To the east is Gapyeong County, to the west is Guri, and to the north is Pocheon. Namyangju was originally a southern part of Yangju-gun, but was separated into Namyangju-gun in April 1980. In 1995, Migeum-si andRead more
Namyangju-gun were merged to form an urban and rural complex. The city hall is located in Geumgok-dong and Dasan-dong, and the administrative districts are 6-eup, 3-myeon, and 7-dong.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Namyangju?
Within an hour or so of Namyangju: Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky (17 km), Lotte World (17 km), Dongdaemun Design Plaza (20 km), Cheonggyecheon Stream (20 km).
Are there any good drives near Namyangju?
The nearest famous roads are Hangyeryeong Pass, Misiryeong Pass and Daegwallyeong Pass.
Where is Namyangju?
Namyangju is in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, about 5 km from Wabu.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 90,798
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- South Korea
- Region
- Gyeonggi-do
- Timezone
- Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates
- 37.6367, 127.2142
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in South Korea
Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
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Worth the detour from Namyangju
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Lotte World
Seoul's massive indoor and outdoor theme park holding the Guinness record for the world's largest indoor amusement park.
17 km · about 20 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.
20 km · about 25 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.
20 km · about 25 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.
21 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.
21 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.
21 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.
22 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Namyangju
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 17 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.
- 22 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.
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