# Ansan

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).

## Understand

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.

### Orientation

* 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.

### History

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.

### Climate

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.

### Read

* 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.

### Local information

* Ansan City Hall website

## Get in

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:

### By subway

Ansan is located on Subway Line 4 and the Suin–Bundang Line Travel times to the center of Ansan (Jungang station):
* From Seoul Station (Seoul): 1 hr 10 min
* From Geumjeong Station (Gunpo): 20 min
* From Oido Station (Siheung) : 20 min
* From Gimpo airport (Seoul) : 40 min
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.
* 37.31213126.903531 Banwol (반월). Banwol is the first subway station of Ansan city, from the direction of Seoul.
* 37.3028126.86692 Sangnoksu (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)
* 37.309772126.8535813 Hanyang Univ. at Ansan (한대앞). (updated Oct 2019)
* 37.316126.83864 Jungang (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)
* 37.316817126.8231285 Gojan (고잔). There is a Koryeo university Ansan Hospital nearby, and Ansan City Hall is 1.2 km away. (updated Oct 2019)
* 37.3207126.8066 Choji (초지). Near the station, Shin Ansan University is located. Transfer with Line 4 and the Suin-Bundang Line. (updated Oct 2019)
* 37.32707126.788787 Ansan (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)
* 37.337472126.767258 Singil 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:
* 37.29087126.857199 Sari (사리). (updated May 2021)
If coming from Bucheon, then the Seohae (West Coast) Line would be the route. It calls at the following stations in Ansan:
* 37.348667126.80947210 Dalmi (달미). (updated May 2021)
* 37.334361126.80988911 Seonbu (선부). (updated May 2021)
* 37.313083126.79572212 Siu (시우). (updated May 2021)
* 37.302639126.78680613 Wonsi (원시). (updated May 2021)

### By bus

* 37.3172126.847114 Ansan 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: 2 hr (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.)
* From Daejeon: 3 hr

## Get around
### By bicycle

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)'.

### By City Tour Bus

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.

### By taxi
#### Regular taxi

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.)

#### Call taxi

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.
* Ansan Call Taxi, ☏ +82 31-501-0002.
* BARO Call Taxi, ☏ +82 31-419-8000.

