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Everland
South Korea's largest theme park near Seoul featuring five themed zones, a zoo, and world-class roller coasters.
38 km · about 45 min drive
AsiaSouth KoreaGyeonggi-do
Yeoju
Gyeonggi-do, South Korea · Asia
About Yeoju
Yeoju sits on the route: 20 minutes from Pubal, 55km from Hwaseong Fortress.
Yeoju is in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, with about 110,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Pubal, about 11 km away.
Yeoju (Korean: 여주; Korean pronunciation: [jʌ.dʑu]) is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Yeoju was a county but was raised to the status of a city in September 2013. Together with the neighboring city of Icheon, it is known as a major center of contemporary South Korean ceramics, and hosts the World CeramicRead more
Exposition every year. Other local products of note include rice, sweet potatoes, and yellow melons. Yeoju is the birthplace of Korea's last queen, Empress Myeongseong.
Yeoju's institution of higher learning includes Yeoju Institute of Technology. The Jungbu Naeryuk Expressway passes through the city.
A city located in the easternmost part of the southeastern part of Gyeonggi Province. It is bordered by Wonju, Gangwon-do to the east, Icheon to the southwest, Gwangju to the west, Yangpyeong-gun to the north, and Chungju and Eumseong-gun of North Chungcheong Province to the south. On September 23, 2013, Yeoju-gun was promoted to Yeoju, and it is currently the most recently promoted city in the country.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Yeoju?
Within an hour or so of Yeoju: Everland (38 km), Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky (53 km), Lotte World (53 km), Hwaseong Fortress (55 km).
Are there any good drives near Yeoju?
The nearest famous roads are Daegwallyeong Pass, Hangyeryeong Pass and Misiryeong Pass.
Where is Yeoju?
Yeoju is in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, about 11 km from Pubal.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 111,897
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- South Korea
- Region
- Gyeonggi-do
- Timezone
- Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates
- 37.2958, 127.6339
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in South Korea
Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
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Worth the detour from Yeoju
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
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.
53 km · about 60 min 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.
53 km · about 60 min drive
castle
Hwaseong Fortress
A UNESCO-listed late 18th-century fortress surrounding the center of Suwon, blending Eastern and Western architectural styles.
55 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Nami Island
A crescent-shaped river island famous for its tree-lined avenues and as the filming location of the beloved Korean drama Winter Sonata.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Yeoju
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 53 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.
- 64 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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