Haengju Fortress is a mountaintop-style fortress built on the 7th and 8th ridges of Deogyang Mountain in Haengjunae-dong, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do. It is an earth-built mountain fortress. The fortress has a double structure consisting of a small inner fortress encircling the summit of Deogyang Mountain and an outer fortress surrounding the valley extending northward. It uses steep cliffs along the riverbank and encloses the wide plains spreading east, north, and west. Pottery shards from the Three Kingdoms period, such as reddish soft earthenware and blue-gray hard pottery, along with roof tile pieces engraved with fishbone patterns and finger marks, have been discovered inside the fortress, suggesting it was used until the Goryeo period. During the Japanese invasions of Korea, General Kwon Yul and approximately 2,300 militia and monks achieved a great victory over about 30,000 Japanese troops. Annual memorial rites and various cultural events are held to commemorate the Haengju victory led by General Kwon Yul, who saved the country from crisis. At Chungjangsa Shrine, where Kwon Yul's portrait is enshrined, incense is burned and memorial rites are performed to invite the general's spirit. It is a place to learn about the patriotism and wisdom of ancestors.
This food village is located in Haengjunae-dong, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si. The nearby scenic Han River flows gracefully, offering views over Haengju Fortress while enjoying various foods. In the 1970s, the main dishes were grilled eel and spicy fish stew, but now dozens of restaurants serve a variety of foods. The grilled eel here is especially famous nationwide, known for being charcoal-grilled with clean, locally raised eels. Many tourists who visit Haengju Fortress on weekends frequent this food village. Additionally, the affordable and generous servings of banquet noodles are well-known, forming a noodle village. You can also enjoy local foods such as pajeon (green onion pancake), acorn jelly, and grilled eel and spicy fish stew.
Located by the Han River near the Goyang Talent Development Institute, this park was established in 2000 alongside the institute's construction. The open area, like a sports field, offers a spacious lawn where visitors can enjoy views of the Han River or relax seated on the grass. In 2016, an observatory was installed, and a path to the riverbank was created and maintained to allow close access to the Han River beach. It is a historical park featuring a waterfront space called Ppallatdol Meori (Laundry Stone Head) where the Han River and migratory birds can be viewed, the Haenghojeong military outpost observatory, a barbed wire photo zone, and Windmill Hill. Free car camping is available in the parking lot, attracting many visitors who come to see the Han River night view. The 18.2km course from Daedeok Ecological Park to Haengju Fortress History Park, military patrol road, and Janghang Wetland is selected as one of the top 10 ecological theme tours. Various festivals and events are held here, making it a leisure space for citizens. Part of the park is the Haengju Fortress Nuri-gil trail, a circular route around Haengju Fortress. Although the trail starts and ends at the same point and has many stairs at the beginning which may be challenging, after about 10 minutes you will see the Octagonal Pavilion and can visit Jinkangjeong, Chungui-jeong, Deogyangjeong, and the Haengju Grand Victory Monument. The trail can be leisurely toured in about an hour and a half. Additionally, Banghwa Bridge to the left of the historical park is a popular sunset spot, attracting many visitors at dusk. It is a place to experience nature and learn history along the beautiful Han River.
Haengju Community Center serves as a base space for promoting Haengju tourism and inclusive tourism, providing visitors to the Haengjusanseong area with information about Haengju's diverse history, culture, and ecological contents and promoting barrier-free tourism. In addition, the Haengju Community Center is connected to the Haechansonghak Gim Exhibition Hall, which offers various contents related to gim (seaweed), including exhibitions on gim's growth and processing, as well as gimbap making experiences. The center also features a traditional hanbok cultural experience hall on the third floor and wedding and photo shoot spaces on the fourth floor, offering a variety of tourist attractions.
Haengjuoedong Eel Village is located on the way up to Haengjusanseong, famous as the site of a great battle where General Kwon Yul defeated 30,000 Japanese soldiers during the 1592 Imjin War. The Eel Village offers a variety of local dishes including grilled eel, seafood stew, and spicy fish stew. Many visitors come to taste the village’s signature eel dishes. Equipped with large group seating, it is perfect for family gatherings or group dinners.
