Giheung-gu, Yongin

Name: Giheung-gu
Address: Yongin, South Korea

#25 among attractions in Yongin

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Giheung-gu is a gu in Yongin, South Korea. It has 10 dong. Its area is 81.7 km² and it has 321,015 inhabitants. Giheung-gu was formed in 2005. It was formed with other gu in Yongin in 2005. ()

Local name: 기흥구 Area: 31.54 mi²Coordinates: 37°16'49"N, 127°6'54"E

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Yongin South Korea

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Giheung-gu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Suwon World Cup Stadium, T Express, Kyung Hee Astronomical Observatory, Ho-am Art Museum.

4.3 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Suwon World Cup Stadium, Suwon
110 min walk • The Suwon World Cup Stadium, a quintessential sporting venue nestled in the vibrant city of Suwon, South Korea, stands as a testament to the country's passion for football. Inaugurated in May 2001, this modern arena was one of the pivotal locations for the 2002 FIFA...
4.8 miE
Amusement ride, Amusement, Amusement park
T Express, Yongin
123 min walk • The T Express, towering amidst the thrilling attractions of Everland Resort, is a must-visit for adrenaline junkies exploring Yongin, South Korea. This wooden roller coaster, recognized as one of the steepest and fastest of its kind in the world, offers an experience...
3.4 miSW
Observatories and planetariums
Kyung Hee Astronomical Observatory, Yongin
87 min walk • Kyung Hee Astronomical Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Kyung Hee University. It is located in Giheung-gu, Yongin, South Korea.
4.3 miE
Korean paintings in a theme park
Ho-am Art Museum, Yongin
110 min walk • The Ho-Am Art Museum is an art museum in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, approximately 40 km south of Seoul. It holds a number of traditional Korean paintings.
3.6 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Avenue France, Suwon
92 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Suwon, South Korea, Avenue France stands as a modern shopping haven that offers a unique European flair to its visitors. This shopping center, drawing inspiration from the charming streets and architecture of France, provides a...
0.9 miNW
View point, Intersection
Singal Junction, Yongin
23 min walk • Singal Junction, also known as the Singal JC, is a junction located in Giheung-gu, Yongin, Gyeonggi, South Korea. Gyeongbu Expressway and Yeongdong Expressway meet here. It is named after the neighbourhood in which it is located, Singal-dong. The type of junction is combination interchange. It is Sin-gal Junction, not Sing-al Junction.
4.5 miW
37°15'41"N • 127°2'13"E
Gyeonggi Arts Center, Suwon
115 min walk • Performing arts, Concert hall
4.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bulgoksan, Bundang
117 min walk • Bulgoksan is a mountain in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Its area extends over the cities of Seongnam and Gwangju. Bulgoksan has an elevation of 345 m. The mountain shares a name with another mountain in the Gyeonggi-do near Yangju. Mt.
3.8 miW
Universities and schools
Ajou University, Suwon
97 min walk • Ajou University is a private research university in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Founded in 1973 by an agreement between the governments of France and the Republic of Korea.
4 miW
Neighbourhood
Yeongtong-gu, Suwon
103 min walk • Yeongtong-gu, established in 2003, is the eastern district of the city of Suwon in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. It is split from Paldal-gu and Suwon's newest "gu".
4.7 miSE
Universities and schools
Yong In University, Yongin
119 min walk • Yong In University is a private university located in Samga-dong, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Founded as a judo school, it expanded to the present-day comprehensive private university offering both undergraduate and graduate courses.