Travel around the world without a passport, Ansan Multicultural Village Special Zone
- Local people
- Multicultural Street in Danwon-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do
Ansan is the most populated area for foreigners in Korea. As of January 2019, there are 86,000 foreigners from 107 countries residing in Ansan. Among them, 21,000 people from 57 countries live in Wongok-dong. In May 2009, the Wongok-dong area was designated as a special multicultural village for the first time in Korea. and 10 years. Ansan Multicultural Village Special Zone attracts travelers to a small world in Korea that leaves without a passport. Ansan City World Culture Experience Center is a space where you can feel the power of diversity through 1,400 exhibits collected from 50 countries. You can’t miss the fun of tasting rich food. Centered on the multicultural food street, there are 184 restaurants serving food from various countries, including China, Indonesia, Nepal, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Russia, and Uzbekistan. Among them, 62 businesses hire local professional chefs according to the ‘Local Chef Recommendation Program’ of the Ansan City Foreign Residents Support Headquarters. The Hwarang Amusement Park with a pretty reservoir and camping ground, the Moon Observatory at the Sihwa Narae Tidal Power Culture Center where you can see Shihwa Lake and the West Sea at a glance, and the Nue Island Lighthouse Observatory, which is opened at low tide, are other attractions in Ansan. The beautiful sunset seen from the Gubongdo Sunset Observatory is the highlight of your trip to Ansan.
Inquiries: Ansan City Hall Tourism Division 031)481-2354, Ansan City World Culture Experience Center 031)481-3732