## See
### Historical monuments and structures

* 37.320436126.8230221 Ansan Arts Center (안산문화예술의전당), 817 Gojan-dong Danwon-gu, ☏ +82 31-481-4000. There are music concerts, art exhibitions, contemporary dances, etc.
* 37.314319126.8608922 Ansan 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)
* 37.299318126.8476883 Ansan Cultural Center (안산문화원), 144, Seokho-ro, Sangnok-gu, ☏ +82 31-415-0041, cc425as@hanmail.net. 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.
* 37.193065126.6452354 Ansan 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.
* 37.301457126.8238565 Ansan 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.
* 37.358716126.8235746 Ansan Hwajeong English Village (안산 화정 영어마을), 97, Kkodumul-gil, Danwon-gu, ☏ +82 31-484-6100. It is also known as Gyeonggi English Village Ansan Camp.
* 37.326328126.827437 Ansan Olympic Museum, 604 Gojan-dong Danwon-gu, ☏ +82 31 481 4900. There is a fitness center. Many local people work out in the gym.
* 37.319232126.8045018 Ansan 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.
* 37.299683126.7980389 Byeolmangseong Fortress, Choji-dong, Danwon-gu. A ruined stone castle of the Joseon dynasty.
* 37.299641126.86271510 Choi Yongshin Memorial Hall, 879-4 Bono-dong, Sangnok-gu (Bus : 22, 23, 55, 99, 3100, 110, 909, 125, 700, 737, 8147, 8415, 8459, 8467/ Subway : Line 4 Sangnoksu Station).
* Daebu Island37.253542126.5843211 Daebu 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 Port37.253542126.5843212 Tando 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.
* 37.186681126.63150113 Fishing 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.
* 37.359156126.8351714 Gosong Pavilion (고송정지), San 58, Hwajeong-dong, Danwon-gu. It is a pavilion of Joseon Dynasty. It is Gyeonggi-do Monument number 101.
* 37.220226126.6020415 Glass 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.
* 37.19126.516 Gyeonggi 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.
* 37.325933126.80966817 Hwarang 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.
* 37.211288126.55099718 Hong 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.
* 37.309254126.75170119 Jaetmeori 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.
* 37.314639126.89144720 Korean Juniper Tree in Palgok-ri (팔곡리 향나무), 59-3 Palgok 1-dong, Sangnok-gu. It was designated as monuments 32 in Gyeonggi-do
* 37.359895126.83140521 Ojeonggak 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.
* 37.10521126.38951622 Pung 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.
* 37.315033126.85959923 Seongho 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.
* 37.337327126.83064224 Sasechungyeolmun (사세충렬문), 151 Wa-dong, Danwon-gu. It is Gyeonggi-do Cultural Property number 8.
* 37.322265126.84243825 Seongpo Arts Park, 582 Seongpo-dong, Sangrok-gu. Seongpo Arts Park adjoins a residential area, so it is a good resting place for locals.
* 37.268528126.84488926 Ansan Reed Marsh Park (시화호). There is a park with a reedy marsh. There are countless species of plants and animals living near this wetland.
* 37.339703126.86328627 Starlight 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.
* 37.316208126.85987528 Tomb of Yi Ik (이익선생묘). The tomb of Silhak scholar Yi Ik of the late of Chosun Dynasty.
* 37.316432126.8549929 Nojeokbong Artificial Waterfall Park (노적봉인공폭포공원), 699 Seongpo-dong, Sangnok-gu, ☏ +82 31-481-3179. Open 24 hours a day. A nature trail surrounded by mountains. Free. (updated Sep 2024)
* 37.329018126.79002330 Damunhwa 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 harmonize Free. (updated Sep 2024)
* 37.19286126.64503631 Tando 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)
* 37.288386126.53378932 Sunset 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)
* 37.224875126.57598133 Paper 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)
* 37.289959126.58163534 Gyeonggi 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)
* 37.331436126.7918635 Ansan 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 countries Free. (updated Sep 2024)
* 37.339491126.86349336 Starlight 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)
* 37.322995126.81684937 Ansan 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)
* 37.299934126.84826138 Ansan 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)

## Do
### Festivals

There are several regular festivals in Ansan.
* 37.310713126.8299291 Ansan Street Arts Festival (안산거리극축제), 312 Hwarangro, Danwon-gu (http://www.ansanfest.com/_en/intro/map.asp), ☏ +82 31-481-0531, fax: +82 31-451-4034, asafestival@naver.com. Ansan Street Arts Festival is held in May every year. The festival has drama, dance and music.
* 37.32009126.8229392 Byeolmangseong Art festival (별망성 예술제), 14, Hwajeong Cheondong-gil, Danwon-gu, ☏ +82 31-485-3844, +82 31-483-3845, fax: +82 31-482-5061, ansanart@iansan.net. (updated Jun 2022)
* Daebu Grape Festival, Business park, Daebubuk-dong, Danwon-gu, ☏ +82 31-481-2317, ansanart@iansan.net. A biennial festival, usually held in September in every other year. You can make wine and participate in a photographic contest.
* 37.281324126.5788793 Ansan M Valley Rock Festival, 1481-10, Daebuhwanggeum-ro, Danwon-gu. Ansan Valley Rock Festival is held every July. (updated Jun 2022)
* 37.315033126.8595994 Seongho Cultural Festival (성호 문화제), 131, Seongho-ro, Sangnok-gu, ☏ +82 31-481-2798, +82 31-415-0041. Traditional folk performances and games, held yearly in May. (updated Oct 2015)

### Movie theaters

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.
* 37.313124126.8310015 CGV Ansan, 6th floor, NC Department A, 194, Gwangdeok-daero, Danwon-gu, ☏ +82 1544-1122. 8 screens and 1567 of seating capacity
* 37.318337126.8465036 Lotte Cinema Ansan, 4th floor, Lotte Mart Ansan, 427, Chungjang-ro, Sangrok-gu, ☏ +82 1544-8855. 8 screens and 1607 of seating capacity
* 37.318712126.8379437 Lotte 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
* 37.308995126.8290568 Lotte Cinema Ansan Gojan, 7th floor, Millennium Building, 141, Gwangdeok-daero, Danwon-gu, ☏ +82 1544-8855. 7 screens and 1788 of seating capacity
* 37.317958126.8356319 Mega Box Ansan Jungang, 9th floor, 41, Gojan 2-gil, Danwon-gu.

