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Ansan

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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159 places

  1. Drink

    5: am milktea

    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.

    Closed · opens noon₩5,000-₩7,500

  2. Drink

    AP coffee&bakery

    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.

    Closed · opens 11 am

  3. Eat

    Alchon

    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.

    Sun-Fri 09:00 - 21:00, closed Sat₩4,800-6,300

  4. See

    Ansan Arts Center

    안산문화예술의전당

    There are music concerts, art exhibitions, contemporary dances, etc.

    Opening hours: 09:00-18:00 daily (closed 12:00-13:00)

  5. See

    Ansan Botanical Garden

    안산 식물원

    There are three parts: tropical exhibition, middle part exhibition, and southern part exhibition. Tropical exhibition is a pyramidal glass green house, so it is available to see in all four seasons. You can see various kind of palm tree and cactus. Middle part exhibition is also glass greenhouse. There are lots of wild flowers and plants which grow naturally in central district in South Korea. But it is not available in winter season. Southern part exhibition is glass greenhouse and it is also not available in winter season. You can see lotus, water lily and scented trees in this exhibition.

    Summer season: 10:00-18:00; winter season: 10:00-17:00Free

  6. See

    Ansan Cultural Center

    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.

    Closed every weekend, holidays

  7. See

    Ansan Industrial History Museum

    산업역사박물관

    Ansan Industrial History Museum (Gyeonggi-do Registered Cultural Property Recognized for Value)

    Closed · opens 9 amFree

  8. Do

    Ansan Kim Hong-do Festival

    김홍도축제

    An annual festival themed around Kim Hong-do, a famous Joseon-era painter associated with Ansan. The festival offers various cultural programs, including traditional performances, cultural experiences, and traditional games. The 2026 festival will be held from October 23 to 25 at Hwarang Recreation Area.

    Closed · opens 10 am

  9. Do

    Ansan Lake Park

    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.

  10. See

    Ansan Light House

    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.

  11. Eat

    Ansan Multicultural Food Street

    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.

    Varies by restaurant (typically 11:00-22:00)₩8,000–20,000 per person

  12. See

    Ansan Olympic Museum

    There is a fitness center. Many local people work out in the gym.

  13. See

    Ansan Reed Marsh Park

    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.

    Mar–Oct: 10:00-18:00, Nov–Feb: 10:00-17:00 (closed Mon)Free

  14. Do

    Ansan Reed Marsh Park

    시화호

    There is a park with a reedy marsh. There are countless species of plants and animals living near this wetland.

  15. Do

    Ansan Slide Park

    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.

  16. Do

    Ansan Street Arts Festival

    안산거리극축제

    Ansan Street Arts Festival is held in May every year. The festival has drama, dance and music.

  17. See

    Ansan World Culture Experience Center

    안산시세계문화체험관

    Experience center where you can feel the culture of various countries

    Closed · opens 10 amFree

  18. Do

    Ansan Yeoremio Festival

    안산여르미오페스티벌

    A representative summer festival. Various participatory programs such as music concerts are provided.

  19. Eat

    Ansan bulgogi house

    안산 불고기집

    This is a Korean-style barbecued beef restaurant. It also serves a lot of delicious chicken.

    Bulgogi ₩9,900, makguksu (buckwheat noodles) ₩4,900, kimchi pancake ₩4,900

  20. Drink

    Baek Geumdang

    백금당

    -Cafe with delicious soufflé pancakes -Free parking, kids welcome, all menu items made in store -For more information, please call the store.

    Closed · opens noon

  21. Drink

    Blooming Day

    블루밍데이

    It is a cafe that sells delicious drinks and macarons. The interior with a comfortable atmosphere stands out.

    10:00-22:00, last order 21:30Americano ₩ 3,000

  22. See

    Byeolmangseong Fortress

    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.

  23. Drink

    Caesar Coffee

    시저커피

    Many students visit to work on assignments and study. A menu called "Ice Age" is the Caesar coffee's signature menu.

    Mon-Fri 11:00-23:00, Sat Sun 12:00-00:00₩4,000-7,000

  24. Drink

    Cafe P&P

    카페 피앤피

    A café serving drinks such as black-sesame cream latte and cinnamon latte, along with seasonal desserts.

    Closed · opens 11 am

  25. Drink

    Cafe of the Day

    카페오브더데이

    Delicious drinks, desserts, and comfortable interiors stand out.

    10:00-22:00, last order 21:30Americano ₩4,000

  26. Drink

    Central Instant Chicken Feet

    중앙즉석닭발

    Central Instant Chicken Feet is a long-loved chicken feet specialty restaurant, featuring spicy and deep-tasting soup chicken feet.

    Closed · opens 4 pm

  27. Eat

    Chef Cha Sung-jin's ChaCha Sushi

    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.

    Closed · opens 11 am

  28. Eat

    Chonggak Super

    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.

    Closed · opens 5 pm

  29. Drink

    Cuore Espresso

    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.

    Closed · opens noon

  30. See

    Daebu Island

    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.