Ansan

Ansan (안산) is a city in Gyeonggi, South Korea, on the coast of the Yellow Sea (locally called West Sea). Portions of various Yellow Sea islands lie within its jurisdiction. The largest and best-known of these is Daebu Island. At the south of the city are Daebudo and Pungdo. Kwonsun, Gunpo, and Anyang are in the east of Ansan. The Yellow Sea to the west, Hwaseong to the south, and Siheung to the north are other boundaries.

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.

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.

• Sangnoksu Station is a railway station on Seoul Subway Line 4. Sangoksu means "Evergreen Tree". The station is named after a book Sangnoksu (1935) by Sim Hun. The setting of the novel Sangnoksu is stream in Sangnok-gu.

Sangnoksu Station is a railway station on Seoul Subway Line 4. Sangoksu means "Evergreen Tree". The station is named after a book Sangnoksu (1935) by Sim Hun. The setting of the novel Sangnoksu is stream in Sangnok-gu.

• Ansan Arts Center, 817 Gojan-dong Danwon-gu, +82 31-481-4000. There are music concerts, art exhibitions, contemporary dances, etc.
• Ansan Botanical Garden, 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.
• Ansan Cultural Center, 144, Seokho-ro, Sangnok-gu, +82 31-415-0041. 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.
• Ansan Light House, 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.
• Ansan Lake Park, 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.
• Ansan Hwajeong English Village, 97, Kkodumul-gil, Danwon-gu, +82 31-484-6100. It is also known as Gyeonggi English Village Ansan Camp.
• 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.
• Ansan Slide Park, 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.
• Byeolmangseong Fortress, Choji-dong, Danwon-gu. A ruined stone castle of the Joseon dynasty.
• 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 Island, 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.
• Fishing Village Folk Museum, 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.
• Gosong Pavilion, San 58, Hwajeong-dong, Danwon-gu. It is a pavilion of Joseon Dynasty. It is Gyeonggi-do Monument number 101.
• Glass Island, 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.
• Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art, 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.
• Hwarang Recreation Area, 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.
• Hong Jeonghui Gate of Filial Duty, 748 Daebunam-dong, Danwon-gu. It is a memorial gate for the filial piety of Hong Jeong-hui.
• Jaetmeori Local God Shrine, 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.
• Korean Juniper Tree in Palgok-ri, 59-3 Palgok 1-dong, Sangnok-gu. It was designated as monuments 32 in Gyeonggi-do
• Ojeonggak Pavilion, 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.
• 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.
• Seongho Memorial Hall, 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.
• Sasechungyeolmun, 151 Wa-dong, Danwon-gu, Ansan-si. It is Gyeonggi-do Cultural Property number 8.
• Seongpo Arts Park, 582 Seongpo-dong, Sangrok-gu. Seongpo Arts Park adjoins a residential area, so it is a good resting place for locals.
• Sihwaho Lake. There is a park with a reedy marsh. There are countless species of plants and animals living near this wetland.
• 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.
• Tomb of Yi Ik. The tomb of Silhak scholar Yi Ik of the late of Chosun Dynasty.

Ansan Arts Center, 817 Gojan-dong Danwon-gu, +82 31-481-4000. There are music concerts, art exhibitions, contemporary dances, etc.

Ansan Botanical Garden, 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.

Ansan Cultural Center, 144, Seokho-ro, Sangnok-gu, +82 31-415-0041. 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.

Ansan Light House, 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.

Ansan Lake Park, 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.

Ansan Hwajeong English Village, 97, Kkodumul-gil, Danwon-gu, +82 31-484-6100. It is also known as Gyeonggi English Village Ansan Camp.

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.

Ansan Slide Park, 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.

Byeolmangseong Fortress, Choji-dong, Danwon-gu. A ruined stone castle of the Joseon dynasty.

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 Island, 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.

Fishing Village Folk Museum, 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.

Gosong Pavilion, San 58, Hwajeong-dong, Danwon-gu. It is a pavilion of Joseon Dynasty. It is Gyeonggi-do Monument number 101.

Glass Island, 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.

Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art, 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.

Hwarang Recreation Area, 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.

Hong Jeonghui Gate of Filial Duty, 748 Daebunam-dong, Danwon-gu. It is a memorial gate for the filial piety of Hong Jeong-hui.

Jaetmeori Local God Shrine, 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.

