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Ansan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

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About Ansan

Ansan is a mid-sized city on the outskirts ofSeoul. It is well integrated with Seoul's transport system, and generally speaking can be considered as a suburb. The city was planned by Park Jeong-hee in 1970 and is an important industrial center. Ansan has one of Korea's largest immigrant communities. The percentage of multi-cultural families here is the highest in South Korea, although it is less known thanItaewonamong English-speaking foreigners, as most immigrants here are Chinese and other Asian blue collar workers. Ansan used to be Janghanggu County or Gosaya Holcha County in Goguryeo. It was promoted to Janggu County during the reign of King Gyeongdeok of Silla. In the early Goryeo Dynasty, it was renamed Ansan-gun, and in the 9th year of King Hyunjong (1018), it became a vassal county

Top Attractions in Ansan

Explore the best things to see and do in Ansan:

  • Ansan Arts Center
  • Ansan Botanical Garden
  • Ansan city Hall
  • Ansan Cultural Center
  • Ansan Hwajeong English Village
  • Ansan Hyangto History Museum
  • Ansan Industrial History Museum
  • Ansan Lake Park

Where to Eat in Ansan

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴페퍼로니버튼
  • 🍴Alchon
  • 🍴Ansan bulgogi house
  • 🍴Best Home Kalguksu
  • 🍴Bistro Ta Bom
  • 🍴Byeongcheon Soondae

Where to Stay in Ansan

  • 🏨C&B Hotel
  • 🏨Hivice Hotel
  • 🏨Hotel Wall
  • 🏨Luxury Sightseeing Hotel

Ansan Travel Guide Sections

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