Ansan (안산) is a city in Gyeonggi, South Korea, on the coast of the Yellow Sea (locally called West Sea). The Yellow Sea lies to the west of the city, and portions of various islands lie within the city's jurisdiction. The largest and best-known of these is Daebudo. On land, the town of Gunpo is to the east, Anyang to the northeast, Siheung to the north and Hwaseong to the south.
What makes Ansan stand out among other similar cities is its ethnic composition - it has some of the largest and most vibrant Russian- and Chinese-speakers' communities, with a number of ethnic restaurants and shops in the relevant areas (around Ansan subway station and ERICA campus).
Ansan River (Ansancheon) in Hosu (in English, 'lake') Park
Ansan is a mid-sized city on the outskirts of Seoul. 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 than Itaewon among English-speaking foreigners, as most immigrants here are Chinese and other Asian blue collar workers.
Sangnok-gu (상록구) In eastern Ansan. It has a gentle slope and a large population living in high density apartment blocks. Sangnok means 'always (sang) green (nok)'. Sangnok-gu’s name is derived from the novel “Evergreen Tree” written by Shim hoon, modeled on Choi Yong-shin.
Danwon-gu (단원구) In western Ansan. The word 'Danwon' originates from Danwon Hong-do Kim, a famous painter of Korea.
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 of Suwon (Suwon: Suwon) and became Ansan County.
Ansan's climate is very similar to that of nearby Seoul and Suwon.The following table is Suwon's climate. Compared to Incheon or Seoul, Suwon is relatively hotter and colder. It features continental climate. Ansan is close to the West Sea so there are a lot of winds from the sea.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration's forecast, it is not always well buried in Incheon and Suwon, but it is much similar to Incheon's climate than inland Suwon and mainly belongs to the temperate rain. It is about 2 degrees cooler in summer and 2 degrees warmer in winter than Seoul or Suwon like the beach. Except for Daebudo Island, it is an area that has no characteristics of coastal cities, but it is quite pleasant because it has a combination of marine climate characteristics. Annual precipitation is about 1,300mm, which is as high as a general west coast area. The drainage facilities are well equipped, so there is no flood damage. However, due to the nature of the oceanic climate, it is very humid in summer. In summer, there are many days when humidity is more than 90% even on days when it does not rain, and 100% is also recorded during the night time.
Sangnoksu Station(상록수역) is a subway railway station on Seoul Subway Line 4. Sangoksu means "Evergreen Tree". The station is named after the book Sangnoksu (1935) by Sim Hun. The setting of the novel Sangnoksu is stream in Sangnok-gu.
Cities nearby include Gunpo and Uiwang to the east, Hwaseong to the south, and Siheung to the north and west. Approximate travel times from other locations are as follows:
Ansan is served by eight subway stations (all on Line 4. five stations are shared with the Suin-Bundang Line), listed from the closest to Seoul: Banwol, Sangnoksu, Hanyang University at Ansan, Jungang, Gojan, Choji, Ansan, Neunggil.
Ansan is scheduled to open the Shin Ansan Line connecting Ansan and Yeouido on December 31, 2024, which is expected to provide convenient access to transportation and increase inflows to the Yeouido and Mapo areas of Seoul.
37.31213126.903531Banwol(반월).Banwol is the first subway station of Ansan city, from the direction of Seoul.
