Gwangmyeong City in Gyeonggi Province, bordering southwestern Seoul, is attracting attention as a tourist destination that offers convenient transportation access and a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity, nature and culture. Recently, Gwangmyeong has been offering new attractions to international tourists with its comprehensive tourism resources, including cave tours, historical sites, eco-friendly experiences, shopping, and culinary delights.
Gwangmyeong Cave, Korea's first tourist cave, is a prime example.
The most iconic tourist attraction in Gwangmyeong is undoubtedly Gwangmyeong Cave . Originally a metal mine during the Japanese colonial period, Gwangmyeong Cave was renovated and transformed into Korea's first abandoned mine tourist attraction. This unique space offers a cool atmosphere, complete with a wine cellar, media art exhibitions, and hands-on programs. It's particularly popular with international tourists as a unique example of industrial heritage being reborn as a cultural and artistic tourism resource.
A city where history and culture live and breathe
Gwangmyeong is also a city steeped in traditional culture. Oriseowon , one of the most representative seowon (Confucian academies) of the Joseon Dynasty, offers a place where you can experience both the beauty of traditional Korean architecture and its historical significance. Furthermore, the Chunghyeon Museum honors the spirit of Ori Yi Won-ik, a great scholar of the mid-Joseon Dynasty, and offers a chance to experience Confucian culture and traditional Korean lifestyle.
A healing trip with nature
Gwangmyeong City also boasts a wealth of nature-friendly tourist resources. Anyangcheon Stream, Dodoksan Mountain, and Gureumsan Mountain offer easy trekking and walking opportunities within the city, offering seasonal changes in scenery. The Gureumsan Mountain Trail is particularly popular with families.
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Gwangmyeong City, home to Gwangmyeong Cave, the only cave theme park in the country, and Korea's largest shopping complex, welcomes international tourists with a unique culinary experience. From traditional Korean cuisine to modern cuisine, Gwangmyeong City's diverse culinary offerings promise unforgettable memories for visitors.
A special gourmet experience with Gwangmyeong Cave
Gwangmyeong Gureumsan Chueotang , a specialty chueotang restaurant located near Gwangmyeong Cave ; Nondureong Ori Jumulleok Gwangmyeong Main Branch, which serves only ducks from an eco-friendly farm that protects animal welfare and serves fresh, odor-free duck meat ; and Damwon BBQ & Jjukkumi, which specializes in barbecue and octopus dishes, are great places to introduce Korean food to foreigners.
The atmosphere and food of a traditional market
Gwangmyeong Market, known as one of the three major markets in Gyeonggi Province, is home to Wonjo Gwangmyeong Grandma's Bindaetteok, a long-established bindaetteok restaurant, and the main branch of Gwangmyeong Hongdukke Kalguksu , which offers generous portions of kalguksu and sujebi at affordable prices .
Enjoy gourmet food while shopping .
IKEA Swedish Restaurant, a Swedish restaurant located in IKEA Gwangmyeong branch ,
There is the famous pork stew specialty restaurant , Dwaejip, and Baekse Bapsang , where you can taste a variety of side dishes .
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both Koreans and foreigners to "famous Korean restaurants featured on TV ." For our overseas travel partners, we offer K-Food experience programs (chicken, ramen, coffee, snacks, etc.) and a multilingual guide app (Android only).
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There are many domestic accommodations, and their facilities and prices are similar, so simply listing them doesn't provide tourists with hotel reservation information.
At K-Hotel, we help travelers from domestic and international travel agencies find the best hotels and accommodations for their stay. We also offer CRM solutions, including group booking brokerage ERP, personalized room assignments, and customer safety management. For international group travelers, we offer multilingual CRM services, and upon request, we offer Korean experience content (e.g., K-Food, K-Gift, K-Beauty), as well as Korean-language content from K-OTT and IKTV.
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Gwangmyeong City is located in the southwestern part of Gyeonggi Province, adjacent to Seoul . It can be reached from downtown Seoul in approximately 20-30 minutes by car, or 30-40 minutes by subway or public transportation. Its proximity to the metropolitan area makes it ideal for both day trips and group tours .
Gwangmyeong City, located adjacent to Seoul, boasts a dense concentration of historical and cultural attractions, including Gwangmyeong Cave and Cheolsan Cultural Street, offering a unique blend of cultural experiences and leisure activities. Furthermore, its seamless connectivity to the entire metropolitan area via major highways and subway networks makes it convenient for international tourists to experience Korea's history and modern culture.
Thanks to these geographical characteristics, Gwangmyeong City is a suitable tourist destination for introducing to foreign tourists as it offers historical and cultural experiences as well as accessibility to the metropolitan area .
K-Tour provides assistance with vehicle services (other than buses) required for group tours by travel agencies. For small-group tours with overseas partner travel agencies, we offer customized services based on the number of participants and destination.
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K-Tour, also known as the Korean Wave, refers to the phenomenon of foreigners visiting Korea to experience Korean culture and sightseeing, driven by the popularity of Korean pop culture (e.g., K-pop, dramas, and movies). This phenomenon, also known as Hallyu tourism, refers to the high level of interest in Korean pop culture leading to visits to Korea.
K-Tour is a Hallyu tourism platform that mediates an "environment" where domestic and international travel agencies, hotels, and accommodation providers can interact and transact business and value . In other words, it connects suppliers and demanders based on various technologies, software, or business models, creating value and forming a win-win ecosystem where participants connect and share new benefits.
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