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Goyang, just outside Seoul, is a city where urban life, nature, and the charm of older neighborhoods coexist. At large shopping malls, you can conveniently try a variety of foods, while a food street by the Hangang River offers traditional dishes like grilled eel and spicy fish stew. Ilsan Lake Park offers a peaceful retreat in nature, and the old town’s alleys—lined with renovated houses—invite exploration of unique, characterful shops.
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Goyang-si (Gyeonggi-do)
Total distance: Approx. 27 km
Starfield Goyang (스타필드 고양)
This large multipurpose shopping mall offers shopping, dining, and leisure all under one roof. With a large bookstore, cinema, and indoor playground, you can easily spend a full day here. The food court ranges from Korean favorites to international options, making it a great spot to sample diverse cuisines.
Gyeongjusanseong Fortress Food Village (행주산성먹거리촌)
Haengjusanseong Fortress Food Street is a popular dining strip with views of the Hangang River. It became well known in the 1970s for grilled eel and maeuntang (spicy fish stew) and has since expanded to include a variety of restaurants. Grilled eel remains especially famous, thanks to the area’s history as a prime spot for freshwater eels from the Hangang River. Visitors can also enjoy traditional Korean dishes such as janchiguksu (banquet noodles), pajeon (green onion pancake), and dotorimuk (acorn jelly salad).
Ilsan Lake Park (일산호수공원)
This urban park features Korea's largest artificial lake and offers scenic views year-round, with fountains, an outdoor stage, and gardens. Cafés and restaurants cluster around the park, making it ideal for a leisurely visit before or after a meal.
Bamnidan Street (밤리단길)
Tucked away in quiet residential lanes, this area is home to unique cafés and restaurants. Many are set in renovated old houses—modest on the outside but atmospheric inside. As you wander the alleys, you can find places that suit your taste and soak up the local vibe at your own pace.
Alice’s Cakery
Located on Bamnidan Street, Alice's Cakery is a café specializing in rice-flour cakes. Sunlight streams through large windows, complementing the warm wood tones and vintage décor to create a cozy atmosphere. The display case features different cakes each day, with the daily lineup updated on Instagram.
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