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City in Gyeonggi, South Korea
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Ansan (안산) is a city in Gyeonggi, South Korea, on the coast of the Yellow Sea (locally called West Sea). The Yellow Sea lies to the west of the city, and portions of various islands lie within the city's jurisdiction. The largest and best-known of these is Daebudo. On land, the town of Gunpo is to the east, Anyang to the northeast, Siheung to the north and Hwaseong to the south.
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안산문화예술의전당
There are music concerts, art exhibitions, contemporary dances, etc.
안산 식물원
There are three exhibition areas: a tropical exhibition, a central exhibition, and a southern exhibition. The tropical exhibition is housed in a pyramidal glass greenhouse and is open year-round. Visitors can see various kinds of palm trees and cacti. The central exhibition is also housed in a glass greenhouse and features wildflowers and plants that grow naturally in central South Korea, but it is closed in winter. The southern exhibition is another glass greenhouse and is also closed in winter. Visitors can see lotus, water lilies, and fragrant trees in this exhibition.
안산문화원
At first floor, exhibitions are divided into four zones-A zone, B zone, C zone and D zone. In the A zone, it exhibits relics from ancient times. You can learn about Ansan's history. In the B zone, you can learn about values of mud flat. Mud flat has been providing living foundation for Ansan resident. In the C zone, You can learn about Ansan's industry. Ansan's major industry is not only agriculture but also fishing and salt farms. So you can see farming implements and so on. In the D zone, you can see traditional remains which are used in daily life. It is divided into three section - food, clothing and shelter. In addition, you can see model and video clip about Dunbaemi play. It is a traditional play in Ansan.
누에섬 등대전망대
It is called silkworm island because it shapes like silkworm. Road to light house is appeared at the time of low tide, but it is disappeared at high tide times. So tourists have to check the tide time. It has observatory and exhibition room for tourists.
안산 화정 영어마을
It is also known as Gyeonggi English Village Ansan Camp.
There is a fitness center. Many local people work out in the gym.
별망성지(別望城址)
It is a coastal fortress built of stones by connecting two shallow mountain peaks on the beach to prevent Japanese pirates from invading the coast through Namyang Bay in the early Joseon Dynasty.
최용신 기념관
대부도
Daebudo is also known as 'the Hawaii of Ansan.' Daebudo is connected to the Sihwa seawalls, so it has become a land of Ansan. However, it still has the romance and lyricism of an island in various places.
탄도항
Tando Port is located in Tando island, which is crossed on the path to Daebudo. Tando Port is also known as picturesque sunset spot.
안산어촌민속박물관
고송정지
It is a pavilion of Joseon Dynasty. It is Gyeonggi-do Monument number 101.
대부도 유리섬
This island is famous for the Daebudo Glass Island Museum, which includes a glass art gallery, showcase and outdoor sculpture park.
경기도미술관
화랑유원지
This is an amusement park that covers an area of 63 hectares. It has spaces for cultural relaxation, Hwarang Lake and trails, Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art, etc.
홍정희 효자문
It is a memorial gate for the filial piety of Hong Jeong-hui.
잿머리 성황당
It is a shrine to the village deity that was built in Koryo Dynasty during the reign of King Seongjong (1469-1494) to offer sacrifice to heaven.
팔곡리 향나무
It was designated as monuments 32 in Gyeonggi-do
오정각
It is a pavilion that was built in 1870 by King Gojong, the last king of the Joseon Dynasty.
It takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes from Incheon to Pung Island by passenger ship.
성호박물관
사세충렬문
It is Gyeonggi-do Cultural Property number 8.
Seongpo Arts Park adjoins a residential area, so it is a good resting place for locals.
별빛마을포토랜드
A place full of colorful light exhibitions, you can take various photos of memories.
이익선생묘
The tomb of Silhak scholar Yi Ik of the late of Chosun Dynasty.
다문화거리
One of Ansan's most vibrant urban centers, where you can experience a unique atmosphere of diverse cultures. The street was naturally formed as foreign workers and immigrants from countries such as China, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and Thailand began to settle here in the late 1990s.
탄도어촌체험마을
A place where you can catch various creatures such as crabs and conch in the tidal flat.
