Paju Unification Park (통일공원(파주))

15.8Km 2021-01-29

1586-24, Tongil-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-940-4631

Paju Unification Park was built in Bongseo-ri, Paju-eup, in June 1973 to pay tribute to the soldiers who fought in the defense of the South during the Korean War, as well as to pray for unification. It is situated near Munsan Station where the UN War Correspondent Center was located during the armistice talks. A monument rests within the park that pays tribute to the 18 Korean and foreign war correspondents who died trying to share their, often tragic, stories of the war. They include Han Gyu-ho of the Seoul Shinmun as well as journalists from the U.S. (10 people), Britain (4 people), France (2 people) and the Philippines (1 person). There is also a tower built to commemorate the loyalty and courage of 10 brave soldiers who sacrificed themselves in a bomb attack, a memorial tower dedicated to anticommunist guerilla units from the Gaema Plateau, and a statue of Colonel Lee Yu-jung and Second Lieutenant Kim Man-sul.

Tomb of Hwang Hui (황희정승묘)

16.0Km 2024-02-07

23-83 Jeongseung-ro 88beon-gil, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Hwang Hui (1363-1452) is a prime minister who played a significant role in the early Joseon dynasty. Constructed in three stages, the tomb's burial mound is notably large. Hwang Hui was an official instrumental in establishing the foundations of Joseon. He served under King Taejong, the 3rd king of Joseon, and King Sejong, the 4th king, making notable contributions in diplomacy, law, science, and national defense. His descendants have continued to honor his legacy by maintaining the tomb.

Soulone Botanical Garden (소울원)

17.7Km 2020-10-27

424-12, Geomsan-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-945-4261

Soulone, meaning "filled with laughter," is a healing space of approximately 13,200 square meters. The garden aims to provide a place where guests can rest their weary bodies and minds while being surrounded by trees and flowers. The garden is decorated with ornamental trees, rocks, and bonsai, along with other kinds of plants, like tropical plants in the greenhouse. A coffee shop with a modern interior allows visitors to enjoy the landscaped garden in comfort. More active guests can enjoy a light walk through a tunnel of trees on the mountain road. Nearby attractions include the Paju section of the DMZ, Paju Book City, and Paju Premium Outlets.

The White Birch (더화이트버치)

17.7Km 2024-02-07

13-36 Saeori-ro 161beon-gil, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

The White Birch is a brunch café featuring a unique element with its own pool. Their signature dish is the special platter, which includes buchaesal gui (grilled top blade), sausage, bacon, and bread. The menu also offers other dishes such as dongaseu (pork cutlet), carbonara spaghetti, and cappuccino. Access to the pool is by reservation only, ensuring that only a limited number of guests can use it at any given time. The outdoor pool is open during the spring and summer seasons.

Yetnal Sigol Babsang (옛날시골밥상)

18.1Km 2024-02-07

110 Saeori-ro, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Yetnal Sigol Babsang is a specialized Korean table d'hote restaurant, situated near the Imjingang River. The set menu comprises eight side dishes, doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae), ogokbap (steamed five-grain rice), and nurungji (scorched rice) as basic items. Customers can choose from main dishes such as ganjang gejang (soy sauce marinated crab), hwangtae gui (grilled dried pollack), and tteokgalbi (grilled galbi patties). The signature menu is the ganjang gejang jeongsik (soy sauce marinated crab set menu). Private dining is also available in separate rooms.

Provence Village (프로방스 마을)

18.5Km 2024-10-31

69 Saeori-ro, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-946-6353

Provence Village is a themed village that began with the opening of a chic French restaurant in 1996. It has expanded to include a famous bakery cafe, Italian and Korean restaurants, shops, colorful murals, a beautiful garden, and romantic lighting displays in the evenings.

Each unique shop is connected to other shops in the village. An art studio offers a wide array of dishes used in cafes and restaurants in the village; the Living Gallery not only decorates Provence Village, but also makes decorative items such as hand-painted ceramics, available for purchase; and the European bakery boasts fresh, delicious breads. Each shop is an independent unit with a unique design concept. The Living Gallery offers shops selling ceramics, flowers, and herbs, while the Fashion Gallery consists of shops offering clothing, accessories, and interior design items. The Herb Garden hosts a wide array of cultural events and performances for visitors throughout the year.

Museum of Musical Instruments of the World (세계민속악기박물관)

18.7Km 2021-12-24

63-26, Heyrimaeul-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-946-9838

Museum of Musical Instruments of the World is the first Korean museum to collect musical instruments from all over the world. At present, it houses about 500 musical instruments including the balafon, djembe, didgeridoo, and angklung from 70 countries in Africa, the Middle East, Islamic Northeast Asia, and Pacific.

Visitors can try out the instruments in the designated hands-on activity area, and try on traditional costumes, as well as other entertainment activities like pungmul (traditional Korean percussion). Visitors who don’t get enough by just playing and touching the instruments can also take part in folk music lectures. In addition, to provide more knowledge on the regional culture, the museum showcases musical instrument with dolls of respective region's traditional costume, instruments, and painting.

Camping Barbecue Worabel (캠핑바베큐워라벨)

18.7Km 2024-02-08

30-3 Saeori-ro, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-507-1392-5516

Camping Barbecue Worabel is a self-service BBQ and camping café that boasts a view of the Hangang River. Their standout menu item is hangari samgyeopsal (smoked grilled pork belly), prepared using aged pork belly. The samgyeopsal is smoked for three hours, allowing visitors the chance to grill it to their desired level of doneness. The barbecue set menu includes doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae), onion pickle, kimchi, and salad. It is recommended to book in advance and use the designated bungalow on the day of your visit.

Homeo (호메오)

18.8Km 2022-08-25

59, Heyrimaeul-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-946-1727

Homeo offers customers unique furniture and accessories showcased in a cozy setting. This furniture shop and café is decorated with a variety of vintage, European style furniture and interior accessories. Homeo is simply a great place to shop around and rest while traveling.

Heyri Art Valley (헤이리 예술마을)

18.9Km 2025-06-30

70-21 Heyrimaeul-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Heyri Art Valley is a neighborhood of inspiration, creative workshops, exhibitions, festivals, and education of all things creative arts. This neighborhood expanded into an art complex when artists from diverse fields of expertise began to gather during the development process of Paju Book City. The village’s name originates from Paju’s local song “Heyri Sound,” sung by farmers while working at the fields. The whole neighborhood is like a masterpiece due to the artworks displayed along the streets in harmony with nature’s beauty. The buildings were carefully designed as to prevent the manmade structures getting in the way from admiring the surrounding nature. For example, the neighborhood’s streets were designed to follow the curves set by nature without using any asphalt.

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