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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Hangul Address
경기 오산시 내삼미동 240
Temp Closed for construction of new sets until 2021/09/04 A dram filming location in Osan City. Stunning sets like you haven’t seen others posts.
Task Force Smith Museum
0507-1323-1625
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Osan Museum of Art
031-379-9990
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Hangul Address
경기 오산시 현충로 100
Small city art museum.
Osan Miniature Village
031-8036-7979
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Hangul Address
경기 오산시 북삼미로 12
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.
Mulhyanggi Arboretum
031-378-1261
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Hangul Address
경기 오산시 청학로 211
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.
Osan Five-Color Market
031-376-4141
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Hangul Address
경기 오산시 오산로272번길 22
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.
Osan Bird Park
031-935-5757
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Hangul Address
경기도 오산시 오산동 915
Lots of animals. Kid and stroller friendly.
Doksanseong Forest Park
Hangul Address
경기도 오산시 지곶동 산136
A small mountain and hiking park perfect for a day hike.
Dolmen Park
Jungmi Sports Park X-arcade
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
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.
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