낙조전망대
A place where you can see the red sunset with the beautiful sea.
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종이미술관
It is the first paper-making art museum in Korea. It has a children's art museum, a traditional play experience center, a hanok experience center, and a craft making experience center.
경기해양안전체험관
A place where people can experience various experiences related to marine safety.
안산시세계문화체험관
Experience center where you can feel the culture of various countries
산업역사박물관
Ansan Industrial History Museum (Gyeonggi-do Registered Cultural Property Recognized for Value)
안산향토사박물관
Museum of Ansan City from the past to the present.
월피예술도서관
On the first floor, there is an art lounge, children's archives, silver bookshelf; on the second floor, art, comprehensive archives, digital corners; and on the third floor, there is a club room and lounge.
안산갈대습지공원
South Korea's first large-scale artificial wetland created for eco-water treatment. Features extensive wooden boardwalks over reed beds, a bird observation deck, and an environmental education center.
안산여르미오페스티벌
A representative summer festival. Various participatory programs such as music concerts are provided.
별망성 예술제
A biennial festival, usually held in September in every other year. You can make wine and participate in a photographic contest.
Ansan Valley Rock Festival is held every July.
월피동 달빛축제
It is a representative festival in Wolpi-dong that everyone enjoys based on harmony and communication among local residents. It is a rich festival full of food, things to see and enjoy by operating various experience booths and food booths such as work presentations, exhibitions, magic, and balloon art.
도시 재생 거리 문화 축제
Urban Regeneration Street Culture Festival is a street culture festival specializing in public design. You can enjoy busking, performances, and various experience booths.
A professional volleyball team that plays in the Korea Volleyball Federation (KOVO). Their home arena is Sangnoksu Gymnasium. They were known as OK Savings Bank Rush & Cash until 2020. You can buy tickets by online (the website is in Korean only) or ticket box on site.
Due to Ansan's location along the sea and the surrounding islands, there are a number of companies that offer test flights in light and ultra-light airplanes for an hour or so, including views of most of the nearby islands. These usually cost somewhere around ₩80,000 depending on the duration of the flight.
Bike paths exist throughout Ansan, making it more bicycle friendly than the average city. Bicycles can be hired from Gojan and Jungang stations. Bicycle stations are gradually increasing. There is a dedicated cycle road with picnic benches beyond the Lake Park that run alongside the river and terminates at Ansan Waterfowl park. Ansan's public bike service is called 'Pedalro'.
안산호수공원
It has various facilities such as nature learning center, soccer field, basketball court, volleyball court, inline skating link and so on. Especially, reed marsh and waterside square is good for walking. At the center of the square, you can see outdoor performances. Also, Ansan Lake Park has theme spaces such as wild flower garden and lilac hill.
안산 눈썰매장
In summer season, water sled slope is open. Besides, there are some water pools to have fun and have an air slide. In winter season, snow sled slope is open. It has a main slope, slope for children and a hand sled area. The hand sled area is for children. The sled is drawn by their parents whereas other sled slide from high. Moving walkway is available just in winter season.
와동공원
This urban neighborhood park is also known as Wadong Sports Park. Wadong Park houses an indoor gymnasium, which is used as the exclusive stadium for the Ansan Shinhan Bank basketball team.
별빛공원
Starlight Park is a small, natural park with well-maintained walking trails.
노적봉인공폭포공원
A nature trail surrounded by mountains.
시화호
There is a park with a reedy marsh. There are countless species of plants and animals living near this wetland.
월피공원
A neighborhood park in Wolpi-dong.
화정천
Hwajeongcheon river spans Wadong and Choji-dong.
8 screens and 1567 seating capacity
8 screens and 1607 of seating capacity
9 screens and 1429 of seating capacity
7 screens and 1788 of seating capacity
6 screens and 371 of seating capacity. All seats are recliner.
안산 다문화음식거리
A vibrant dining area featuring authentic dishes from over 20 countries, including Vietnamese pho, Chinese lamb skewers (양꼬치), Indonesian rendang, Russian bakery items, and Uzbek plov.
뉴욕버거
Although the restaurant is called “New York Burger,” the flavors are actually more suited to Korean tastes, giving the burgers a Korean take on the classic New York-style burger.
