Top 10 Things To Do Osan-si
The top 10 Things To Do Osan-si include indoor and outdoor activities. Perfect for families, outdoor lovers, and art lovers.
About Osan City
Osan Administrative District (Osan-si / 오산시) exists above Pyeongtaek-si and below Suwon. The city shares a name with Osan Air Force base which exists 20-30 minutes south of Osan City in the administrative district of Pyeongtaek-si. The similarities in name often cause confusion for English speakers unfamiliar with the area who may call the area around the US Air Force base Osan instead of Sinjang-dong or Godeok.
Types of Things to do in Osan-si
The Osan-si administrative district does not focus on international or national tourism. Instead, the area provides relaxed, family-friendly activities for residents of Osan-si and the surrounding areas. These recommendations provide access for those wishing to spend a calm weekend near home.
Family Time in Osan-si
Families may love bringing their toddlers or strollers to some of these activities. US Military stationed at Osan Air Force Base and Camp Humphreys will find perfect activities for their next day trips. Additionally, the list has artsy or adventure-focused options perfect for middle school and teens.
Top Ten Things To Do in Osan-si
All of the following locations exist within the boundaries of Osan-si. They do not flow out into other administrative districts.
Osan Drama Set
031-375-7609
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Description:
Osan Drama Set is a former film set turned tourist spot in Naesammi‑dong, Osan. Originally built for TV dramas like Arthdal Chronicles and The King: Eternal Monarch, visitors enjoy wandering through reconstructed ancient villages, palace gardens, and iconic filming locations including a royal courtyard under a golden ginkgo tree. Guided tours from the Visitor Center are required, with weekend reservations recommended. Open daily (mid-April to October), free parking and seasonal blooms like cosmos enhance the experience .
Hangul Address:
경기 오산시 내삼미동 240
Hangul Name:
오산세트장
Task Force Smith Museum
0507-1323-1625
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Description:
Osan UN Forces First Battle Memorial Hall commemorates the site of the first battle involving UN and South Korean troops during the Korean War in Osan. Located about 6 minutes by car from Buk-Osan IC (3 min from Sema Station), it honors the sacrifice of Task Force Smith via a museum and outdoor memorial displays. The museum features engaging exhibits—photos, artifacts, videos, and a special display of wartime cameras—highlighting the 1950 Osan battle and UN memory . Open Tue–Sun 09:00–18:00 (last entry 17:00); closed Mondays. It offers free parking, VR experiences, educational programs, and guided tours for groups
Hangul Address:
경기 오산시 경기대로 742
Hangul Name:
오산시 유엔군 초전기념관
Osan Museum of Art
031-379-9990
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Description:
Osan Municipal Museum of Art is a cultural hub in Osan’s Eungye-dong, open since 2012 as “Culture Factory Osan,” officially becoming a municipal art museum in 2017. The four-story facility offers rotating exhibitions (like ART IN OSAN showcasing local artists), workshops, performances, and public programs . Free to visit, it operates daily 10 AM–6 PM (closed Mondays, New Year’s Day, Lunar holidays), with barrier-free access, stroller/elevator availability, and guided tours . Ideal for a family culture day, student visits, or art enthusiasts.
Hangul Address:
경기 오산시 현충로 100
Hangul Name:
오산시립미술관
Osan Miniature Village
031-8036-7979
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Description:
A whole museum dedicated to miniature village displays. Super cool for those who love tiny towns. Entrance fee applies of 5,000 won or less.
Hangul Address:
경기 오산시 북삼미로 12
Hangul Name:
오산미니어처빌리지
Mulhyanggi Arboretum
031-378-1261
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Description:
After six years of construction, Mulhyanggi Arboretum opened in 2006. Some 1,600 species of plants are currently displayed on 100,000 pyeong of land. Various theme parks within are decorated with water-loving plants, such as wetland ecology gardens, aquatic botanical botanical gardens, and other fresh water ecosystems. Additionally, visitors can enjoy insect ecology such as butterflies, stag beetles, long-term insects, and also see the indoor garden where they raise chickens, pheasants, and peacocks. The arboretum is located close to the Osan College Station Line 1. Parking is also available.
Hangul Address:
경기 오산시 청학로 211
Hangul Name:
물향기수목원
Osan Five-Color Market
031-376-4141
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Description:
This is a traditional marketplace with a variety of food, clothing, and merchandise vendors. It is a hub of cultural experiences. There is parking nearby and it is about a 10 minute walk from Osan Station. This is also the home to the Osan Craft Beer Festival.