### Sports

* 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)

### Others

* 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 (15 minutes) and has several festivals during the middle of the year. Another park is situated beyond Ansan Wa Stadium, approximately 20 minutes walking distance from Gojan station and features Ansan Art Museum and a lake with a walking path that is lit by night.
* 37.319364126.81861910 Ansan 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)
* 37.321912126.83081811 Ansan city Hall, 515 Gojan-dong Danwon-gu, ☏ +82 1666-1234.
* 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.

## Learn

There are several universities in Ansan, including Hanyang University.
* 37.295426126.8353161 Hanyang University, ERICA Campus at Ansan (한양대학교 에리카캠퍼스), 55, Hanyangdaehak-ro, Sangnok-gu, ☏ +82 31-400-5114. Hanyang University ERICA Campus is famous for filming site. The movies Secretly, Greatly (2013), and Twenty (2014) were filmed. Also the dramas To The Beautiful You (2012), Master Of Study (2010), Hotel Del Luna (2019), daily sitcom More Charming The Day (2010) were filmed here. Especially, Lion's Lake Park is the most famous spot in the ERICA Campus. Hanyang University has had a ongoing program that International Summer School. Hanyang International Summer School is a 4-week program where students get the opportunity to study abroad and experience Korean culture in a unique way. (updated Oct 2015)
* 37.333027126.8376862 Seoul Institute of the Arts (서울예술대학교), 171, Yesuldaehak-ro, Danwon-gu, ☏ +82 31-412-7100. Many entertainers in Korea graduated from Seoul Institute of the Arts. It is a prestigious university among art colleges in Korea. (updated Oct 2015)
* 37.309636126.8761943 Ansan University (안산대학교), Ansandaehak-ro, Sangnok-gu, ☏ +82 31-400-6900. (updated Oct 2015)
* 37.312346126.807674 Shin Ansan University (신안산대학교), 135, Sinansandaehak-ro, Danwon-gu, ☏ +82 31-490-6000. (updated Oct 2015)

## Buy

There are many foreign markets in Ansan providing cheap fruit and vegetables, along with various foreign food and merchandise. Lotte Mart is one of Korea's major superstore chains has three branches in Ansan, one of which is located near the bus terminal.
* 37.318042126.8461851 Lotte Mart Ansan, 427, Chungjang-ro, Sangrok-gu, ☏ +82 31-508-2500. 10:00-24:00.
* 37.317306126.8500762 Homeplus Ansan, 432, Chungjang-ro, Sangrok-gu, ☏ +82 31-412-8000.
* 37.303162126.8129233 E-Mart Gojan, 46, Wonpogongwon 1-ro, Danwon-gu, ☏ +82 31-599-1234, +82 31-599-1250. 10:00-24:00
* 37.301308126.8704684 Sangnoksu furniture street (상록수 가구거리), 434, Yongsin-ro, Sangnok-gu.
* 37.305086126.845585 Ansan fashion town, 45, Samni-ro, Sangnok-gu.

## Eat

There are many foreign restaurants in Ansan including Indian, Indonesian, Pakistani and others mostly being situated near Ansan station.
* Multicultural Street in Wongok-dong (원곡동 다문화거리), 16, Damunhwa-gil, Danwon-gu.