It’s a popular spot among students at Hanyang University ERICA, especially for grabbing a quick burger after class. One burger alone might not be enough for a full meal, so adding fries or a drink can make it more filling.
Lotteria Ansan Hanyang University
롯데리아 안산한양대점 (Lotteria Ansan Hanyang University), 379 Gwangdeok 1-ro, Sangnok-gu, +82 31-501-7474. Daily 09:00-23:00. Korean fast-food restaurant serving burgers, fries, chicken and other quick meals. It is located near Hanyang University ERICA and is a convenient option for students looking for a quick meal. KakaoTalk Channel：롯데리아 공식 KakaoTalk 채널
A place where you can enjoy spicy bibim-guksu served in a refreshing mulhoe-style broth.
밀플랜비
This restaurant is in front of Hanyang University. It is famous for Mexican food, especially burritos.
도스마스
This restaurant is in front of Hanyang University. It serves Mexican food, especially burritos. Customers can add different ingredients to their burritos.
롯데리아 안산중앙역
Korean fast food restaurant at the station.Lotteria is like a Korean McDonald's or Burger King. There are dozens of other Lotteria outlets in the town.
알촌
One of the busiest restaurants in front of the Hanyang University. If you order, the food you ordered comes out very quickly, so you can enjoy your meal even if you don't have enough time to eat something. The dish of Alchon is relatively cheaper than other restaurants nearby the Hanyang University.
따뜻한 밥상
A Korean restaurant serving set meals, including spicy pork with rolled omelet (jeyuk and gyeran-mari jeongsik) and beef seaweed soup (soegogi miyeokguk). Meals are served with rice and side dishes.
시골홍두깨칼국수
This is a kalguksu restaurant in Ansan where you can enjoy a hearty meal at an affordable price. It has the atmosphere of an old-established restaurant and is very popular with the local residents nearby. Before the meal, barley rice and various kinds of kimchi are served, so you can make and eat a simple bibimbap. If you want to try local food at a long-established Korean restaurant at an affordable price, give it a visit.
어울림 돌솥밥
This is a Korean table d'hote restaurant with hot pot rice.
안산 불고기집
This is a Korean-style barbecued beef restaurant. It also serves a lot of delicious chicken.
칸티푸르 레스토랑
It's an Indian cuisine restaurant. This restaurant is found across the street from Ansan Station, in Asia Town. Once across the street, walk 3 blocks further, directly away from the station, and look to your right. It is on the second floor, above a shoe shop and cell phone store. A variety of Indian and Nepalese dishes are served. The curries start at ₩7,000 and 4 samosas make up an order.
신선 설농탕
Seolleongtang is Korea traditional soup which is boiled from ox’s bones.
This restaurant is found across the street from Hanyang University. This is a Vietnamese restaurant. The popular Vietnamse dish, pho, is very delicious.
노랑치킨
This restaurant sells roasted chicken and beer. It tastes pretty good.
토담 청국장보리밥
This restaurant sells traditional Korean food like cheonggukjang (fast-fermented bean paste) boiled barley, and bulgogi (barbecued beef).
피자리아
Delicious pizza at reasonable prices, Russian menus and guides are also available.
젤리팩토리
You can enjoy JokBal (Korean dish of pig's trotters cooked with soy sauce). There are several JokBal like Jokbal, Jelly Jokbal (which is softer than original Jokbal), Spiced Jokbal.
현가네 병천순대
Hot soondae soup with rice.
비스트로 따봄
페퍼로니버튼
Pizza specialized restaurant. It serves various kind of pizza and is famous for pepperoni pizza.
도깨비왕감자탕
This is the only pork back bone stew restaurant in front of Hanyang University at Ansan. It does not close except for holidays. It is always crowded with many people visiting even at late hours. It's best to call ahead and ask for a table, as there may not be any available in the evening.
화정리막국수
A restaurant that sells cold buckwheat noodles. It also appeared on TV in Korea
손미명태항구 (또와유 본점)
It is famous for its delicious braised pollack soy sauce and grilled fish.
사랑방
It is famous for its own butchered beef restaurant. Not only beef, but other menus are also delicious.
