Cheorwon Peace Observatory (철원평화전망대)

16.2 Km 29724 2022-10-25

588-14, Junggang-ri, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-450-5558

Cheorwon Peace Observatory offers a panoramic view of the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone separating North and South Korea) in the central forward area of Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do. From this observatory, one can see the Cheorwon plain, areas of the DMZ, and even North Korea. Photos of the 2nd Tunnel, military barracks, checkpoints, and the DMZ are exhibited here. Visitors can easily get to the observatory using the 50-person monorail, see the remains of the ancient Taebongguk (nation), and even see the faces of North Korean soldiers through binoculars.

Woljeong-ri Station (월정리역)

16.3 Km 20407 2019-09-26

1882, Durumi-ro, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-450-5559

Woljeong-ri Station (Iron Triangle Battlefield) is the last stop before reaching the DMZ. With the sign "The iron horse wants to run again," there stand remains of a train that was used to make frequent trips to North Korea. Located at the spot where the fiercest battle was held during the Korean War, this train marks the partition line of the Korean peninsula. These days Woljeong-ri Station is under the control of the Cheorwon-gun Office and hundreds of thousands of people visit this unique tourist area every year.

Joseon Wangga [Korea Quality] / 조선왕가(농업회사법인 조선왕가 주식회사) [한국관광 품질인증]

17.2 Km 329 2024-07-01

339-10 , Hyeonmun-ro, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-834-8383

Joseon Wangga (‘royal house’) in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi-do, was once the home of Yi Geun, grandson of the Emperor Gojong. Originally called Yeomgeundang and located in Jongno-gu, Seoul, it was dismantled and rebuilt here in 1935. Now it’s a hotel where guests can feel what it was like to live in a Joseon royal house. There are 15 guestrooms, each with a bathroom and a traditional tea set provided free of charge. A pay-for breakfast is provided with advance reservations. Guests can experience traditional crafts such as herbal soap-making and smoke therapy. It is possible to hire the hotel for workshops and traditional weddings. There is also a luxury camping site in which barbecues and campfires are allowed.

Pocheon Baegungyegok Valley Dongjangkun Festival (포천 백운계곡 동장군축제)

17.3 Km 24879 2020-02-17

2381, Hwadong-ro, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-535-7242

The Pocheon Baegungyegok Valley Dongjanggun Festival is held in the area of Doridol Village, famous for I-dong galbi (ribs) and I-dong makgeolli (rice wine). During the festival, visitors can enjoy a vareity of tasty foods and fun hands-on winter experiences. Popular programs include ice fishing and sledding.

Pocheon Idong Galbi Village (포천 이동갈비마을)

17.7 Km 26025 2022-10-26

2078, Hwadong-ro, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-2-1330

Idong Galbi is a famous term for Koreans, representing the delicious hanu (Korean beef) short ribs that have been made with high quality meat and marinade. Nowadays, people can see signboards advertising Idong Galbi throughout Korea; however, the dish originated from Idong-myeon in Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do. Idong Galbi Village began with two stores in the early 1960s. They became famous and many more restaurants began to serve this local specialty.

Daemyeong Tourist Hotel (대명관광호텔)

18.8 Km 24023 2024-03-20

15 Wasu-ro 181beon-gil, Seo-myeon, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do

Located in Cheorwon, Daemyeong Hotel offers various accommodations, including standard rooms, special rooms, and suites. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, internet access, a refrigerator, toiletries, and a hair dryer. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi and Netflix services in their rooms. Additionally, the hotel features a café, a pub, and an internet café for leisure and entertainment. Nearby is the Seungni Observatory, a notable DMZ peace tour site, adding a unique aspect to the stay.

Gungmangbong Recreational Forest (Pocheon) (국망봉자연휴양림 (포천))

19.8 Km 19787 2020-05-19

207-28, Neumbawi-gil, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-10-2234-5522

Gungmangbong Recreational Forest is situated to the west of Sillobong Peak and Gukmangbong Peak. Within the recreation forest there are around 170 kinds of plants including nut pine trees, pine trees, and others. Visitors can enjoy with cool valley in summer and the beautiful snowy landscape of the mountains in winter.

Bokjusan National Recreational Forest (국립 복주산자연휴양림)

20.0 Km 24785 2021-06-07

818, Haojae-ro, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-458-9426

Bokjusan National Recreational Forest was officially designated as a national recreational forest in 1998. It is a home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, as well as numerous recreational facilities including two hiking routes (2.5 ㎞ and 1.5 ㎞) to the Bokjusan Mountain summit, Forest Recreation Center equipped with 10 guest rooms, and a campground.

Just 15 minutes by car from the forest is Maewoldae, where Joseon dynasty scholar and author Kim Si-Seup lived in seclusion. Maewoldae is surrounded by a lush forest with a deep valley, and also offers a magnificent view of Seonampokpo Falls at the foot of the mountain standing across. At the entrance of Maewoldae is the Cheongseokgol Outdoor Studio, where popular Korean TV dramas such as "Im KkokJong (1996)" and "Damo (2003)" were filmed.

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