How about an APAP Artwork Tour to awaken your public art senses?
Introduction
Along a path lined with the hush of wind through the trees and the murmur of water, sculpture and architecture walk side by side with everyday life. As early winter light drifts in, the textures of the works grow clearer, and the city slowly becomes an open-air museum.
How about an APAP Artwork Tour to awaken your public art senses?
Contents
- Guide
- Program Information
- Impressions (Visit/Planned)
- Recommended Stays
- Restaurants & Cafes
- Nearby Attractions
- Getting There
- In Closing
- Photo Snapshots
- Videos
- Related News
Guide
- Operating period: 2025-04-02 ~ 2025-11-30
- Operating hours: Tue–Sun 10:30, 14:00
- Closed: Every Monday
- Venues: Anyang Pavilion (Anyang Art Park), Pyeongchon area (Central Park), etc.
- Address: 180 Yesulgongwon-ro, Manan-gu, Anyang, Gyeonggi-do (Anyang-dong)
- Admission: Adults 2,000 won / Youth (19 and under) 1,000 won ※ Special tours priced separately
- Duration: 60–90 minutes
- Age: All ages (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
- Hosted/Organized by: Anyang City; Anyang Foundation for Culture & Arts
- Inquiries: 031-687-0548
- Parking: Use the Anyang Art Park public parking lot (may be crowded on weekends)
- 10:30 Depart for the Anyang Art Park regular tour — appreciate 15–20 key public artworks along the forest and stream
- After the tour Visit the Anyang Pavilion APAP Archive permanent exhibition (free) to explore its history and records
- Transfer Head to Pyeongchon Central Park for a stroll among artworks in the city
- 14:00 Depart for the Pyeongchon regular tour — view around 10 works in the park and along the roads
- Around sunset Option: Enjoy a Night Tour with illuminated artworks for a different vibe
- Advance booking Check schedule and reserve if you need an English docent tour
Advance reservation recommended
On-site payment by card only
60–90 min walking tour; wear comfortable shoes
Since 2005, Anyang City has connected the entire city into an open-air museum through the Anyang Public Art Project (APAP), installing public artworks throughout its forests, streams, and everyday spaces. The APAP Artwork Tour is a program where you walk through Anyang Art Park and the Pyeongchon area with a docent, appreciating works from APAP editions 1 through 7.
On site, you’ll hear stories from diverse genres—art, sculpture, architecture, design, performance—and feel the sense of place steeped in the city’s layered history and culture.
Program Information
Walk along the forest and stream to view 15–20 APAP public artworks. A docent guides you through the context of the works and the texture of the places.
Follow a route that links urban parks and everyday spaces to encounter about ten works. Experience where everyday life and art meet.
As dusk falls and the lights come on, take in the works in a calmer, different atmosphere. The landscapes shaped by light and shadow are striking.
Visit 15–20 key works in Anyang Art Park with commentary by a professional English-speaking docent. Recommended for visitors who need foreign-language guidance.
The tour is a 60–90 minute walking course; we recommend comfortable, slip-resistant shoes.
Closed every Monday—please exclude Mondays when planning your visit.
On-site payment is by card only; advance booking via Naver Reservation or the foundation website is convenient.
Mixed city and forest route; dress light
Special tours are priced separately
Impressions (Visit/Planned)
Today is November 6, 2025. The APAP Artwork Tour runs from April 2 to November 30, 2025. So we’re just past the final stretch, yet the program is still ongoing. Expressions like “I’m on my way” or “I’m experiencing it now” suit the timing better than “I plan to go soon.”
The APAP Artwork Tour felt like a walking path where Anyang’s nature and city breathe hand in hand. With docent commentary at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, we walked around Anyang Art Park and Pyeongchon Central Park. Sunlight filtering through the woods, shadows of sculptures slipping between dusted stones, and the whisper of leaves in the wind seeped in deep. Over the 60–90 minutes of each session, the warmth of art tucked into everyday urban life felt close at hand.
Among this steady program, the Night Tour at dusk was especially memorable. The works quietly breathed in a mood different from daytime, and along paths where tree shadows stretched long, light and darkness seemed to converse. Roadside works in Pyeongchon used traffic noise and footsteps as their backdrop, showing how art can be part of everyday life.
The price is easy on the wallet, too. Adults are 2,000 won and youth 1,000 won (19 and under), reflecting an effort to lower the barrier to art. The APAP Archive permanent exhibition is free—like a warm gift for those who want to understand APAP’s history and philosophy. You can take a calm look at the background of each work, the artist’s intent, and the traces of maintenance within the context of Anyang. As temperatures drop around sunset, a light outer layer is a good idea.
Recommended Stays
With travel between Anyang Art Park and the Pyeongchon area in mind, we’ve gathered nearby options in the southwestern area and Gwangmyeong. Consider both public transit access and your urban walking route.