인더비엣
A Vietnamese restaurant specializing in pho. In addition to the typical soup-based pho, you can also enjoy a variety of other Vietnamese dishes, such as Banh Xeo, Bun Cha, and fried pho.
강릉원조교동짬뽕
A Korean-Chinese restaurant serving jjamppong (seafood noodle soup) and gan-jjajang (stir-fried black bean noodles).
용호동낙지 NC고잔점
It serves Korean seafood dishes, including nakgopsae (octopus with intestine and shrimp), jianhae (fresh octopus stew), and hot-plate octopus with rice.
스시텐카이
A conveyor-belt sushi restaurant serving a variety of sushi. Diners can take plates from the belt or order special rolls and sashimi from the chefs.
차성진의 차차스시
A sushi restaurant. The restaurant offers set menus at lunchtime with a choice of udon or soba. A self-serve bar provides tea, plum drinks, salad, and seaweed porridge.
온센 안산점
A Japanese-style casual restaurant serving donburi (rice bowls) and tempura dishes. Menu items include onsen tamago don, tendon, and katsudon.
규카츠정 안산중앙점
A Japanese-style restaurant specializing in gyukatsu, a breaded beef cutlet served rare inside. Set meals include rice, miso soup, and side dishes, and the meat can be grilled on personal hot plates.
멘츠루 안산직영점
A Japanese noodle restaurant serving abura soba (soupless oil noodles) and tsukemen (dipping noodles).
미락식당
A Korean restaurant serving dwaeji duruchigi (spicy stir-fried pork), bulnak jeongol (beef and octopus hot pot), kimchi jjigae(kimchi stew), and doenjang jjigae(soybean paste stew).
휘니치로
A Japanese-style ramen restaurant serving tonkotsu ramen, tsukemen, gyoza, and mini rice bowls such as gyudon and butadon.
영월애 곤드레
A Korean restaurant serving stir-fried spicy pork, grilled mackerel, seasoned cockles, and gondre rice. Additional side dishes and desserts such as sikhye, plum tea, and barley bread are available at a self-serve bar.
광양참숯불구이
단원 한정식 (Danwon Han-jeongsik)
You can enjoy Aruncus dioicus from Ulleungdo Island, bamboo shoot from Damyang, soybean paste from Sunchang and so on.
맛찬들왕소금구이 안산중앙점
A Korean barbecue restaurant serving thick-cut pork belly grilled over charcoal with coarse salt.
총각수퍼
A Korean barbecue restaurant serving thinly sliced frozen pork belly (naengdong samgyeopsal) made from Jeju pork. Side dishes include cheonggukjang, minari, and fried rice cooked on the same pan.
스시주연
It offers a variety of menus, such as the main omakase assortment and lunch set, especially the lunch set is highly cost-effective and is recommended as a lunch spot. Inside, there are about 10 seats in the form of counter seats, and you can enjoy your meal in a neat and comfortable atmosphere.
별난곱창
It is a famous restaurant that offers a variety of grilled menus such as gopchang, makchang, and yeotong. There are also high-end menus such as Korean beef tripe, Korean beef tripe, and raw beef, and you can enjoy various parts at once with assorted grilled meat.
사계절참맛
It is a good restaurant where you can taste fresh seafood such as natural croaker and extra-large yellowtail. blue crab bibimbap and briquette-grilled bulgogi are also popular menus, especially briquette-grilled bulgogi, which has a lively taste of fire, making it good to enjoy with rice. With its spacious interior and room facilities, it is suitable for family gatherings or group dinners, and parking facilities are also convenient.
Bistro serving pasta, steak, salads and small plates, with wine and beer. Reservations and queueing via the Catch Table app. Free 2-hour parking in the Polytown garage. Located in the side street between Polytown buildings A and B.
The Jungang Station area features many traditional Korean restaurants as well as many familiar chains such as Mr Pizza, Viking, VIPS, Kraze Burger, Papa Johns, Krispe Kreme, Baskin Robbins, Coldstone etc.
후르셰다 사마르칸트
Uzbek restaurant.
임페리아
Russian & Uzbekistan cuisine restaurant/cafe.
라디오
Regular holidays are every Thursday, A cafe with a pretty view over the park
토프레스
To presso is a dessert cafe near by the Hanyang University. To presso sells a variety of drinks and ice flakes with syrup.
