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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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    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)

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    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

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    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

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    Ansan Industrial History Museum

    산업역사박물관

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

    Closed · opens 9 amFree

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    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.

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    Ansan Olympic Museum

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

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    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

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    Ansan World Culture Experience Center

    안산시세계문화체험관

    Experience center where you can feel the culture of various countries

    Closed · opens 10 amFree

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    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.

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    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.

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    Damunhwa street

    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.

    24 hoursFree

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    Glass Island

    대부도 유리섬

    This island is famous for the Daebudo Glass Island Museum, which includes a glass art gallery, showcase and outdoor sculpture park.

    ₩10,000 for adults and ₩9,000 for children

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    Gosong Pavilion

    고송정지

    It is a pavilion of Joseon Dynasty. It is Gyeonggi-do Monument number 101.

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    Gyeonggi Maritime Safety Experience Center

    경기해양안전체험관

    A place where people can experience various experiences related to marine safety.

    Closed · opens 9 amIndividual ₩9,000, group ₩6,000

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    Hong Jeonghui Gate of Filial Duty

    홍정희 효자문

    It is a memorial gate for the filial piety of Hong Jeong-hui.

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    Hwarang Recreation Area

    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.

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    Jaetmeori Local God Shrine

    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.

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    Ojeonggak Pavilion

    오정각

    It is a pavilion that was built in 1870 by King Gojong, the last king of the Joseon Dynasty.

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    Paper art museum

    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.

    Closed · opens 10 amFor adults ₩9,000, child ₩6,000

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    Pung Island

    It takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes from Incheon to Pung Island by passenger ship.

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    Seongpo Arts Park

    Seongpo Arts Park adjoins a residential area, so it is a good resting place for locals.

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    Starlight Village Photo Land

    별빛마을포토랜드

    A place full of colorful light exhibitions, you can take various photos of memories.

    Closed · opens 3 pm₩8,000

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    Sunset observatory

    낙조전망대

    A place where you can see the red sunset with the beautiful sea..

    Open 24 hoursFree

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    Tando Fishing Village

    탄도어촌체험마을

    A place where you can catch various creatures such as crabs and conch in the tidal flat.

    Closed · opens 9 amFor adults ₩14,000, hild ₩12,000

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    Tando Port

    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.

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    Tomb of Yi Ik

    이익선생묘

    The tomb of Silhak scholar Yi Ik of the late of Chosun Dynasty.

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    Wol-pi Art Library

    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.

    Library 09:00-22:00, Children's Archives 09:00 - 18:00; closed Mon

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    Ansan City Hall

    515 Gojan-dong Danwon-gu

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    Ansan Hwajeong English Village

    안산 화정 영어마을

    It is also known as Gyeonggi English Village Ansan Camp.

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    Ansan Hyangto History Museum

    안산향토사박물관

    Museum of Ansan City from the past to the present.

    Closed · opens 10 amFree