6-9 Soharo 92beon-gil, Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do (Soha-dong)
Easy city access · Budget-friendly stay
Easy transfers by public transit
Distance: 4.9 km
50 Gasan-ro, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul (Doksan-dong)
Near business district · Convenient transit
Beware of rush-hour congestion
Distance: 6.3 km
533 Siheung-daero, Guro-gu, Seoul (Guro-dong)
Urban style · Good value
Check late-night transit hours
Distance: 7.2 km
7 Nambusunhwan-ro 181-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul (Sillim-dong)
Near hotspots · For relaxation
Confirm spa availability on site
Distance: 7.3 km
72 Digital-ro 32-gil, Guro-gu, Seoul
Trusted chain · Transit hub
Check parking/breakfast policies in advance
Distance: 7.5 km
300 Digital-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul
Close to business district · Clean rooms
Expect waits at check-in peak times
Distance: 7.7 km
16-18 Orero 854beon-gil, Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do (Cheolsan-dong)
Conveniences nearby · Good value
Weekend traffic congestion possible
Distance: 7.9 km
Restaurants & Cafes
Cafes and restaurants in Pyeongchon, Gwangmyeong, and Gwanak that are perfect before or after the tour. Match your outdoor route and choose from light desserts to a hearty meal.
3 Gwanpyeong-ro 305beon-gil, Dongan-gu, Anyang, Gyeonggi-do (Gwanyang-dong)
Desserts and coffee break
Visit after a stroll in the nearby park
Distance: 3.3 km
28 Iljik-ro, Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do (Iljik-dong)
Brunch & bakery vibes
Allow for wait times
Distance: 3.6 km
5 Deokan-ro 77beon-gil, Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do (Iljik-dong)
Modern cafe mood
Great natural light for photos
Distance: 3.7 km
4 Singi-ro 17beon-gil, Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do (Iljik-dong)
Haejang-guk specialty
Easier seating if you go early
Distance: 3.7 km
10 Nangok-ro 10-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul (Sillim-dong)
Neighborhood-vibe cafe
Pair with a walking route
Distance: 5.1 km
27 Guil-ro 10-gil, Guro-gu, Seoul (Guro-dong)
Bakery & desserts
Good for takeout
Distance: 9.6 km
1034-1 Ori-ro, Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do (Gwangmyeong-dong)
Octopus specialties
Expect waits at dinner peak
Distance: 9.7 km
24 Gangnamchodeung-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul (Sangdo 1-dong)
Chinese restaurant
Call ahead for groups
Distance: 9.8 km
Nearby Attractions
If you connect nearby parks and trails before or after the tour, you can comfortably fill your day without overdoing it. Use the distance info to plan from light strolls to forested routes.
142 Gwangsin-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul (Sillim-dong)
Urban farming and walks
A relaxed family stroll on weekends
Distance: 5.0 km
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Sillim-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
Forest trail
Start with the gentler sections
Distance: 5.7 km
96 Gwangjeong-ro, Gunpo, Gyeonggi-do (Sanbon-dong)
Lawn plaza and walking paths
Good for light picnics
Distance: 6.4 km
77 Nakseong-daero, Gwanak-gu, Seoul (Bongcheon-dong)
Tranquil temple scenery
Best during quiet hours
Distance: 6.5 km
80 Daegongwon Gwangjang-ro, Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do (Makgye-dong)
Family leisure space
Stagger your visit on weekends
Distance: 7.8 km
![[Seoul Dulle-gil Course 11] Gwanaksan Course](http://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/54/3526154_image2_1.jpg "How about an APAP Artwork Tour to awaken your public art senses?")
B3, Dongjak-daero, Dongjak-gu, Seoul (Sadang-dong)
Ridge views and forest paths
Walk a section rather than the full loop
Distance: 8.1 km
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Guro-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul
Riverside walks and cycling
Best at sunset
Distance: 9.8 km
73-1 Gongwon-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul (Guro-dong)
Urban refuge
Good for a short break
Distance: 9.9 km
Getting There
Public transit — From Gwanak Station (Line 1, Exit 2) or Anyang Station (Line 1, Exit 1), take a local or regular bus to “Yesulgongwon” or “Anyang Art Park Terminus,” then walk.
By car — Take Gyeongsu Industrial Road (National Route 1) and enter at the Anyang Art Park intersection. There is a public parking lot within Anyang Art Park, but it’s often crowded on weekends, so consider using public transit.
Walk from the bus stop
In Closing
The APAP Artwork Tour invites you to meet public art calmly along paths connecting the city’s forests, streams, and everyday spaces. The 60–90 minute walk with a docent slowly reveals the texture of the city of Anyang, with reasonable pricing that lowers the barrier to entry.
As the angle of light and the grain of the wind change, so do the expressions of the works. In the remaining period, slip on comfortable shoes, bring a light heart, and stroll through this open-air museum.