패디카
Delicious coffee and comfortable sofa. It consists of 1st floor, 2nd floor, and rooftop.
요거프레소 안산한양대점
Coffee, latte, smoothie
스타벅스 안산한양대점
모모커피
You can enjoy coffee and other drink as ice-tea, be able to drink at a relatively low price
시저커피
Many students visit to work on assignments and study. A menu called "Ice Age" is the Caesar coffee's signature menu.
프로스콘스
There is a large space in the basement of the cafe where students come to study or work on team projects (assignments).
카페마루
백금당
-Cafe with delicious soufflé pancakes -Free parking, kids welcome, all menu items made in store -For more information, please call the store.
마을상점생활관
Sell books, flowers, and coffee. They also sell used goods on consignment. In addition, they plan and run programs for the local community.
This is a bakery cafe that sells bagels. There are many desks that are easy to study. It is also a space where cultural activities such as books, LPs, music, and lectures are conducted.
프로스콘스 웨스트점
A cafe near Hanyang University ERICA serving bread, coffee, and other drinks.
카캉스
Daebudo with a view of the sea is also a cafe.
블루밍데이
It is a cafe that sells delicious drinks and macarons. The interior with a comfortable atmosphere stands out.
카페오브더데이
Delicious drinks, desserts, and comfortable interiors stand out.
더 노벰버
봄달향
A quiet and pretty hand-drip coffee shop
카페 마루
It is about 100 m away from the front gate of Hanyang University's Erica Campus toward Seokho Shopping Center.
멜커피 안산중앙점
This is a hands-on cafe where you can enjoy drinks and desserts while painting. When you order a drink, you receive a palette, brushes, and a water cup, which you can use to color a postcard with your desired design. They offer a variety of drinks, including strawberry lattes, Earl Grey chocolate lattes, and homemade lemonade, as well as seasonal dessert menus.
버니문
A café serving drinks, ganache, cakes, and salt bread.
하우디
A café in central Ansan serving homemade cakes, lattes, and kaymak, a creamy milk spread.
쿠오에스프레소 안산점
A coffee shop serving espresso-based drinks, including espresso, flat white, and hand-drip coffee. The menu also includes desserts such as ice-cream croffle.
카페 피앤피
A café serving drinks such as black-sesame cream latte and cinnamon latte, along with seasonal desserts.
림커피
A café serving coffee and handcrafted beverages. Seasonal desserts and pastries are also available.
새벽다섯시
A place to experience Chinese-style milk tea in Korea, with indoor seating and a selection of Chinese-style desserts available in addition to drinks.
코이노커피
The café offers several choices of coffee beans, including fruity and nutty blends, as well as a decaffeinated option. Hand-drip coffee, espresso-based drinks, signature beverages, and desserts are available. Roasted coffee beans can also be purchased.
풀하우스
Full House is a cozy cafe located in Gojan-dong. At this cafe, you can enjoy a variety of parfaits that change every season. However, some reviews mention that compared to the expensive price of 8,000 won, the taste of the parfait is not particularly special. In addition, menu prices, including drinks, are generally on the higher side. While there is a wide variety of bakery items including whole cakes available for reservation, as well as various types of bread and cake. If you find the cafe to relax and have some unique desserts with high visual quality, this cafe will offer a memorable experience.
폼프리츠
Pommefrites is a franchised beerhouse. Draft beer and potato chips from this store are so cool. You can dip the chip in a special sauce.
더 술
The sul is the most used bar by Hanyang University at Erica. All menus are delicious so there is no representative menu.
그라제
Geuraje is a bar that serves cocktails and Korean food as snacks. However, its prices are slightly higher than other bars in the neighborhood.
역전할머니맥주 한대역점
Yeokjeonfnc is a popular franchise bar brand in South Korea. The brand is known for selling very cold beer. This branch also has a very good Grilled Dried Pollack snack.
셀프 맥주
A pub with a variety of alcoholic beverages and a good price
맥주인
A bar with a good atmosphere and famous for delicious beer and snacks
연청
a hearty side dish made with fresh ingredients
중앙즉석닭발
Central Instant Chicken Feet is a long-loved chicken feet specialty restaurant, featuring spicy and deep-tasting soup chicken feet.
