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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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
AsiaSouth KoreaGyeonggi-do
Yangju
Gyeonggi-do, South Korea · Asia
About Yangju
Yangju works well as a base: 15 minutes from Gwangjeok, 29km from Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Yangju is in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, with about 180,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Gwangjeok, about 7 km away.
Yangju (Korean: 양주; Korean pronunciation: [jaŋ.dʑu]) is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Yangju is located south of Dongducheon and north of Uijeongbu, not far from Seoul.
In the past, it was one region with Uijeongbu-si, Guri-si, Namyangju-si, Dongducheon-si, and some parts of Seoul, so the county officeRead more
was located in Uijeongbu, which was the largest town in Yangju at the time and the center of all of Yangju, including the current Guri and Namyangju. Even after the separation of Uijeongbu-si in 1963, the county office remained in Uijeongbu city, and it was not until 2000 that it ended its life as Uijeongbu and moved to its current location near the site of the Yangju Mok government office, and when it was promoted to Yangju-si in 2003, it was given the title of city hall.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Yangju?
Within an hour or so of Yangju: Gyeongbokgung Palace (29 km), Bukchon Hanok Village (29 km), Changdeokgung Palace (29 km), Dongdaemun Design Plaza (30 km).
Are there any good drives near Yangju?
The nearest famous roads are Hangyeryeong Pass, Misiryeong Pass and Daegwallyeong Pass.
Where is Yangju?
Yangju is in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, about 7 km from Gwangjeok.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 179,923
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- South Korea
- Region
- Gyeonggi-do
- Timezone
- Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates
- 37.8331, 127.0617
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in South Korea
Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
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Worth the detour from Yangju
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
29 km · about 35 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.
29 km · about 35 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.
30 km · about 35 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.
30 km · about 35 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.
30 km · about 35 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.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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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.
32 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Yangju
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 32 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.
- 36 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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