Deogyang-gu, Goyang: what to see and do

Known for

• Haengju Fortress, site of the 1593 battle
• Seooreung royal tombs, a UNESCO site
• Haengju Fortress History Park on the Han

What to do

Climb Haengju Fortress, then walk the lawns and lookout of the history park by the river. Seooreung is a calm, tree-lined royal burial ground.

Tip: Seooreung is a UNESCO World Heritage site, so give it a slow, quiet walk.

From Seoul: Subway Line 3 plus bus, about 1 h

Nearby neighbourhoods

• Ilsandong-gu, GoyangA planned new-town district with Ilsan Lake Park, an antique street and quiet…
• Ilsanseo-gu, GoyangA newer family district with sports parks, farm visits and a large water park, and few…
• Ojeong-gu, BucheonA quiet western district with a prehistoric site, wetland parks and a small farm where…
• Wonmi-gu, BucheonA green pocket of the city with a glasshouse botanical garden, a hill park and an…
• YangjuA northern city of hillside lookouts, herb gardens and a mountaintop observatory.
• GimpoA city on the Han estuary, with waterside walks, royal tombs and a river fort on the…