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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
Gyeonggi-do, South Korea · Asia
Yangju works well as a base: 15 minutes from Gwangjeok, 29km from Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Yangju is a city located in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. With a population of 179,923, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Yangju sits in South Korea, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Seoul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Yangju to your route.
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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Yangju is located in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 37.8331 latitude, 127.0617 longitude.
Yangju has a population of approximately 179,923 people, making it a city in South Korea.
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Essential numbers in South Korea
Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
Full driving guide for South Korea8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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