Goyang

Goyang
고양시
Specific city
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hangul 고양시
 • Hanja 高陽市
 • Revised Romanization Goyang-si
 • McCune-Reischauer Koyang-si

Emblem of Goyang

Location in South Korea
Country  South Korea
Province Gyeonggi-do
Region Sudogwon
Administrative divisions 3 gu, 35 dong
Area
 • Total 267.29 km2 (103.20 sq mi)
Population (2005)
 • Total 1,073,069
 • Density 4,014.6/km2 (10,398/sq mi)
 • Dialect Seoul

Goyang city (Goyang-si; Korean pronunciation: [kojaŋ]) is located north of Seoul (the capital of South Korea), and the city can be easily accessed through Seoul Ring- Express and Jayuro Expressway within 20 minutes. The city has become an exemplary leader among other cities in South Korea, in areas such as regional economic vitalization, environmental friendly residential areas, and convenient transportation system.[1]

Several institutions of higher learning are located in Goyang. These include Agricultural Cooperative College, Korea Aerospace University, and Transnational Law and Business University.

In sports, the city is also home to the K League Challenge football team Goyang Zaicro FC, Challengers League football team Goyang Citizen FC, and Korean Basketball League team Goyang Orion Orions.

Places to visit

Historic remains

Exhibitions

Entertainment and shopping

Leisure

Regular festivals

On new year’s day each year, a splendid festival is thrown at Haengju Sanseong to welcome the new year’s day sunrise.

Time: 5:00-9:00 AM on new year’s day each year Place: at the top of the mountain where Haengju Sanseong sits

The event is held to commemorate an important victory in Korean history (14 March) at Haengju Sanseong. Elementary school kids and their parents from the neighborhood can watch memorial service for patriotic martyrs of the nation and learn about the history of Haengju Sanseong.

Time: 10 AM on 14 March each year Place: Chungjang Shrine at Haengju Sanseoeng

Floricultural industry sprang up in early 70’s fostering flower culture in Korea. Goyang became one of the most famous cities for its floricultural industry and its flower show grew into a horticultural event representing Korea and a venue for trading among participants at home and from abroad.

-Time: early April each year -Place: Areas surrounding Ilsan Lake Park

The event is free-style arts festival held at various locations around the Lake Park. Imagination and wits of artists getting out of the constraints imposed by stages fill the streets with vigor and romantic mood. Various performing arts including jazz, mime, dance, drama and installation arts decking out the venue with colorful decorations to add glamour, passionate performance by famous theatrical companies from around the world and fancy fireworks all let the cheerful spectators enjoy the excitement thrown by the festival.

Time: October each year Place: locations around the Lake Park

Transportation

Public transport

Bike sharing

Goyang is served by a bike sharing system which stands at around 3,000.

Notable people from Goyang

Sister cities

Foreign

Domestic:

Administrative districts

See also

References

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  2. ↑ http://www.mauicounty.gov/DocumentView.aspx?DID=19115
  3. ↑ "국외 자매결연도시". Goyang City. Retrieved 7 September 2011.

External links

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Coordinates: 37°39′N 126°48′E / 37.650°N 126.800°E / 37.650; 126.800

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