### Budget

* 37.300229126.8392581 Meal PlanB (밀플랜비), 1149-11 Sa-dong, Sangrok-gu. This restaurant is in front of Hanyang University. It is famous for Mexican food, especially burritos. (updated Nov 2024)
* 37.299784126.8384892 DosMas (도스마스), 3-1, Haksa 2-gil, Sangrok-gu, ☏ +82 1899-2948, fax: +82 31-409-8484, squall365@naver.com. This restaurant is in front of Hanyang University. It is famous for Mexican food, especially burritos. You can add delicious ingredients at cheap prices. (updated Sep 2023)
* 37.317007126.8384323 Lotteria (롯데리아 안산중앙역), 915, Jungang-daero, Danwon-gu, ☏ +82 31-402-8765. 24 hr. Korean fast food restaurant at the station. Lotteria is like a Korean McDonald's or Burger King. Korean Bulgogi Burger ₩5,500, Lotteria Burger ₩2,300. (updated Sep 2019)

### Mid-range

* Seafood rose pasta from BISTRO TA BOM in front of the Hanyang University in Ansan.37.311066126.8666564 Eoullim dolsot (stone pot) rice (어울림 돌솥밥), 92-11 il-dong, Sangrok-gu, ☏ +82 31-407-5880. This is a Korean table d'hote restaurant with hot pot rice. Eoullim dolsot (stone pot) rice ₩8,000 , bulgogi ₩10,000.
* 37.312088126.8467565 Ansan bulgogi house (안산 불고기집), 654-11 I-dong, Sangrok-gu, ☏ +82 31-407-1717. This is a Korean-style barbecued beef restaurant. It also serves a lot of delicious chicken. Bulgogi ₩9,900, makguksu (buckwheat noodles) ₩4,900, kimchi pancake ₩4,900.
* 37.330236126.7910686 Kantipur (칸티푸르 레스토랑). It's an Indian cuisine restaurant. This restaurant is found across the street from Ansan Station, in Asia Town. Once across the street, walk 3 blocks further, directly away from the station, and look to your right. It is on the second floor, above a shoe shop and cell phone store. A variety of Indian and Nepalese dishes are served. The curries start at ₩7,000 and 4 samosas make up an order.
* 37.31814126.8339917 Shinsun Seolleongtang (신선 설렁탕), 12, Danggok-ro, Danwon-gu, ☏ +82 31-482-3952. 24 hours. Seolleongtang is Korea traditional soup which is boiled from ox’s bones. Shinsun Seolleongtang ₩7,000. (updated Oct 2015)
* 37.301418126.8384228 Ponahyang, Sa3-dong, Sangrok-gu, ☏ +82 31-407-5021. This restaurant is found across the street from Hanyang University. This is a Vietnamese restaurant. The popular Vietnamse dish, pho, is very delicious.
* 37.317834126.8413469 Yellow Chicken (노랑치킨), 76 Gojan 1 gil, Danwon-gu. This restaurant sells roasted chicken and beer. It tastes pretty good.
* 37.312123126.84650910 Earthen wall cheonggukjang boiled barley (토담 청국장보리밥), 14 Songho 1gil, Sangrok-gu, ☏ +82 31-408-2007. This restaurant sells traditional Korean food like cheonggukjang (fast-fermented bean paste) boiled barley, and bulgogi (barbecued beef). ₩10,000.
* 37.29914126.8387111 Alchon (알촌), 2, Haksa 2-gil, Sangnok-gu, ☏ +82 31-415-3001. Su-F 09:00 - 21:00, closed Saturday. One of the busiest restaurants in front of the Hanyang University. If you order, the food you ordered comes out very quickly, so you can enjoy your meal even if you don't have enough time to eat something. The dish of Alchon is relatively cheaper than other restaurants nearby the Hanyang University. ₩3,000-4,500. (updated Sep 2019)
* 37.30031126.8406112 Pizzeria (피자리아), Sangnok-gu, Hanyang University 2-gil, 35. 11:00-23:00. Delicious pizza at reasonable prices, Russian menus and guides are also available. ₩12,000. (updated Oct 2019)
* 37.300246126.83757113 Jelly Factory (젤리팩토리), 15, Haksa 2-gil, Sangrok-gu, ☏ +82 31-8758-8262. From 17:00. You can enjoy JokBal (Korean dish of pig's trotters cooked with soy sauce). There are several JokBal like Jokbal, Jelly Jokbal (which is softer than original Jokbal), Spiced Jokbal. (updated Oct 2019)
* 37.30301126.8391214 Best Home Kalguksu (최고집칼국수), Sangnok-gu Sadong 1576, ☏ +82 31-415-1179. Delicious clam noodles soup. ₩8000-10000. (updated Oct 2019)
* 37.30251126.8365115 Byeongcheon Soondae (현가네 병천순대), Sangnok-gu Sadong 1561-2. Hot soondae soup with rice. ₩7000-11000. (updated Oct 2019)
* 37.300002126.8382516 Bistro Ta Bom (비스트로 따봄), ☏ +82-31-501-2275. Daily 11:00- 22:00. (updated Oct 2019)
* 페퍼로니버튼. Daily 11:00- 22:00 (15:00-16:30 break time). (updated Sep 2023)페퍼로니버튼 반반피자
* 37.309256126.85019617 Dokebiking (도깨비왕감자탕), 28, Yangjipyeon-ro, Sangnok-gu (next to I-dong park), ☏ +82 0507-1411-0487. 24 hours. This is the only pork back bone stew restaurant in front of Hanyang University at Ansan. It does not close except for holidays. It is always crowded with many people visiting even at late hours. It's best to call ahead and ask for a table, as there may not be any available in the evening. start at ₩9000. (updated Sep 2023)
* HwaJungLi Makguksu (화정리막국수), Kkodumul 1 gil 20 Danwon-gu (With bus number 6 from Junang station), ☏ +82 31-403-0621. 10:00-19:. A restaurant that sells cold buckwheat noodles. It also appeared on TV in Korea Makguksu ₩9,000. (updated Sep 2024)