37.3028126.86692Sangnoksu(상록수).The distance between Sangnok and Banwol stations is the longest among the inter-station streets on Line No. 4 and has three tunnels.(updated Oct 2019)
37.309772126.8535813Hanyang Univ. at Ansan(한대앞).(updated Oct 2019)
37.316126.83864Jungang(중앙).It is a railway station on Seoul Subway Line 4. It is a busy station and Sinansan Line will connect Jungang Station to Yeouido Station in 2023.(updated Oct 2019)
37.316817126.8231285Gojan(고잔).There is a Koryeo university Ansan Hospital nearby, and Ansan City Hall is 1.2 km away.(updated Oct 2019)
37.3207126.8066Choji(초지).Near the station, Shin Ansan University is located. Transfer with Line 4 and the Suin-Bundang Line.(updated Oct 2019)
37.32707126.788787Ansan(안산).Although the station's name is Ansan Station, it is easy to mistake it as the center of Ansan City, in fact, the area around Jungang Station is a relatively central commercial area of Ansan City. Rather, Ansan Station is in the western part of Ansan City, and City Hall is closer to Gojan Station.(updated Oct 2019)
37.337472126.767258Singil Oncheon(신길온천).The name means Singil hot spring or Singil spa, but there isn't any hot spring in this station. There was a plan to develop a hot spring when a committee considered the name, but since then, they received an order to stop the spa business and foster housing complex from an auditor.(updated May 2021)
The Suin-Bundang Line runs from Cheongnyangni to Incheon. It opened in 17 Sep 2020. Besides sharing with Line 4, as mentioned above, it has one station in Ansan:
37.3172126.847114Ansan Bus Terminal(안산시외버스터미널).The Ansan Bus Terminal near Jungang Station provides daily bus service to Incheon International Airport and most cities in South Korea. Buses travel via Gimpo International Airport and Incheon International Airport. Express buses to Iksan, Busan, Dongdaegu, and Gwangju are also available. Buses go to Suwon Station and Gangnam Station near Sangnoksu Station. Ansan has 53 bus lines with 537 buses operating in and out of the city limits, connecting the city with Seoul and other outlying Gyeonggi cities. The Ansan transfer center also has express city buses, city buses and intercity buses to link to Banwal industrial estate, Sihaw lake and nearby cities. Note that most intercity buses will also stop at another large station near the nearby Ansan Station.(updated Nov 2024)
To Ansan Bus Terminal from Incheon Bus terminal: 30 min
From Gimpo Airport: 90 min
From Incheon Airport: 2hr (express bus approx. 55–70 min)
From Suwon: 30 min (take Gyeonggi-do public bus 7070, 9090 or red bus 110, 707-1 at Suwon station)
From Jamsil, Seoul: 60 min
From Gangnam, Seoul: 55 min (take Red bus 3100, 3101 and 3102 or express bus 700. You can take the bus No.3102 at the Gangnam-station, metro line No.2, exit No.5 or 6.)
Hiring a bicycle is a good way to get around this city. There are bicycle sharing services such as 'Everybike (에브리 바이크)', 'KakaoBike (카카오 바이크)' and 'SOCAR elecle (쏘카 일레클)'.
City Tour Bus operates from 10:00 to 17:00 every Wednesday and Saturday from April to December but it is flexible according to climate. You must make a reservation through telephone or the website. The telephone numbers are 031-407-0101 and 031-413-1212. The bus boarding place is at Exit 2 of Jungang Station on subway line No. 4. In a regular tour, there are five courses. The first course is a tour about Ansan culture and arts. The second is a tour about multicultural streets and traditional markets. The third is about Daebu Haesolgil which means pathway along the Daebu Island. The fourth is about 'Daebu Bada Hyanggi Theme Park'. The fifth is about experiencing art in Daebu. You can take a course freely, but it has to involve over 30 people. In the experience tour, there are several courses including mud flat experience and salt pond experience.
You can take a taxi at taxi stand. Basic fare of regular taxi is around ₩4,800. The taxi stand is near the bus station.
As of July 2023, the basic fare for regular taxis is ₩4,800 (₩5,800 at night), with a surcharge of ₩100 applied according to time and distance. (The basic fare is up to 1.6 km (1 mi), plus ₩100 per 135 m.)
When you move to another place where is hard to access, you can call a taxi. Basic fare of call taxi is around ₩3,800. You can call kakao taxi or T-map taxi. Kakao taxi is easier to call than T-map taxi.
Gyeonggi Museum of Modern ArtAnsan Arts CenterHwarang Recreation Area
37.320436126.8230221Ansan Arts Center(안산문화예술의전당),817 Gojan-dong Danwon-gu,☏ +82 31-481-4000.There are music concerts, art exhibitions, contemporary dances, etc.
