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Traveling in Seoul is very convenient as many of the city’s tourist destinations are easily connected by Seoul’s world-renowned subway system. Getting out of the city is easy too, as Incheon, Gyeonggi-do, and other Seoul suburbs are easily accessible via the subway lines that extend outside the capital. The Jungangseon Subway Line, in particular, will take you to Namyangju and Yangpyeong, which are nestled among beautiful natural landscapes. So, if you are looking for some great spots outside of the city limits, make your way to Yangpyeong for a relaxing and enjoyable time.Travel information by stations on Jungangseon LineJungangseon Line (Blue-green line): Yongsan -YongmunDeparture from Yongsan: Ungilsan → Yangsu → Sinwon → Guksu → Asin → Obin → Yangpyeong → Wondeok → YongmunUngilsan StationLearn to make kimchi!Near Ungilsan Station are a number of farms that offer hands-on programs to the public. Visitors can pick seasonal produce, dye fabric, and make kimchi or gochujang (red pepper paste). Some programs are available for small groups, but others require the participation of at least 20 people, so make sure to inquire in advance. If you need helwp with communicating in Korean, call the Korea Travel Hotline (+82-2-1330) (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) or the Dasan Call Center (+82-2-120) (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Mongolian) for language assistance.EcoGreen Farm Chorok HyanggiAddress: 171 Jinjung-ri, Joan-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do (10 minutes by walk from exit 1 of Ungilsan Station)Hands-on Programs: Making strawberry gochujang paste (15,000 won), ocher dyeing (10,000 won), tofu making (10,000 won), rice cake forming (10,000 won)Tel: +82-31-576-8702 (Korean)Website: www.eco-greenfarm.com (Korean)Gogaeneomeo FarmAddress: 855 beonji 138, Bukhangang-ro, Joan-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do (15 minutes by taxi from exit 1 of Ungilsan Station)Hands-on programs: Making gochujang paste, making sikhye and sujeonggwa drinks, making hangwa snacks, making rice balls (25,000 won per person for two programs)Tel: 010-8524-6640 (Korean)Website: www.고개너머.kr (Korean)Obin stationSledding and cookiesObin Station on the Jungang Line is situated in a quiet and cozy rural area. It is home to the Yangpyeong Wild Flower Arboretum. Though not the largest, the arboretum is well maintained and organized. It houses an herb and wild flower garden, a labyrinth garden, rose garden, palm garden, and tropical arboretum. Various hands-on programs are also available, such as sledding down a tuft hill and baking cookies.Yangpyeong Wild Flower ArboretumAddress: 210-37 Obin-ri, Yangpyeong-eup, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do (10 minutes walk from exit 1 of Obin station)Hours of operation: 09:30-18:00* Operating hours are subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances.Admission: Adult 7,000 won, teenagers 5,000 won, children 4,000 won (prices not including hands-on program fees)Hands-on program fees: Turf sled (8 round trips 5,000 won), electric bike (1 person 30 minutes 8,000 won, 2 persons 30 minutes 7,000 won), cookie making (250g 12,000 won) * Programs are subject to change or can be suspended due to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances, so please inquire in advance.Tel: +82-31-772-1800 (Korean)Website: www.nemunimo.co.kr (Korean)Yangsu StationEnjoy a bike ride along the Hangang RiverBiking along the Hangang River’s bike path is considered one of the most pleasant outdoor activities in Yangpyeong. The path spans about 35 kilometers from Deokso Station to Yangpyeong Station, and the stretch from Yangsu Station to Paldang Station is said to be the most beautiful. Stop by Neungnae Station, which is no longer operates as a train station, to visit an exhibition of items and photos of the area from the 1960s and 1970s. On weekends, visitors can try on old school uniforms and pose for pictures. In case you get hungry or need a quick bite, there are some snack stores and restaurants near the station.Bike Rental at Yangsu StationLocation: Yongdam-ri, Yangseo-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do (just in front of exit 1 of Yangsu station)Hours of operation: 09:00-18:00 (closed during rain)Bike rental fee: * A photo ID is required when renting a bike.Tel: +82-31-771-6198 (Korean) Yangpyeong StationEnjoy the decorated walls of local villagesThe painted village walls near Yangpyeong Station were created by artists who wanted to add some life to the otherwise dull exteriors. Of these villages, Ihwa Mural Village and Cheongju Suamgol Village have appeared in Korean dramas and movies and have since become quite popular. Following this popularity, many villages throughout Korea followed this trend and began to paint their walls. In Yangpyeong, there are two villages with painted walls that are relatively less known to tourists, and the murals display the old lifestyles of Korean people and various landscapes. Both are close to Yangpyeong Station, just about a 10 minute walk away. The Gongheung-ri Village is a quiet residential area, and Changdae-ri Village offers a nice balance between the surrounding rural ambiance and the paintings of old Korean farming areas on the walls.Gongheung-ri Mural VillageAddress: Gongheung-ri, Yangpyeong-eup, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do (5 minute walk from exit 2 of Yangpyeong Station)Hours of operation: Open all the timeAdmission: FreeChangdae-ri Mural VillageAddress: Changdae-ri, Yangpyeong-eup, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do (10 minute walk from exit 1 of Yangpyeong Station)Hours of operation : Open all the timeAdmission: FreeYongmun StationRide the old railwaysYangpyeong Rail BikeJust a ten minute walk down the road from Yongmun Station in the direction of Yangpyeong Station is a rail bike site. The Yangpyeong Rail Bike is a 6.4 kilometer long round-trip and rides along a beautiful mountain and river landscape. The biking isn’t too difficult as there are no real slopes to speak of. The rail bike seats a maximum of four people and costs 20,000 for two people and 29,000 won for four people. It runs every 1.5 hours and is open until 6 p.m. in the winter and until 7:30 p.m. in the spring, summer and fall.Location: 126-5, Samseong-ri, Yongmun-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do (10-minute walk from exit 1 of Yongmun station)Price: 2 people: 20,000 won, 4 people: 29,000 wonHours of operation: 9:00, 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00, 16:30, 18:00, 19:30 (available from March through October only), 21:00 (available on Saturdays from May through October only)Tel: +82-31-775-9911 (Korean)Website: www.yprailbike.com (Korean)