### Splurge

* 37.31363126.83264618 Gwangyang charcoal fire grill (광양참숯불구이), 101, Gwangdeokdong-ro, Danwon-gu, ☏ +82 31-419-9233. 10:00~22:00. Charcoal grilled beef sirloin ₩33,000. (updated Oct 2015)
* 37.319169126.82988219 Danwon Korean Table d'hote (단원 한정식 (Danwon Han-jeongsik)), 251, Gwangdeok-daero, Danwon-gu. 11:30-22:00. You can enjoy Aruncus dioicus from Ulleungdo Island, bamboo shoot from Damyang, soybean paste from Sunchang and so on. ₩22,000-130,000. (updated Oct 2015)

### Others

* Jungang Station area. The Jungang Station area features many traditional Korean restaurants as well as many familiar chains such as Mr Pizza, Viking, VIPS, Kraze Burger, Papa Johns, Krispe Kreme, Baskin Robbins, Coldstone etc.
* 37.329738126.78590420 Samarkand Restaurant (후르셰다 사마르칸트), 3, Damunhwa 2-gil, Danwon-gu, ☏ +82 0504-1848-0872. Tu-Su 10:00-02:00 (closed Monday). Uzbek restaurant.
* 37.329738126.78590421 Imperia Chaihona Lounge (임페리아), 12 Damunhwa 2 gil, Danwon-gu (by 22 bus or by train to Ansan station), ☏ +82 70-4784-4037 (VoIP), cafe@imperia.co.kr. 10:00-23:00/01:00. Russian & Uzbekistan cuisine restaurant/cafe. From ₩10,000-15,000. (updated Oct 2018)

## Drink

* Ansan's main downtown area is opposite Jungang Station and features dozens of bars and coffee shops.

