Things to do with kids in Gimcheon

Things to do with kids in Gimcheon

1. Eat

   Andong Hwangso Sikyuk Restaurant

   안동황소식육식당

   Andong Hwangso Sikyuk Restaurant is a beef specialty restaurant in Gimcheon’s Innovation City. They serve premium Korean beef including various cuts like ribeye, sirloin, and tenderloin, along with dishes like beef soup and yukhoe bibimbap. The restaurant is known for its spacious layout with private rooms, a children’s play area, and a large parking lot (capacity ~200 cars)

   Daily 11:00-14:30, 16:30-22:00; last order 21:30

2. Eat

   Dansan Garden

   단산가든

   Dansan Garden is a countryside-style restaurant specializing in Korean dishes such as bulgogi, soybean paste stew, and freshwater snails with vegetables (ureong ssambap). Known for its spacious interior and group seating, the restaurant is a popular stop for families and hiking groups visiting Jikjisa Temple. Customers appreciate its clean setting, generous portions, and traditional side dishes prepared with locally grown ingredients.

   Daily 09:00–21:00

3. Drink

   FunBeerKing Gimcheon Bugok Branch

   펀비어킹 경북 김천부곡점

   A spacious family-friendly beer pub chain location with a broad snack menu (e.g., chicken, spicy soups, salads, pizzas) and seating suited for groups; on-site or adjacent parking is commonly available in the complex.

   Mon–Thu 17:00–02:00, Fri–Sun 16:00–03:00 (last orders typically ~01:00–02:00)

4. See

   Gimcheon Green Future Science Museum

   김천녹색미래과학관

   The Gimcheon Green Future Science Museum is a science exhibition and experience facility themed around climate change, renewable energy, and the green future. The exhibitions are organized into the Climate Change Hall, Green Energy Hall, and Green Future Hall, featuring interactive displays related to these topics. The 4D Full-Dome Theater offers stereoscopic video screenings, and outdoor experience facilities and the "Infinite Imagination Room" host science programs such as building solar-powered cars and wind generators. In addition to exhibitions, the museum regularly conducts various educational programs and events, serving as a space for science and environmental education.

   09:30 - 18:00. Closed on Mondays, January 1, and the day of Lunar New Year & Chuseok.·₩3,000 for adults, free for children

5. See

   Riverside Park

   강변공원

   A riverside park along the Gamcheon River, popular with locals for walking, jogging, and family outings. The park features landscaped trails, seasonal flowerbeds, and open spaces for relaxation. Festivals and cultural events are occasionally held here.

   24 hours·Free

6. Eat

   Ulsan Restaurant

   울산식당

   Ulsan Restaurant is a well-known traditional Korean restaurant near Jikjisa Temple, specializing in mountain vegetable set meals, doenjang stew, and various side dishes made with local produce. The restaurant is appreciated for its homestyle cooking, hearty portions, and friendly service, making it a popular stop for temple visitors and families traveling in the area. Parking is available near the entrance.

   Daily 09:00–21:00

7. See

   Yeonhwaji

   연화지

   Yeonhwaji Pond is an artificial pond located in Gyodong, Gimcheon. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom around the pond and along the walking trail, and in summer the water is covered with lotus flowers. The pond is open year-round with no admission fee, and a walking path with benches and rest areas makes it suitable for light exercise and family visits. At night, the area is illuminated, and seasonal events are sometimes held on the lakeside. One of the representative events is the Yeonhwaji Cherry Blossom Festa, held every spring. The festival features busking performances, traditional Korean music concerts, recreational programs, and interactive activities. During the event, night lights enhance the cherry blossom scenery. Traffic control is implemented during the festival period. On weekdays, vehicle access is restricted from 17:00 to midnight, and on weekends from 10:00 to midnight. Visitors are advised to use nearby parking areas such as the Gimcheon Sports Complex and the Kim Ho-joong Sound Road parking lot, from which the festival site can be accessed on foot.

   Open all day, year-round.·Free

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Gimcheon (CC BY-SA 4.0).