Yulgok Arboretum (율곡수목원)

11.2Km 2023-02-02

392, Jangseungbaegi-ro, Papyeong-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Yulgok Arboretum was established for the preservation, proliferation, and exhibition of plant genetic resources, and provides a variety of resort services related to forest culture for citizens. It features a four seasons garden, conifers garden, rock garden, fruit tree garden, Saimdang Forest, and many other beautiful venues, and also offers diverse forest experiences. It also provides a forest experience program for infants and toddlers as well as a forest healing program in which people of all ages and genders may participate. The Dulle Trail surrounding the arboretum runs some 5 kilometers in length and exudes diverse views from its observatory, pine scent path, and Munbawi Rock. From the arboretum, you will be able to see the Imjingang River to the north and great mountains such as Papyeongsan and Gamaksan to the east. It is possible to tour the historical sites of Yulgok Yi I and Hwang Hui as well since they are close by.

The White Birch (더화이트버치)

13.2Km 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)

13.7Km 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)

14.1Km 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)

14.1Km 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)

14.3Km 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.

Heyri Art Valley (헤이리 예술마을)

14.3Km 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.

Adamas253 (카페 아다마스253)

14.3Km 2025-10-28

47 Heyrimaeul-gil, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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A café where Go Ah-in and Choi Jeong-min met in a scene that candidly exposes the realities of the Korean advertising industry. Amidst an interior filled with artistic sculptures, their challenges are evident as they gulp down coffee. The café not only serves coffee but also dishes like pasta and steak. The café provides a view of the surrounding landscape of Heyri Art Village.

Byeokbong Korea Jewelry Museum (벽봉한국장신구박물관)

14.3Km 2025-01-17

48-38, Heyrimaeul-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-949-0848

Byeokbong Korea Jewelry Museum was founded by Kim Young-hee, a master in jade jewelry, Gyeonggi-do Intangible Culture No. 18. The museum is dedicated to displaying and promoting the jewelry worn by royalty during the Joseon dynasty. Visitors can learn about the various styles and the meanings behind the designs.

Time & Blade Museum (타임앤블레이드 박물관)

14.3Km 2021-11-30

41, Heyrimaeul-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-949-5675

The Time & Blade Museum features two floors filled with items that have shaped the development of humankind. There are many clocks and watches on display, with the largest hall dedicated to skeleton clocks. The museum also displays the parts that make up a clock and the tools used to create them.

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