### Café

* 37.308838126.8505311 Radio (라디오), Room 205, 206, Yangjipyeon-ro, Sangnok-gu, ☏ +82 507-1410-6789. Daily 11:00-21:00. Regular holidays are every Thursday, A cafe with a pretty view over the park (updated Sep 2024)
* 37.299877126.838662 To Presso (토프레스), 2-1, Haksa 2-gil, Sangnok-gu, ☏ +82 31-407-3406. Weekday 10:00-02:00, weekend 10:00-01:00. To presso is a dessert cafe near by the Hanyang University. To presso sells a variety of drinks and ice flakes with syrup. (updated Sep 2019)
* 37.30182126.84153 Fashion Design Cafe (패디카), Seongan 1-gil, Sangnok-gu, ☏ +82 031-402-5798. 10:00-23:00. Delicious coffee and comfortable sofa. It consists of 1st floor, 2nd floor, and rooftop. ₩4000-6000. (updated Sep 2019)
* 37.300309126.8387664 Yogapresso Ansan Hanyang University Branch (요거프레소 안산한양대점), 45 Hanyangdaehak-ro, Sangnok-gu, ☏ +82 031- 437- 6800. 09:00-23:00. Coffee, latte, smoothie ₩3000-5000. (updated Oct 2019)
* 37.300815126.8381895 Starbucks Hanyang Univ. at Asan Branch (스타벅스 안산한양대점), 1569-1 Sa-dong, Sangnok-gu, ☏ +82 31-409-2614. M-Sa 07:00-22:00, Su 08:00-22:00. ₩4500-7000. (updated Oct 2019)
* Momo Coffee (모모커피). 10:00-22:00. You can enjoy coffee and other drink as ice-tea, be able to drink at a relatively low price (updated Dec 2022)
* 37.299834126.8390376 Caesar Coffee (시저커피), 1154-5 Sa 3(sam)-dong, Sangnok-gu. M-F 11:00-23:00, Sa Su 12:]0-00:00. Many students visit to work on assignments and study. A menu called "Ice Age" is the Caesar coffee's signature menu. ₩4,000-7,000. (updated Oct 2023)
* 37.299943126.8395497 PROSCONS (프로스콘스), 12 Haksa 2-gil, Sa-dong, Sangnok-gu. 12:00-23:00. There is a large space in the basement of the cafe where students come to study or work on team projects (assignments). ₩4,000-5,500. (updated Oct 2023)
* 37.300391126.8392658 Cafe Maru (카페마루), Hanyangdaehak-ro, Sa 3(sam)-dong, Sangnok-gu. 11:00-22:00. ₩3,000-5,000. (updated Oct 2023)
* 37.31299126.8465089 Baek Geumdang (백금당), 15, Songho 3-gil, Sangnok-gu, ☏ +82 0507-1315-3062. 12:00-22:00. -Cafe with delicious soufflé pancakes -Free parking, kids welcome, all menu items made in store -For more information, please call the store. (updated Oct 2023)
* 37.310213126.84818910 Village Shop Life (마을상점생활관), 35, Idonggongwon-ro, Sangnok-gu, ☏ +82 0507-1346-7733. 13:00-19:00. Sell books, flowers, and coffee. They also sell used goods on consignment. In addition, they plan and run programs for the local community. (updated Oct 2023)
* 37.30091126.8376411 AP coffee&bakery, 60, Hanyangdaehak-ro, Sangnok-gu (second floor, In front of the front gate of Hanyang University). 11:00-23:00. This is a bakery cafe that sells bagels. There are many desks that are easy to study. It is also a space where cultural activities such as books, LPs, music, and lectures are conducted. (updated Nov 2023)
* Bomdalhyang (봄달향), 137, Seoksammal-ro, Sangnok-gu, 1st floor, Tu-Su 11:00-20:00. A quiet and pretty hand-drip coffee shop
* Cafe Maru (카페 마루), 11-3 1st floor, Hakhak 2-gil, Sangnok-gu. 11:00-24:00. It is about 100 m away from the front gate of Hanyang University's Erica Campus toward Seokho Shopping Center.
* 37.301575126.83813612 WheeCoover (휘쿠버), 181st floor, Seongan 1-gil, Sangnok-gu, ☏ +82 507-1315-2456. 08:00-22:00. It is a cafe with delicious cookies and drinks, and it is the main store in Ansan. (updated Sep 2024)
* 37.254378126.6121513 a vacation (카캉스), 1501-1 Vacation, Daebu Hwanggeum-ro, Danwon-gu, ☏ +82 507 1414-8667. 10:00-22:00. Daebudo with a view of the sea is also a cafe. (updated Sep 2024)