Korean Juniper Tree in Palgok-ri, 59-3 Palgok 1-dong, Sangnok-gu. It was designated as monuments 32 in Gyeonggi-do

Ojeonggak Pavilion, 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.

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.

Seongho Memorial Hall, 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.

Sasechungyeolmun, 151 Wa-dong, Danwon-gu, Ansan-si. It is Gyeonggi-do Cultural Property number 8.

Seongpo Arts Park, 582 Seongpo-dong, Sangrok-gu. Seongpo Arts Park adjoins a residential area, so it is a good resting place for locals.

Sihwaho Lake. There is a park with a reedy marsh. There are countless species of plants and animals living near this wetland.

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.

Tomb of Yi Ik. The tomb of Silhak scholar Yi Ik of the late of Chosun Dynasty.

The are several regular festivals in Ansan.

• Ansan Street Arts Festival, 312 Hwarangro, Danwon-gu (http://www.ansanfest.com/_en/intro/map.asp, +82 31-481-0531. Ansan Street Arts Festival is held in May every year. The festival has drama, dance and music.
• Byeolmangseong Art festival, 14, Hwajeong Cheondong-gil, Danwon-gu (http://ansanart.co.kr/board/company6.php, +82 31-485-3844, +82 31-483-3845.
• Daebu Grape Festival, Business park, Daebubuk-dong, Danwon-gu, +82 31-481-2317. A biennial festival, usually held in September in every other year. You can make wine and participate in a photographic contest.
• Ansan M Valley Rock Festival, 1481-10, Daebuhwanggeum-ro, Danwon-gu. Ansan Valley Rock Festival is held every July.
• Seongho Cultural Festival, 131, Seongho-ro, Sangnok-gu, +82 31-481-2798, +82 31-415-0041. You can watch traditional performance and enjoy folk game. They held writing contest and drawing contest. It held every May.

Ansan Street Arts Festival, 312 Hwarangro, Danwon-gu (http://www.ansanfest.com/_en/intro/map.asp, +82 31-481-0531. Ansan Street Arts Festival is held in May every year. The festival has drama, dance and music.

Byeolmangseong Art festival, 14, Hwajeong Cheondong-gil, Danwon-gu (http://ansanart.co.kr/board/company6.php, +82 31-485-3844, +82 31-483-3845.

Daebu Grape Festival, Business park, Daebubuk-dong, Danwon-gu, +82 31-481-2317. A biennial festival, usually held in September in every other year. You can make wine and participate in a photographic contest.

Ansan M Valley Rock Festival, 1481-10, Daebuhwanggeum-ro, Danwon-gu. Ansan Valley Rock Festival is held every July.

Seongho Cultural Festival, 131, Seongho-ro, Sangnok-gu, +82 31-481-2798, +82 31-415-0041. You can watch traditional performance and enjoy folk game. They held writing contest and drawing contest. It held every May.

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.

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

CGV Ansan, 6th floor, NC Department A, 194, Gwangdeok-daero, Danwon-gu, +82 1544-1122. 8 screens and 1567 of seating capacity

Lotte Cinema Ansan, 4th floor, Lotte Mart Ansan, 427, Chungjang-ro, Sangrok-gu, +82 1544-8855. 8 screens and 1607 of seating capacity

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

Lotte Cinema Ansan Gojan, 7th floor, Millennium Building, 141, Gwangdeok-daero, Danwon-gu, +82 1544-8855. 7 screens and 1788 of seating capacity

Mega Box Ansan Jungang, 9th floor, 41, Gojan 2-gil, Danwon-gu.

• OK Saving Bank & Rush and Cash, 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. You can buy tickets by online (the website is in Korean only) or ticket box on site.

OK Saving Bank & Rush and Cash, 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. You can buy tickets by online (the website is in Korean only) or ticket box on site.

• 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 staton (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.
• Ansan Wa~ Stadium, 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.
• 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.

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 staton (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.

Ansan Wa~ Stadium, 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.

Ansan city Hall, 515 Gojan-dong Danwon-gu, +82 1666-1234.

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.