한대앞 사동댁
a pub with a variety of alcoholic beverages and a good price.
금별맥주 한대앞역점
a nice bar with a good atmosphere, a variety of side dishes and delicious food
사계
Korean restaurant with a good atmosphere in front of Station, Fusion Korean Restaurant
꼬량
A Korean-style bistro serving Chinese-inspired dishes, including Kkoryang noodles, Dongpo pork, and Mapo tofu. The menu also includes baijiu and imported beers.
필링 파인
A café and bar serving coffee, cocktails, whiskeys, and light Western-style dishes such as pasta and finger foods.
킷사 코네코
A casual dining pub serving dishes such as soy-braised pork neck, mapo tofu, Napolitan pasta, and fried chicken with soy sauce. Drinks include beer, soju, highballs, and whiskey.
쇼텐 베이지
A Japanese restaurant serving sashimi, futomaki rolls, mackerel sushi, and fusion dishes such as shuto don, flatfish oil soba, shuto pasta, and kani miso pasta.
문화주점사월
Saewol, a cultural liquor store is a hidden gem-like bar in Jungang-dong, Ansan, and its unique menu such as spicy budae pasta and spinach chicken is attractive.
The interior is decorated with casual and sensual props, making it a good place to take pictures.
하늑
haneuk is an atmospheric Korean restaurant located in Gojan, Ansan.
You can enjoy a variety of Korean snacks and traditional liquor, including cuttlefish bossam, a popular menu.
The store is spacious and comfortable, suitable for group gatherings, and it is convenient because there is a clean bathroom inside.
시선
An izakaya-style restaurant offering a wide range of Japanese-influenced dishes such as salmon and amberjack sashimi, sukiyaki, grilled pork jowl, stews, skewers, nabe, and small plates. The menu includes Korean alcoholic beverages along with several highball options, including a matcha highball.
The hotel has 60 rooms. Additional facilities: banquet hall, buffet, coffee shop
The hotel has 108 rooms. Additional facilities: restaurant, nightclub
선부동 월 호텔
The hotel has above-ground and underground parking, plus a dedicated parking lot opposite the building. Services include storage, laundry, and a business center.
Hotel Luem in Danwon-gu offers clean rooms, high-spec PCs, OTT streaming, and free drinks, with rates starting around 58,000 KRW. It is a cozy hotel with a clean interior. It's comfortable with clean interiors; good for travelers wanting simplicity.
더 그레이 호텔
Luxury Hotel near Ansan Sangnoksu Station.
마리 호텔
Additional service: Netflix, High specification PC, Wi-Fi
호텔스퀘어
A hotel with 201 rooms, banquet halls of various sizes and food and beverage facilities on the first basement floor and 14 floors above the ground.
엠블던호텔 웨딩 & 컨벤션
This hotel is certified as a three-star hotel by the Hotel Grade Management Bureau of the Korea Tourism Association.
This is a large supermarket that includes a variety of facilities such as a food court and various beauty stores.
Another large supermarket
Another large supermarket
상록수 가구거리
Many clothing shops are located in that area
By subway
Ansan is on Subway Line 4 and the Suin–Bundang Line. Travel times to the center of Ansan (Jungang station):
By bus
By City Tour Bus
City Tour Bus operates from 10:00 to 17:00 every Wednesday and Saturday from April to December but it is flexible according to climate. You must make a reservation through telephone or the website.
By taxi
You can take a taxi at taxi stand. Basic fare of regular taxi is around ₩4,800. The taxi stand is near the bus station.
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Travel tipsComplete 2026 guide to South Korea travel requirements. Check K-ETA exemptions, application fees, arrival card rules, and Incheon transit procedures.
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ItinerariesExplore our Busan travel guide. Plan visits to Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon Culture Village, Jagalchi Fish Market, and scenic Haedong Yonggungsa Temple.
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Travel tipsCompare Korea transport cards: T-money, WOWPASS, and Climate Card. Learn costs, subway coverage, reload rules, and which card fits your stay best.
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ItinerariesDiscover the best places to visit in South Korea, from Seoul royal palaces and Busan coastal seafood stalls to ancient Gyeongju tombs and Jeju Island.
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