### Bar

* Imported beers from South East Asia can be found at some markets and restaurants near Ansan Station.
* 37.30026126.83865514 Pommefrites (폼프리츠), 45-1, Hanyangdaehak-ro, Sangnok-gu, ☏ +82 31-407-7376. 16:30-03:00. Pommefrites is a franchised beerhouse. Draft beer and potato chips from this store are so cool. You can dip the chip in a special sauce.
* 37.300337126.84078915 The sul (더 술), B1, 1167-1 Sa-dong, Sangnok-gu, ☏ +82 31-437-8777. 14:00-02:00. The sul is the most used bar by Hanyang University at Erica. All menus are delicious so there is no representative menu. (updated Sep 2019)
* 37.30709126.85083616 Geuraje (그라제), 51, Jungbo-ro, Sangnok-gu, ☏ +82 0507-1356-3334. 17:30 - 02:00. Geuraje is a bar that serves cocktails and Korean food as snacks. However, its prices are slightly higher than other bars in the neighborhood. (updated Sep 2023)
* 37.30709126.85083617 yeokjeonfnc Hanyang Univ. at Ansan Branch (역전할머니맥주 한대역점), 108, 379, Gwangdeok 1-ro, Sangnok-gu, ☏ +82 0507-1302-7709. 17:30 - 04:00. yeokjeonfnc is a popular franchise bar brand in South Korea. The brand is known for selling very cold beer. This branch also has a very good Grilled Dried Pollack snack. (updated Sep 2023)
* Geumbyeol beer (금별맥주 한대앞역점) Room 379 108-109, Gwangdeok 1-ro, Sangnok-gu ☏ 031-501-7709, 17:00 - 04:00, a nice bar with a good atmosphere, a variety of side dishes and delicious food
* Sagye (사계) Room 380, 110, Gwangdeok 1-ro, Sangnok-gu ☏ 0507-1357-7520, 11:00 - 01:00, Korean restaurant with a good atmosphere in front of Station, Fusion Korean Restaurant
* Self beer (셀프 맥주) 36, 1st floor self beer, Yangjipyeon-ro, Sangnok-gu ☏ 0507-1483-2600, 16:00 - 3:00, a pub with a variety of alcoholic beverages and a good price
* Maekjuin (맥주인) Room 202 on the 2nd floor of Center Plaza, 369, Gwangdeok 1-ro, Sangnok-gu, ☏ 0507-1337-0526, 18:00 - 03:00, A bar with a good atmosphere and famous for delicious beer and snacks
* Sadongdaek (한대앞 사동댁) Room 112, 370 Gwangdeok 1-ro, Sangnok-gu ☏ 0507-1449-3048 17:30-04:00 a pub with a variety of alcoholic beverages and a good price

