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Tomb of Hwang Hui (황희정승묘)

Tomb of Hwang Hui (황희정승묘)

2.8Km    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.

Museum of Musical Instruments of the World (세계민속악기박물관)

Museum of Musical Instruments of the World (세계민속악기박물관)

3.6Km    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.

Byeokbong Korea Jewelry Museum (벽봉한국장신구박물관)

Byeokbong Korea Jewelry Museum (벽봉한국장신구박물관)

3.7Km    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.

Gyeonggi Future Education Paju Campus (경기미래교육 파주캠퍼스)

3.7Km    2025-10-23

40 Eoreumsil-ro Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

It is the place where I.O.I and Wanna One debuted through Mnet's global idol development project 'Produce X 101', and IZ*ONE debuted after 'Produce 48'. The Japanese version of 'Produce X 101' also had 101 performers filming together at the Hallyu training center here. As the old English Village Paju Camp, it is a 3E space that combines various cultures with Education, Experience, and Entertainment. It is good to take pictures in exotic streets and buildings.

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The EXO “Miracles in December” music video was filmed at the Gyeonggi Future Education Paju Campus. This place, surrounded by a magical landscape, features iconic locations such as the concert hall and the Global K Center, known for being the filming site of the idol survival series “Produce 101.”

Heyri Art Valley (헤이리 예술마을)

3.7Km    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.

Bokdubujip (복두부집)

Bokdubujip (복두부집)

3.8Km    2024-02-23

615 Pyeonghwa-ro, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
031-945-8258

Bokdubujip is a bean curd specialty restaurant located near Jangneung Royal Tomb, a World Heritage site in Paju. They use 100% Korean beans from Jangdan-gun to make their bean curd. The signature dishes include byeotjip cheonggukjang (rich soybean paste jjigae) and chamge dubu jeongol (hairy crab and bean curd hot pot). Additionally, they offer a variety of other dishes such as jangdankong suje dubu (handmade jangdankong bean curd), dwaejigogi duruchigi (stir-fried pork), and gochujang jjigae (red chili paste jjigae).

Adamas253 (카페 아다마스253)

Adamas253 (카페 아다마스253)

3.8Km    2024-11-06

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.

Time & Blade Museum (타임앤블레이드 박물관)

Time & Blade Museum (타임앤블레이드 박물관)

3.9Km    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.

Seoul Action School (Martial Arts Center) (서울액션스쿨 (마샬아트센터))

Seoul Action School (Martial Arts Center) (서울액션스쿨 (마샬아트센터))

4.1Km    2021-09-03

18-61, Heyrimaeul-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-946-6746

Seoul Action School, located in the artist village of Heyri in Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, started out as Stunt Academy. The school was founded on July 1, 1998 by Kim Yeong-Bin (director and screenwriter) and Jeong Du-Hong (actor and martial arts director), who believe that revitalizing action film is one way to contribute to and develop the film industry. Seoul Action School is the only action training institution in Korea that teaches not only acting, but also action techniques that can be used in a variety of film genres to help performers become even more marketable in the ever-globalizing film industry.

Paju Jangneung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (파주 장릉(인조, 인열왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

4.4Km    2021-07-19

90, Jangneung-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-945-9242

Located in Paju, Jangneung is the tomb of King Injo (1595-1649, reign 1623-1649), the 16th ruler of the Joseon dynasty, and Queen Inyeol.

King Injo took the throne in 1623 after having overthrown the previous king, Gwanghaegun, in a military revolt. During his reign, King Injo faced challenges from two foreign invasions in 1627 and 1637. He died in 1649 in Changdeokgung Palace.