남양주시

Namyangju combines Jeong Yak-yong's practical learning, the depth of Gwangneung Forest and the broad waters of Paldang Lake and the Bukhangang. Historical reflection flows naturally into ecological walks, cafés and waterside culture.

• Silhak learning and humanistic thought at the Jeong Yak-yong Historic Site
• Rich ecosystems in Gwangneung Forest and the arboretum
• Waterside scenery at Water Garden and Dasan Ecological Park

Highlights

Photo: ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩

Jeong Yak-yong Historic Site

At his birthplace, grave and memorial hall, discover Jeong Yak-yong's life and Silhak thought within the local landscape.

Photo: ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩

Dasan Ecological Park

Paldang Lake, wetlands and wildflowers create four-season waterside scenery beside the historic site.

Photo: ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩

Gwangneung Forest

The ecology and quiet of this long-protected forest reveal the depth of Namyangju's natural world.

Photo: ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩

Water Garden

Wide riverside meadows and seasonal flowers open up views between the Bukhangang's water and sky.

Local flavors

Photo: Choe YongWoo / Wikimedia Commons / CC0

Namyangju Meokgol pears

A longstanding signature Namyangju fruit, also called a honey pear for its sweetness and juiciness.

Photo: Marc-Lautenbacher / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0

Namyangju strawberries

Grown by local and visitor-experience farms, Namyangju strawberries offer seasonal fragrance and sweet-tart flavor.

Photo: Beko / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0

Namyangju mulberries

Mulberries introduced as a Namyangju specialty, enjoyed fresh or in drinks and processed foods.

Before you travel

Festivals and seasons

Plan your trip

Photo and information sources

• Jeong Yak-yong Historic Site · ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩
• Dasan Ecological Park · ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩
• Gwangneung Forest · ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩
• Water Garden · ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩
• Namyangju Meokgol pears · Choe YongWoo / Wikimedia Commons / CC0
• Namyangju strawberries · Marc-Lautenbacher / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
• Namyangju mulberries · Beko / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0

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