• Lotte Mart Ansan, 427, Chungjang-ro, Sangrok-gu, +82 31-508-2500. 10:00 ~ 24:00.
• Homeplus Ansan, 432, Chungjang-ro, Sangrok-gu, +82 31-412-8000.
• E-Mart Gojan, 46, Wonpogongwon 1-ro, Danwon-gu, +82 31-599-1234, +82 31-599-1250. Open 10:00 ~ 24:00
• Sangnoksu furniture street, 434, Yongsin-ro, Sangnok-gu.
• Ansan fashion town, 45, Samni-ro, Sangnok-gu.

Lotte Mart Ansan, 427, Chungjang-ro, Sangrok-gu, +82 31-508-2500. 10:00 ~ 24:00.

Homeplus Ansan, 432, Chungjang-ro, Sangrok-gu, +82 31-412-8000.

E-Mart Gojan, 46, Wonpogongwon 1-ro, Danwon-gu, +82 31-599-1234, +82 31-599-1250. Open 10:00 ~ 24:00

Sangnoksu furniture street, 434, Yongsin-ro, Sangnok-gu.

Ansan fashion town, 45, Samni-ro, Sangnok-gu.

There are many foreign restaurants in Ansan including Indian, Indonesian, Pakistani and others mostly being situated near Ansan station.

• Multicultural Street in Wongok-dong, 16, Damunhwa-gil, Danwon-gu.

• PlanB, 1149-11 Sa-dong, Sangrok-gu. This restaurant is in front of Hanyang University. It is famous for Mexican food, especially burritos.
• DosMas, 3-1, Haksa 2-gil, Sangrok-gu, +82 1899-2948. This restaurant is in front of Hanyang University. It is famous for Mexican food, especially burritos.
• Lotteria, 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.

PlanB, 1149-11 Sa-dong, Sangrok-gu. This restaurant is in front of Hanyang University. It is famous for Mexican food, especially burritos.

DosMas, 3-1, Haksa 2-gil, Sangrok-gu, +82 1899-2948. This restaurant is in front of Hanyang University. It is famous for Mexican food, especially burritos.

Lotteria, 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.

• Eoullim dolsot (stone pot) rice, 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.
• Ansan bulgogi house, 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.
• Kantipur. 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.
• Shinsun Seolleongtang, 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.
• 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.
• Yellow Chicken, 76 Gojan 1 gil, Danwon-gu. This restaurant sells roasted chicken and beer. It tastes pretty good.
• Earthen wall cheonggukjang boiled barley, 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.
• ALCHON, 2, Haksa 2-gil, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, +82 31-415-3001. Su-F 09:00 - 21:00, closed Saturday. One of the busiest restaurants infront 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.
• Pizzeria, 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.
• Jelly Factory, 15, Haksa 2-gil, Sangrok-gu, +82 31-8758-8262. 5PM~. 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.
• Best Home Kalguksu, Sangnok-gu Sadong 1576, +82 31-415-1179. Delicious clam noodles soup. ₩8000-₩10000.
• Byeongcheon Soondae, Sangnok-gu Sadong 1561-2. Hot soondae soup with rice. ₩7000-₩11000.
• Bistro Ta Bom, +82-31-501-2275. Daily 11:00- 22:00.

Eoullim dolsot (stone pot) rice, 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.

Ansan bulgogi house, 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.

Kantipur. 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.

Shinsun Seolleongtang, 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.

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.

Yellow Chicken, 76 Gojan 1 gil, Danwon-gu. This restaurant sells roasted chicken and beer. It tastes pretty good.

Earthen wall cheonggukjang boiled barley, 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.

ALCHON, 2, Haksa 2-gil, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, +82 31-415-3001. Su-F 09:00 - 21:00, closed Saturday. One of the busiest restaurants infront 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.

Pizzeria, 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.

Jelly Factory, 15, Haksa 2-gil, Sangrok-gu, +82 31-8758-8262. 5PM~. 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.

Best Home Kalguksu, Sangnok-gu Sadong 1576, +82 31-415-1179. Delicious clam noodles soup. ₩8000-₩10000.

Byeongcheon Soondae, Sangnok-gu Sadong 1561-2. Hot soondae soup with rice. ₩7000-₩11000.

Bistro Ta Bom, +82-31-501-2275. Daily 11:00- 22:00.

• Gwangyang charcoal fire grill, 101, Gwangdeokdong-ro, Danwon-gu, +82 31-419-9233. 10:00~22:00. Charcoal grilled beef sirloin ₩33,000.
• Danwon Korean Table d'hote, 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.