37.314319126.8608922Ansan Botanical Garden(안산 식물원),113, Seongho-ro, Sangnok-gu(take the bus from 'in front of botanical garden' bus stop or 'in front of underpass' bus stop. From Hanyang University Station, you can ride bus 11, 23, 33, 66, 125, 511. From Sangnoksu Station, you can ride bus 11, 23, 33, 66, 71, 71-1, 99-1, 301. From Suwon Station, you can ride bus 11),☏ +82 31-481-3168.Summer season: 10:00-18:00; winter season: 10:00-17:00.There are three parts: tropical exhibition, middle part exhibition, and southern part exhibition. Tropical exhibition is a pyramidal glass green house, so it is available to see in all four seasons. You can see various kind of palm tree and cactus. Middle part exhibition is also glass greenhouse. There are lots of wild flowers and plants which grow naturally in central district in South Korea. But it is not available in winter season. Southern part exhibition is glass greenhouse and it is also not available in winter season. You can see lotus, water lily and scented trees in this exhibition.Free.(updated Oct 2015)
37.299318126.8476883Ansan Cultural Center(안산문화원),144, Seokho-ro, Sangnok-gu,☏ +82 31-415-0041,[email protected].Closed every weekend, holidays.At first floor, exhibitions are divided into four zones-A zone, B zone, C zone and D zone. In the A zone, it exhibits relics from ancient times. You can learn about Ansan's history. In the B zone, you can learn about values of mud flat. Mud flat has been providing living foundation for Ansan resident. In the C zone, You can learn about Ansan's industry. Ansan's major industry is not only agriculture but also fishing and salt farms. So you can see farming implements and so on. In the D zone, you can see traditional remains which are used in daily life. It is divided into three section - food, clothing and shelter. In addition, you can see model and video clip about Dunbaemi play. It is a traditional play in Ansan.
37.193065126.6452354Ansan Light House(누에섬 등대전망대),Mt. #170 (Silkworm Island), Seongam-dong, Danwon-gu.It is called silkworm island because it shapes like silkworm. Road to light house is appeared at the time of low tide, but it is disappeared at high tide times. So tourists have to check the tide time. It has observatory and exhibition room for tourists.
37.301457126.8238565Ansan Lake Park(안산호수공원),1513 Gojan-dong, Danwon-gu,☏ +82 31-481-2467.It has a various facilities such as nature learning center, soccer field, basketball court, volleyball court, inline skating link and so on. Especially, reed marsh and waterside square is good for walking. At the central of square, you can see outdoor performances. Also, Ansan lake park has theme spaces such as wild flower garden, lilac hill and so on.
37.326328126.827437Ansan Olympic Museum,604 Gojan-dong Danwon-gu,☏ +82 31 481 4900.There is a fitness center. Many local people work out in the gym.
37.319232126.8045018Ansan Slide Park(안산 눈썰매장),San 100-2, Wongok-dong, Danwon-gu,☏ +82 31-481-3266.In summer season, water sled slope is open. Besides, there are some water pools to have fun and have an air slide. In winter season, snow sled slope is open. It has a main slope, slope for children and a hand sled area. The hand sled area is for children. The sled is drawn by their parents whereas other sled slide from high. Moving walkway is available just in winter season.
37.299683126.7980389Byeolmangseong Fortress,Choji-dong, Danwon-gu.A ruined stone castle of the Joseon dynasty.
Daebu Island37.253542126.5843211Daebu Island(대부도),1-1, Daebudong-dong, Danwon-gu,☏ +82 1899-1720.Daebudo is also known as 'the Hawaii of Ansan.' Daebudo is connected to the Sihwa seawalls, so it has become a land of Ansan. However, it still has the romance and lyricism of an island in various places.
Tando Port37.253542126.5843212Tando Port(탄도항),717-5 Seongam-dong, Danwon-gu.Tando Port is located in Tando island, which is crossed on the path to Daebudo. Tando Port is also known as picturesque sunset spot.
37.186681126.63150113Fishing Village Folk Museum(안산어촌민속박물관),7, Daebuhwanggeum-ro, Danwon-gu,☏ +82 32-886-0126.09:00-18:00, closed on Mondays (closed on New Year’s Day, Chuseok).Adults (20-64) ₩2,000; teens, military (age 14-19, middle, high school students) ₩1,500, children (age 7-13, elementary school students) ₩1,000.
37.359156126.8351714Gosong Pavilion(고송정지),San 58, Hwajeong-dong, Danwon-gu.It is a pavilion of Joseon Dynasty. It is Gyeonggi-do Monument number 101.
37.220226126.6020415Glass Island(대부도 유리섬),3-13 Daebunam-dong, Danwon-gu.This island is famous for the Daebudo Glass Island Museum, which includes a glass art gallery, showcase and outdoor sculpture park.₩10,000 for adults and ₩9,000 for children.
37.19126.516Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art(경기도미술관),268 to Ansan Danwon garden (chojidong)(bus: 6, 101, 11, 22, 23, 30, 30-2, 30-7, 52, 66, 99, 123, 5601 (Yeouido, Seoul), 350 ([Anyang]), 909, 707 (Suwon station)),☏ +82 31-481-7000.Jan-Jun Sep-Dec: Tu-Su 10:00-18:00, Jul-Aug: Tu-Su 10:00-19:00.Adult ₩4,000; elementary school child, teenager, soldier ₩2,000; preschool child ₩1,000; child (under age four) free.
