경기도 의왕 가볼만한곳Haewoohyeon Cathedral was promoted to a royal cathedral in 1888 and currently governs Uiwang. Haewoohyeon Cathedral has important historical significance for the Korean Catholic Church and is the mother church of Haewoohyeon.
Cheonggyesa Temple, located near Baekun Lake, is famous for being a temple founded during the Unified Silla period. Cheonggyesa Temple has various buildings such as the Cheonggyesa Historical Monument, Geungnakbojeon, Jonggak, Samseonggak, Jijangjeon, and Sugak, and among them, the bronze bell and woodblock of Cheonggyesa Temple are of particular value. The woodblock of Cheonggyesa Temple, which is registered as a tangible cultural property of Gyeonggi Province, is still preserved to this day.
Baekunsa Temple is a temple located in Uiwang City and is located at the foot of Baekunsan Mountain. Baekunsa Temple has a long history and was a relatively large temple during the Joseon Dynasty, continuing the Buddhist light. However, it was destroyed by a forest fire in 1894. The current Baekunsa Temple is known to have been rebuilt by the Cheongpung Kim clan and moved to its current location. Baekunsa Temple is famous for being the place where Geumo Daeseonsa, a representative Zen monk of modern Korean Buddhism, stayed and guided monks.
Baekun Lake was a reservoir for agricultural water in Pyeongchon, but in the 1990s, due to the development of Pyeongchon New Town, the farmland disappeared. As a result, Baekun Lake was transformed into a food village. In the food village, you can taste local foods such as raw fish, seafood stew, and spicy fish stew.
Baekun Lake Ecological Trail is a place where you can enjoy the natural scenery around Baekun Lake while walking. It is 3 km long and 3 m wide, and the arched pedestrian bridge and walking path are equipped with nighttime landscape lighting, allowing you to enjoy the romantic night view of the lake.
Cheonggyesan Clear Forest Park is a space for leisure and relaxation that utilizes the natural environment and scenery of Uiwang City. You can feel the healing power of nature through phytoncide bathing and forest bathing in the forest, and there are also rest areas, sports facilities, and walking trails, so you can enjoy various experiences and activities. It is also decorated as a barrier-free park, so you can use it comfortably.
Obongjeongsa is a temple located on Obongsan Mountain in Gocheon-dong, Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do. It was rebuilt in 1975 by Monk Mongwol Daejongsa, and it has religious significance as a place of prayer and spiritual worship. As a temple, there is a columbarium, and there are also Christian and Catholic halls, so you can choose from various spaces depending on your religion.
Deep-rooted Tree Forest is a nature learning center located in Hagui-dong, Uiwang-si. It is a space for children, where you can enjoy various experiential activities both indoors and outdoors. Seasonal harvest activities are also held, including sand play, magnetic fishing, and a children’s maze park. A mini-pool is also operated in the summer, and you can enjoy various experiences and relaxation depending on the season.
Wangsong Lake Park is a beautiful park located in Uiwang-si, with various decks and walking trails. You can ride a rail bike around Wangsong Lake, and there are cafes nearby, so it is a place where you can relax after a walk. Many people bring a mat and enjoy a picnic, so it would be good to bring a mat and visit.
Yonghwasa is a temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism located in Naeson-dong, Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do. It was moved here from Geumgangsan in 1943 and is a modern building. It has various spaces such as a parking lot, Daeungjeon, Mireukjeon, Gwaneumjeon, Yosaechae, and Sanshin-gak, and welcomes visitors along with a traditional tea house.
This is the end of our guide to 10 places to visit near Uiwang, Gyeonggi-do. We will come back with better content next time.
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