Gwangyang charcoal fire grill, 101, Gwangdeokdong-ro, Danwon-gu, +82 31-419-9233. 10:00~22:00. Charcoal grilled beef sirloin ₩33,000.

Danwon Korean Table d'hote, 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.

• Other. 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.
• Mongol Sikdang. A Mongolian restaurant.
• New Himalaya Nepal Restaurant, Damunhwa-gil, Danwon-gu, +82 31-495-7149.
• Samarkand Restaurant, Damunhwa-gil, Danwon-gu, +82 31-492-6984. Uzbek restaurant.
• Indian Nepal Food, Damunhwa-gil, Danwon-gu, +82 31-493-9563.
• Imperia Chaihona Lounge, 12 Damunhwa 2 gil, Danwon-gu, Ansan-si (By 22 bus or by train to Ansan station, +82 70-4784-4037 (VoIP). 10:00-23:00/01:00. Russian & Uzbekistan cuisine restaurant/cafe. From ₩10,000-15,000.

Other. 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.

Mongol Sikdang. A Mongolian restaurant.

New Himalaya Nepal Restaurant, Damunhwa-gil, Danwon-gu, +82 31-495-7149.

Samarkand Restaurant, Damunhwa-gil, Danwon-gu, +82 31-492-6984. Uzbek restaurant.

Indian Nepal Food, Damunhwa-gil, Danwon-gu, +82 31-493-9563.

Imperia Chaihona Lounge, 12 Damunhwa 2 gil, Danwon-gu, Ansan-si (By 22 bus or by train to Ansan station, +82 70-4784-4037 (VoIP). 10:00-23:00/01:00. Russian & Uzbekistan cuisine restaurant/cafe. From ₩10,000-15,000.

Multicultural Street in Wongok-dong, 16, Damunhwa-gil, Danwon-gu.

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

• To Presso, 2-1, Haksa 2-gil, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, +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.
• Crevasse, Seongan 1-gil, Sangnok-gu, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, +82 50-71411-5798. 10:00-24:00. Delicious coffee and comfortable sofa. It consists of 1st floor, 2nd floor, and rooftop. ₩3500-6000.
• Gerisim, https://www.instagram.com/cafe_gerisim/, +82 1045941021. 09:00-23:00. Coffee, latte, smoothie, bingsu. 3000-5000won.
• Cafe Windmill, 3, HanyangDaehak 1 gil, Sa 3dong, Sangrok-gu, +82 31-409-2614. 10AM~11PM. You can enjoy great coffe and drinks here. It has various kinds of coffee bean and also various kind of blending. So you can enjoy to your taste.The most inexpensive menu is just 1000 won americano(but it tastes very nice) 1000₩~5000₩.

To Presso, 2-1, Haksa 2-gil, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, +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.

Crevasse, Seongan 1-gil, Sangnok-gu, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, +82 50-71411-5798. 10:00-24:00. Delicious coffee and comfortable sofa. It consists of 1st floor, 2nd floor, and rooftop. ₩3500-6000.

Gerisim, https://www.instagram.com/cafe_gerisim/, +82 1045941021. 09:00-23:00. Coffee, latte, smoothie, bingsu. 3000-5000won.

Cafe Windmill, 3, HanyangDaehak 1 gil, Sa 3dong, Sangrok-gu, +82 31-409-2614. 10AM~11PM. You can enjoy great coffe and drinks here. It has various kinds of coffee bean and also various kind of blending. So you can enjoy to your taste.The most inexpensive menu is just 1000 won americano(but it tastes very nice) 1000₩~5000₩.

• Imported beers from South East Asia can be found at some markets and restaurants near Ansan Station.
• Pommefrites, 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.
• The sul, B1, 1167-1 Sa-dong, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si Gyeonggi-do, Ansan-si KR, +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.

Pommefrites, 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.

The sul, B1, 1167-1 Sa-dong, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si Gyeonggi-do, Ansan-si KR, +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.

See Seoul#Connect.

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

• Korea University Ansan Hospital, 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.
• Kidung Hospital, 34, Sangnoksu-ro, Sangnok-gu, +82 31-418-8275. 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.
• Hansarang Hospital, 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.

Korea University Ansan Hospital, 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.

Kidung Hospital, 34, Sangnoksu-ro, Sangnok-gu, +82 31-418-8275. 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.

Hansarang Hospital, 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.