37.325933126.80966817Hwarang Recreation Area(화랑유원지),667 Choji-dong, Danwon-gu.This is an amusement park that covers an area of 63 hectares. It has spaces for cultural relaxation, Hwarang Lake and trails, Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art, etc.
37.211288126.55099718Hong Jeonghui Gate of Filial Duty(홍정희 효자문),748 Daebunam-dong, Danwon-gu.It is a memorial gate for the filial piety of Hong Jeong-hui.
37.309254126.75170119Jaetmeori Local God Shrine(잿머리 성황당),San 76, Seonggok-dong, Danwon-gu.It is a shrine to the village deity that was built in Koryo Dynasty during the reign of King Seongjong (1469-1494) to offer sacrifice to heaven.
37.314639126.89144720Korean Juniper Tree in Palgok-ri(팔곡리 향나무),59-3 Palgok 1-dong, Sangnok-gu.It was designated as monuments 32 in Gyeonggi-do
37.359895126.83140521Ojeonggak Pavilion(오정각),29 Hwajeong dong, Danwon-gu,☏ +82 31-481-2798.It is a pavilion that was built in 1870 by King Gojong, the last king of the Joseon Dynasty.
37.10521126.38951622Pung Island,Pungdo-dong, Danwon-gu,☏ +82 31-481-2000.It takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes from Incheon to Pung Island by passenger ship.
37.315033126.85959923Seongho Memorial Hall(성호박물관),131, Seongho-ro, Sangnok-gu(Intra-city bus: 11, 11-2, 76, 71, 99-1, 125/ Express city bus: 301/ Subway: Line number 4),☏ +82 31-481-2574.09:00-18:00.Adult ₩500, teenager or soldier ₩300, child ₩200.
37.337327126.83064224Sasechungyeolmun(사세충렬문),151 Wa-dong, Danwon-gu.It is Gyeonggi-do Cultural Property number 8.
37.322265126.84243825Seongpo Arts Park,582 Seongpo-dong, Sangrok-gu.Seongpo Arts Park adjoins a residential area, so it is a good resting place for locals.
37.268528126.84488926Ansan Reed Marsh Park(시화호).There is a park with a reedy marsh. There are countless species of plants and animals living near this wetland.
37.339703126.86328627Starlight village,1723, Suin-ro, Sangnok-gu,☏ +82 31-484-5050.Dec-Mar: Su 11:00-23:00, M Sa 11:00-23:30; Apr-Nov: 12:00-00:00.Adult, over middle school student ₩5,000; elementary school student, Bugok-dung residents, over the age of 65, men of national merit ₩3,000.
37.316208126.85987528Tomb of Yi Ik(이익선생묘).The tomb of Silhak scholar Yi Ik of the late of Chosun Dynasty.
37.329018126.79002330Damunhwa street(다문화거리),Damunhwa road Wongok-dong Danwon-gu.24 hours.It's one of the nine scenic views in Ansan, a place where various races harmonizeFree.(updated Sep 2024)
37.19286126.64503631Tando Fishing Village(탄도어촌체험마을),17-34, Daebu Hwanggeum-ro, Danwon-gu,☏ +82 507-1322-3745.09:00-20:30.A place where you can catch various creatures such as crabs and conch in the tidal flat.For adults ₩14,000, hild ₩12,000.(updated Sep 2024)
37.288386126.53378932Sunset observatory(낙조전망대),San 23, Daebubuk-dong, Danwon-gu,☏ +82 1899-1720.Open 24 hours.A place where you can see the red sunset with the beautiful sea. .Free.(updated Sep 2024)
37.224875126.57598133Paper art museum(종이미술관),Daenam-ro 233, Danwon-gu,☏ +82 32-887-0606.10:00-18:00.It is the first paper-making art museum in Korea. It has a children's art museum, a traditional play experience center, a hanok experience center, and a craft making experience center.For adults ₩9,000, child ₩6,000.(updated Sep 2024)
37.289959126.58163534Gyeonggi Maritime Safety Experience Center(경기해양안전체험관),1546 Daebu Hwanggeum-ro,☏ +82 507-1467-5019.09:00-18:00.A place where people can experience various experiences related to marine safety.Individual ₩9,000, group ₩6,000.(updated Sep 2024)
37.331436126.7918635Ansan World Culture Experience Center(안산시세계문화체험관),15, Wonwon-ro, Danwon-gu,☏ +82 31-481-3732.10:00-16:00.Experience center where you can feel the culture of various countriesFree.(updated Sep 2024)
