Let's discover more about Hanam City from waterside to mountain side, and from tradition to modern.
Though we’re having a hard time with the current global pandemic, warm spring season is just around the corner. Mountains are returning to their fresh greenness and the breeze cajoles us to enjoy our day. For these reasons, we all want to find a nice place where nature is green and the food is tasty. If you seek such place, Hanam City of Gyeonggi Province is the ideal place for reveling in precious moments. Let’s find out why.1. Tree Orphanage
▶Address: 607 Misa-dong, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do
▶Operating hours: 9:00 AM - 05:00 PM
▶Tel. 031-790-5031
▶Entrance Fee: Free
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| Tree Orphanage in Hanam City ⓒGyeonggi Province |
Located in Hanam City, the Tree Orphanage derives its name from adopted trees that are removed from their original sites because of development or construction. The trees in this place are cared for until they find new homes along streets or in the newly developed parks around the city. Currently, more than 40 tree varieties – including bushy, ginkgo, and zelkova trees – can be found here, and Hanam City is cultivating this Tree Orphanage as a place where one can appreciate the importance of the environment. With its great view of the nearby Han River and its easy accessibility from Seoul, the Tree Orphanage is drawing attention as a new attraction of the city.
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| Tree Orphanage in Hanam City ⓒGyeonggi Province |
2. Misari Regatta
▶Address: 505, Misa-daero, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do▶Operating hours: Weekdays 09:00 - 18:00/ Weekend 09:00 - 19:00
▶Tel.-
▶Entrance Fee: Free
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| Misary Regatta in Hanam City ⓒGyeonggi Province |
Misari Regatta was originally built as a venue for rowing and canoeing competitions of the 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympics. This place is beloved as a leisure place by residents as it features sports facilities such as soccer fields and “foot volleyball” courts. Also, the park is surrounded by groves of trees, so many Hanam residents visit the park for their weekend picnics. It is also famous for its cherry trees and the pink muhly grass that embroiders the park in spring and fall.
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| Misary Regatta in Hanam City ⓒGyeonggi Province |
3. Union Tower
▶Address: 710, Misa-daero, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do▶Operating hours: 09:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Closed every Monday, Korean New Year’s Day and Chuseok).
▶Tel. 031-790-6255
▶Entrance Fee: Free
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Union Tower in Hanam City ⓒGyeonggi Province |
Union Tower is a special place that combines waste treatment facilities and a park. As the Misa district of Hanam City underwent development, the need for both waste treatment facilities and green spaces for residents grew. Hanam City addressed this need by building incineration and recycling facilities underground and developing ‘Union Park’ on the surface. This place offers various resident-friendly amenities such as lawn squares, a children’s water playground, and multipurpose exercise equipment as well as Union Tower, an observatory that stands 105 meters tall and offers beautiful views of Geomdan Mountain and Paldang Lake.
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| Union Tower in Hanam City ⓒGyeonggi Province |
4. Starfield Mall Hanam
▶Address: 750 Misa-daero, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do▶Operating hours: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
▶Tel. 1833-9001
▶Entrance Fee: Free (Separate charges for independent facilities)
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Starfield Mall in Hanam City ⓒGyeonggi Province |
Starfield Mall Hanam, the leading landmark of Hanam City since 2016, is the second-largest shopping mall in Korea. As it features the shopping mall brand of Shinsegae Co., Ltd., one can find specialized stores such as Emart Traders, Electromart and Shinsegae Department Stores under the management of the Shinsegae Group. Starfield Mall Hanam also encompasses various other stores including luxury and car brands such as Tesla and Genesis. In terms of entertainment, Sports Monster on the 3rd floor of the mall is an ideal place for those wanting to enjoy sports activities regardless of weather conditions. After enjoying such activities, one can indulge in Aquafield, an authentic Korean sauna and waterpark.
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Starfield Mall in Hanam City ⓒGyeonggi Province |
5. Geomdan Mountain and Mandonmanri Korean Barbecue
▶Address: Geomdansan-ro 244, Cheonhyeon-dong, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do▶Operating hours: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
▶Tel.031-796-9001
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| Mandonmanri Korean Barbecue in Hanam City ⓒGyeonggi Province |
With a height of 657 meters, Geomdan Mountain is a representative landmark of Hanam City. The word ‘Geomdan’ means ‘sacred altar’ and refers to how the mountain area was used during the Hanseong Baekje Dynasty. Thus, one can find the traces of altars here and people still hold memorial rituals in the vicinity. At the top of the mountain, there is a wide-open space where one can observe the beautiful landscape of Dumulmeori and Paldang lake.
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| Mandonmanri Korean Barbecue in Hanam City ⓒGyeonggi Province |
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| Mandonmanri Korean Barbecue in Hanam City ⓒGyeonggi Province |
Mandonmanri is an ideal place to satisfy your appetite after you finish climbing. This Korean barbecue restaurant specializes in pork, so you can taste superior quality pork here. Pork belly and neck are the signature menu items of this place. The rich taste of the high-quality pork causes every meat lover to fall in love with it at first bite. As this place offers tableside roasting service, it is possible to enjoy meat that has been cooked to perfection even if one doesn’t know how to cook the meat in the Korean barbecue style. Most importantly, the restaurant offers an outdoor barbecue experience with attracative tents and tarps.
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| Mandonmanri Korean Barbecue in Hanam City ⓒGyeonggi Province |
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| Mandonmanri Korean Barbecue in Hanam City ⓒGyeonggi Province |
It is also easy to find decent cafés featuring unique concepts nearby Geomdan mountain. The sweet aroma of coffee and delicious desserts in a café will make your time with a special person even more precious.
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| There are many cafes near Geomdan mountain in Hanam City ⓒGyeonggi Province |
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| There are many cafes near Geomdan mountain in Hanam City ⓒGyeonggi Province |
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