## Sleep

There are a bunch of cheap love motels in Ansan. To find these cross the street from the station, go 5 or 6 blocks and veer to your left a street or two. They range from between ₩50,000 to ₩80,000, and most will have large TV's with cable, Internet and PC, and some nicer ones even have baths.
Hotels, in the standard sense, are rare in Ansan and are mostly 'business' hotels serving foreign visitors who visit Ansan's large industrial complex. Hotel 'Hi-Vice' is a basic business hotel and may serve for foreign visitors, with room rates between ₩40-120,000 it is opposite Jungang Station and also features a wedding hall. There is also an international hotel located close to Sangoksu Station. However, as mentioned above, many motels are on par with 3-4 star hotels and are typically rather cheap.
Guest house is in Hanyang University. However, you need a permission from Hanyang University. Fee of standard room is ₩129,000, twin room, deluxe double and deluxe twin for ₩176,000 and Royal sweet for ₩400,000. They furnished super high speed of Internet, central heating system, individual air condition, available international phone call at anytime and satellite broadcasting that provide variety of internal and external channels.
* 37.302356126.8619811 C&B Hotel, 20, Sangnoksu-ro, Sangnok-gu, ☏ +82 31-406-1212, fax: +82 31-415-1483. Standard room for ₩100,000 in weekday and ₩120,000 in weekend. Suite room for ₩120,000 in weekday and ₩140,000 in weekend..
* 37.317226126.8351992 Hivice Hotel, 885, Jungang-daero, Danwon-gu, ☏ +82 1-410-6350. The hotel has 60 rooms. Additional facilities: banquet hall, buffet, coffee shop The cost varies according to each room.
* 37.317036126.8417653 Luxury Sightseeing Hotel, 945, Jungang-daero, Danwon-gu, ☏ +82 31-475-1648. The hotel has 108 rooms. Additional facilities: restaurant, nightclub The cost varies according to each room..
* 37.332674126.7924664 Hotel Wall (선부동 월 호텔), 85, Seonbugwangjang-ro, Danwon-gu, ☏ +82 0507-1419-6969. (updated Oct 2023)
* Hotel Clover (호텔 클로버), 22 Yangjipyeon-ro, Sangnok-gu, ☏ +82 31-417-9300, Additional serivice: Storage, laundry service, business center.
* Ruem Hotel (루엠 호텔), 182, 4~5th floor, Seonbu Plaza 1-ro, Danwon-gu, ☏ +82 507-1300-9432, a cozy hotel with a clean interior
* The Grey Hotel (더그레이 호텔) 21, 4th and 5th floors, Bonsam-ro, Sangnok-gu, ☏ +82 31-409-8102, Luxury Hotel near Ansan Sangnoksu Station
* Mary Hotel (마리 호텔) 29 Seonjin 4-gil, Sangnok-gu, ☏ +82 31-417-4959, Additional service: Netflix, High specification pc, Wifi

## Connect

See Seoul#Connect.

## Stay safe

Ansan has higher than average crime levels for South Korea, although it is still very safe by global standards.

## Stay healthy
### Hospitals

* 37.319446126.8250645 Korea University Ansan Hospital (고려대학교 안산병원), 123, Jeokgeum-ro, Danwon-gu, ☏ +82 31-412-5114. This hospital has internal medicine department, surgery department, department of neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, thoracic surgery, neuropsychiatry, plastic surgery, anesthesiology, obstetrics and gynecology. (updated Sep 2023)
* 37.302105126.8637756 Kidung Hospital (기둥병원), 34, Sangnoksu-ro, Sangnok-gu, ☏ +82 31-418-8275, fax: +82 31-418-8276. M-F 09:00-19:00, Sa 09:00-13:00, lunchtime 12:30-13:30, Sunday is a non-consultation day. It is specialized in neuro-orthopedic, orthopaedics, internal medicine and so on.
* 37.307091126.8483867 Hansarang Hospital (한사랑병원), 345, Gwangdeok 1-ro, Sangnok-gu, ☏ +82 31-501-7777. It is specialized in department of surgery. And It has department of internal medicine, pediatrics, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology, anesthesiology, health examination center.
* 37.31126.858 Ansan Maroo Hospital (안산마루병원), 7th 385, Gwangdeok 1-ro, Sangnok-gu, ☏ +82 0507-1430-4100. The department specializes in rehabilitation and employs two physical therapists, one male and one female. Elderly people commonly go to the hospital for treatment.
* Danwon Hospital (안산단원병원) 20, Wonpo Park 1-ro, Danwon-gu, ☏ +82 31-8040-6600, A hospital with 11 internal medicine specialists, 6 pediatric and adolescent specialists, and 28 specialists

## Go next

* Daebudo - an island administratively part of Ansan and famous for its mud flats.
* Suwon - with the world heritage listed Hwaseong Fortress.
* Songdo - also called "Songdo International Business District", with lots of skyscrapers.
* Incheon - South Korea's third largest city, best known for its airport but also featuring many cultural attractions.
* Seoul - the lively national capital with modern and ancient attractions to keep you busy for weeks.
* Yongin - Korean amusement park Ever-Land is in Yongin.