37.339491126.86349336Starlight Village Photo Land(별빛마을포토랜드),1723, Suin-ro, Sangnok-gu,☏ +82 31-484-5050.15:00-23:00.A place full of colorful light exhibitions, you can take various photos of memories.₩8,000.(updated Sep 2024)
37.322995126.81684937Ansan Industrial History Museum(산업역사박물관),Ansan Industrial History Museum, 265, Hwarang-ro, Danwon-gu,☏ +82 31-369-1694.09:00-18:00.Ansan Industrial History Museum (Gyeonggi-do Registered Cultural Property Recognized for Value)Free.(updated Sep 2024)
37.299934126.84826138Ansan Hyangto History Museum(안산향토사박물관),144, Seokho-ro, Sangnok-gu,☏ +82 31-415-0041.10:00-17:00.Museum of Ansan City from the past to the present.Free.(updated Sep 2024)
Daebu Grape Festival,Business park, Daebubuk-dong, Danwon-gu,☏ +82 31-481-2317,[email protected].A biennial festival, usually held in September in every other year. You can make wine and participate in a photographic contest.
37.281324126.5788793Ansan M Valley Rock Festival,1481-10, Daebuhwanggeum-ro, Danwon-gu.Ansan Valley Rock Festival is held every July.(updated Jun 2022)
There are several movie theaters in Ansan. Big multiplex movie theater chains, such as CGV, Lotte Cinema and Megabox, are represented in Ansan and show movies of various genres.
37.313124126.8310015CGV Ansan,6th floor, NC Department A, 194, Gwangdeok-daero, Danwon-gu,☏ +82 1544-1122.8 screens and 1567 of seating capacity
37.318337126.8465036Lotte Cinema Ansan,4th floor, Lotte Mart Ansan, 427, Chungjang-ro, Sangrok-gu,☏ +82 1544-8855.8 screens and 1607 of seating capacity
37.318712126.8379437Lotte Cinema Central Rock (Ansan),7th to 10th floor, Joy Building, 108, Gojan-ro, Danwon-gu,☏ +82 1544-8855.9 screens and 1429 of seating capacity
37.308995126.8290568Lotte Cinema Ansan Gojan,7th floor, Millennium Building, 141, Gwangdeok-daero, Danwon-gu,☏ +82 1544-8855.7 screens and 1788 of seating capacity
OK Financial Group Okman,422, Yongsin-ro, Sangrok-gu(near Sangroksu subway station line 4).A professional volleyball team that plays in the Korea Volleyball Federation (KOVO). Their home arena is Sangnoksu Gymnasium. They were known as OK Savings Bank Rush & Cash until 2020. You can buy tickets by online (the website is in Korean only) or ticket box on site.(updated Jun 2022)
Flying.Due to Ansan's location along the sea and the surrounding islands, there are a number of companies that offer test flights in light and ultra-light airplanes for an hour or so, including views of most of the nearby islands. These usually cost somewhere around ₩80,000 depending on the duration of the flight.
Biking.Bike paths exist throughout Ansan, making it more bicycle friendly than the average city. Bicycles can be hired from Gojan and Jungang stations. Bicycle stations are gradually increasing. There is a dedicated cycle road with picnic benches beyond the Lake Park that run alongside the river and terminates at Ansan Waterfowl park. Ansan's public bike service is called 'Pedalro'.
Parks.Ansan has several large parks. 'Hosu' (Lake Park) is within walking distance from Jungang station (15minutes) and has several festivals during the middle of the year. Another park is situated beyond Ansan Wa Stadium, approximately 20minutes walking distance from Gojan station and features Ansan Art Museum and a lake with a walking path that is lit by night.
37.319364126.81861910Ansan Wa~ Stadium(안산 와~ 스타디움),260 Hwarang-ro, Danwon-gu(across the street from Gojan station),☏ +82 31-481-1700.A 36,000-seat-capacity stadium that sometimes hosts concerts.(updated Oct 2015)
Visit the "Chinatown" around the Ansan Station, an area with lots of Chinese, Indian and Central Asian restaurants. As it serves the local immigrant community, it has a more authentic feel to it than anything you can find in Seoul.
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