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Ilsan Lake Park

Coordinates: 37°39′29″N 126°45′50″E / 37.658°N 126.764°E / 37.658; 126.764
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Ilsan Lake Park
The park (2013)
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Coordinates37°39′29″N 126°45′50″E / 37.658°N 126.764°E / 37.658; 126.764

Ilsan Lake Park (Korean일산 호수공원; RRIlsan Hosu Gongwon) is a public park in Janghang-dong, Ilsan-gu, Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.

History and layout

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Ilsan Lake Park was opened on 4 May 1996 with a total space of approximately 1,034,000 square metres (11,130,000 sq ft). It was constructed over a period of about 3 years (from Jan 1993 to Dec 1995).[1] The lake's surface area is approximately 300,000 square metres (3,200,000 sq ft) and is reportedly the largest artificial lake in Asia.[2][1]

Features

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The lake has an island in the middle called Dalmaji Island (달맞이섬) that has a pavilion called Weolpajeong (월파정). There are bridges on both sides of the lake to the island.[3] The park has a number of fountains.[4] Also in the middle of the park, there is Hanul Square (한울 광장), which has hosted various events and performances.[5]

There are several recreational facilities, such as a promenade road, bicycle path, inline skating, walking, and jogging trails that encircle the lake. Ilsan Lake Park also features a large variety of wild flowers and plants, such as cactus, arboretum and botanical gardens.

It is the venue for the annual Goyang International Flower Festival. It was the filming location of Seoul Broadcasting System's drama Star's Lover.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b 일산호수공원 일산의 시작 페이지입니다 [Ilsan Lake Park Home Page]. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  2. ^ Guide Book: Culture and Tourism in Goyang
  3. ^ 이, 상호 (3 October 2022). 일산 호수공원에서 10일까지 '가을 꽃축제' 개최. Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  4. ^ [핫플레이스 242] 세종시 방축천 음악분수 '세종의 밤' 선보인다. 전국매일신문 (in Korean). 27 April 2022. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  5. ^ 호수와 광장 가득 메운 시민들 "고양호수예술축제 최고!". 고양신문 (in Korean). 13 October 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  6. ^ "A Star's Lover". Korean TV Drama. Korea Tourism Organization. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 30 May 2012.