Soulone Botanical Garden (소울원)

7.1Km 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.

Yulgok Arboretum (율곡수목원)

7.1Km 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 3rd Tunnel (제3땅굴)

7.2Km 2024-02-29

210-358, Je3ttanggul-ro, Gunnae-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-940-8526

The 3rd Tunnel is the third of its kind built by North Korea for the purpose of invading South Korea. It was discovered in 1978. Among the four tunnels located so far, it is closest to Seoul (about 52 km). It has a total length of 1.6 km and a x_width of 2 m. It is estimated that nearly 30,000 personnel can move through the tunnel every hour. Visitors to the 3rd Tunnel must reserve the tour in advance. The tour starts from the Imjingak Pavilion. All visitors are required to bring their identification, such as passports or Alien Registration Card (ARC).

Yangpyeong Haejangguk (양평해장국)

8.7Km 2024-02-29

121-2, Darakgogae-gil, Wollong-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Yangpyeong Haejangguk is a Korean restaurant near the Wollong Citizens' Park. Its signature menu is seonji haejangguk (seonji hangover soup). It is a hot soup made with plenty of vegetables and beef blood, known in Korean as seonji. A little bit of chili oil and gochu jjanji (salted chili pepper) can be added for spicier soup. Nearby tourist attractions include Paju Book City, Heyri Art Valley, and Imjingak Pavilion.

The White Birch (더화이트버치)

9.8Km 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.

Museum of Musical Instruments of the World (세계민속악기박물관)

9.9Km 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.

Heyri Art Valley (헤이리 예술마을)

10.0Km 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.

Homeo (호메오)

10.0Km 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.

Byeokbong Korea Jewelry Museum (벽봉한국장신구박물관)

10.1Km 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.

Yetnal Sigol Babsang (옛날시골밥상)

10.1Km 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.

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