Cheorwon Hantangang River Ice Trekking Festival (철원 한탄강 얼음트레킹 축제)

13.9Km 2025-01-08

25-203 Jangheung-ri, Dongsong-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-455-7072

The Cheorwon Hantangang River Ice Trekking Festival is an eco-tourism festival held along the frozen Hantangang River in Cheorwon, Gangwon-do. The festival’s main attraction is walking on the ice of the Hantangang River while viewing the stunning rock formations and columnar joints of the gorge of the Hantangang River and Jiktangpokpo Falls, the "Niagra of Korea."Other popular activities include a snow sledding area, giant snow sculptures, a winter playground, and a winter food market.

Goseokjeong Flower Field (고석정 꽃밭)

13.9Km 2025-10-28

10-2 Jangheung-ri, Dongsong-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do

It is a vibrant flower field where you can encounter various flowers depending on the season. Amidst the endless bloom, take photos and create memories like the members of "Hangout with Yoo" or joyfully play around, shouting "Catch me if you can!" like the members from "Running Man."

Hantangang River Jusangjeolli-gil (철원 한탄강 주상절리길(잔도))

14.0Km 2025-10-28

San78-2 Guntan-ri, Galmal-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do

This 3.6-km trail in the Hantangang River UNESCO Global Geopark is filled with awe-inspiring cliffs and various size rocks. Walking alongside the cliff, the world unfolds thrillingly beneath your feet. It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes one way, and on weekends, shuttle buses run between the two entrances, so there's no need to return to the starting point. As you traverse this exhilarating path, you might imagine the "Hangout with Yoo" team walking with their flags as if participating in a team-building exercise.

Sambuyeonpokpo Falls [UNESCO Global Geopark] (삼부연폭포 (한탄강 유네스코 세계지질공원)

14.5Km 2024-03-20

Sincheorwon-ri, Galmal-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-450-4810

Sambuyeonpokpo Falls, among the nine scenic spots in Cheorwon, is a three-tiered waterfall standing at approximately 20 meters high, situated in the granite area of Myeongseongsan Mountain. This natural wonder was formed by water flowing over an extended period subsequent to the exposure of granite intrusion from the Mesozoic Cretaceous period, estimated to be around 110 million years ago. The name "Sambuyeon" originates from the distinctive three bends in the water stream and the lower part of the waterfall's resemblance to a cauldron.

[Long-lasting Small Business] Cheorwon Makguksu ([백년가게]철원막국수)

14.7Km 2024-03-20

13 Myeongseong-ro 158beon-gil, Galmal-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do

Cheorwon Makguksu boasts a 60-year tradition, offering a testament to its culinary expertise. The restaurant is known for pairing its makguksu with nokdu bindaetteok (mung bean pancake) and pyeonyuk (boiled pork slices), creating a harmonious trio that is often ordered together. Their mul makguksu features buckwheat noodles in a deep and cool broth, delivering a rich flavor without being overwhelming. The noodles are both chewy and tender, striking a perfect balance. Additionally, the dish is garnished with sweet-and-sour musaengchae (julienne radish fresh salad), adding a savory and clean note.

Almecsresort / 알멕스랜드

15.3Km 2025-03-04

61 , Wangsan-ro 218beon-gil, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-10-5266-4017

Almex Land is a camping and resort complex overlooking the Imjin River in Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do. The resort offers a family room accommodating up to eight people; a panorama room with a 180-degree view over the Imjin River; and two connecting rooms designed for large groups. Breakfast needs to be booked ahead, and is charged for. Resort leisure facilities include a 7 kilometre train ride round the forest, a swimming pool in summer, a sledding slope in winter, a kids’ cafe, and a woodland trail.

Typhoon Observatory (태풍전망대)

15.5Km 2022-12-23

Hoengsan-ri, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-839-2147

Typhoon Observatory was built on December 3, 1991 by Invincible Typhoon Korean Army. The observatory is situated on Suribong Peak, the highest point of Bikkisan Mountain. It is located 65 kilometers and 140 kilometers from Seoul and Pyeongyang respectively. It is famous in that the location is the closest to the Military Demarcation Line, being only 800 meters and 1,600 meters away from the MDL and North Korean checkpoint respectively.

The observatory houses a Christian church, Catholic church, statue of the Virgin Mary, Buddhist sanctum, belfry and other facilities where soldiers are able to participate in religious ceremonies. Also, Manghyangbi Monument for displaced person, Monument for Korean War, and Boy’s Tank Corps Memorial can be seen in the area. The Exhibition Hall presents daily necessities collected from Pilseunggyo Bridge of Imjingang in North Korea and some detection equipment that armed espionage agents used when they did infiltration after the ceasefire.

Saruru Farm (사르르목장)

15.7Km 2024-02-08

130 Sanjeonghosu-ro, Yeongbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Saruru Farm is a café known for its bright and neat atmosphere, with large windows providing views of rice fields and farms. The café's signature menu items include homemade soft ice cream made from Pocheon ranch's fresh milk and homemade kaymak. They also offer unique ice cream topped with Korean-style toppings like konggomul (roasted soybean powder).

HanGwa Culture Museum Hangaone (한과문화박물관 한가원)

17.1Km 2021-07-22

26-9, Sanjeonghosu-ro 322beon-gil, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-533-8121

The Hangwa Culture Museum is the first museum in Korea to have a theme centered on traditional Korean sweets. Its first floor exhibits the history of hangwa, tools used to make it, and the various types (Yakgwa, Yugwa, Yumilgwa, Jeongwa, Dasik, and Gangjeong), while the second floor offers seasonal hangwa, hangwa with tea, hangwa areas in Pocheon, information from hangwa experts, and tourism information on Pocheon. The education center runs colorful hands-on programs offering visitors an opportunity to make hangwa and also learn about traditional tea culture.

Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site - Hantangang River Geopark (연천 전곡리 유적-한탄강 국가지질공원)

17.3Km 2021-07-20

1510, Yangyeon-ro, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-839-2561

The Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site is the prime site on the Korean peninsula for the study of Paleolithic relics, and was unearthed after the discovery of a stone implement by an American soldier who was visiting an amusement park near Hantangang River in the winter of 1978. It was identified as an Acheulean Paleolithic stone implement by an expert, and gained the attention of paleontologists from around the world. The Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site is situated on a basalt deposit that was likely formed during the Precambrian era. With the discovery of soil wedge and tephra indicating the top layer to be estimated at least 20,000 years old, the region is also considered highly valuable among geologists.

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