Hangul Address:
경기 오산시 오산로272번길 22
Hangul Name:
오산오색시장
Osan Bird Park
031-935-5757
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Description:
Lots of animals. Kid and stroller friendly.
Hangul Address:
경기도 오산시 오산동 915
Hangul Name:
오산버드파크
Doksanseong Forest Park
Description:
Doksanseong Forest Park in Osan-si offers a serene escape amid pine groves and historic fortress surroundings. Opened in 1999, it features scenic walking trails, observation decks, picnic zones, and a children’s forest playground with rope bridges and adventure courses. Ideal for all ages, it promotes phytoncide-rich air and wellness, with facilities like forest classrooms, fitness stations, and rest areas . Nearby you can also explore Doksanseong Fortress, Semae platform, and Bujeoksa Temple on connected trails. It's perfect for nature walks, family outings, or light hikes.
Hangul Address:
경기도 오산시 지곶동 산136
Hangul Name:
독산성산림욕장
Dolmen Park
Description:
Osan Dolmen Park is a tranquil historical and cultural site featuring nine table-style Bronze Age dolmens in a serene metasequoia forest. It gained fame as a filming location for the K-drama Our Beloved Summer. Free to enter and open 24/7, the park provides walking paths, performance spaces, sculptures, wetlands, rose gardens, and a charming forest library cabin—perfect for scenic strolls, book lovers, and photo opportunities (film fans will enjoy re-creating iconic scenes). Guided tour bookings available via Osan City.
Hangul Address:
경기 오산시 수목원로 449
Hangul Name:
고인돌공원
Jungmi Sports Park X-arcade
Description:
8/2021 Update: Temp closed for social distancing Beginner friendly skatepark with a smooth track around it and a unique circular approx. 3.5ft wooden bowl. Plenty of free parking although it can get crowded on weekends because there is a splash park in the vicinity.
Subway Station in Osan
If you don’t have a car, you can catch the subway to Osan-si. Once in Osan-si, you may choose to taxi or bus to your destination.
Osan Station
Description:
This is a train station on the Gyeongbu line. It connects to Seoul Metro Line 1. It falls between Osan College Station and Jinwi Station in Pyeongtaek. The Osan Bus Terminal is close by.
Current Air Quality in Osan-si
Air quality and weather change throughout the day. However, having an idea of what the air quality is right now can help make decisions easier. You can download the Air Matters App for your phone to keep current on changing air quality conditions throughout the day. You can even set up alerts.
Osan-si Air Quality
Lanae Rivers-Woods moved to Korea in 2011 where she lives in the countryside with her family, friends, and puppies. She holds a BSSW (Bachelor’s of Science in Social Work), a MAIT (Master’s of Arts in International Teaching), and registered by the Pyeongtaek Korean Times with the Korean government as a Cultural Expert.
Ms. Rivers-Woods used her 15 years experience as a social architect, UX/UI designer, and technology consultant to found South of Seoul in 2015. South of Seoul is a volunteer organization that leverages technological tools to mitigate cultural dissonance in multi-cultural communities.
Through South of Seoul, Ms. Rivers-Woods works with independent volunteers, non-profit organizations, businesses, local & federal government, universities, and US military organizations to develop solutions to support English speaking international residents in rural South Korea.
Additionally, Ms. Rivers-Woods founded the South of Seoul smart phone app available for Google Play and iPhone. The app provides information a resources for those living and traveling in South Korea.
When she isn’t in South of Seoul development meetings or working her day job, Ms. Rivers-Woods loves to be outside at skate parks, the beach, or playing in the mountains.
Lanae Rivers-Woods, MAIT
Lanae Rivers-Woods moved to Korea in 2011 where she lives in the countryside with her family, friends, and puppies. She holds a BSSW (Bachelor's of Science in Social Work), a MAIT (Master's of Arts in International Teaching), and registered by the Pyeongtaek Korean Times with the Korean government as a Cultural Expert. Ms. Rivers-Woods used her 15 years experience as a social architect, UX/UI designer, and technology consultant to found South of Seoul in 2015. South of Seoul is a volunteer organization that leverages technological tools to mitigate cultural dissonance in multi-cultural communities. Through South of Seoul, Ms. Rivers-Woods works with independent volunteers, non-profit organizations, businesses, local & federal government, universities, and US military organizations to develop solutions to support English speaking international residents in rural South Korea. Additionally, Ms. Rivers-Woods founded the South of Seoul smart phone app available for Google Play and iPhone. The app provides information a resources for those living and traveling in South Korea. When she isn't in South of Seoul development meetings or working her day job, Ms. Rivers-Woods loves to be outside at skate parks, the beach, or playing in the mountains.
