Yeoncheon World Camping Experience Zone (연천세계캠핑체험존)

10.6Km 2024-12-19

123 , Seonsa-ro, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-833-0030

Yeoncheon World Camping Experience Zone is a pension in the Yeoncheon-gun Hantan River tourist area which is really two separate lodgings - Imjin Pension and Hantan Pension. Rooms accomodate either 4, 6 or 8 persons, and some rooms are duplex. Each building has an outdoor deck, outdoor tables, and a dedicated car park - the number of parking spaces varying according to room size. Cooking facilities and tableware are provided, but visitors should bring their own toiletries. There is a swimming pool during the summer. Discounts are available for local residents and families with multiple children.

Yeoncheon Paleolithic Festival (연천 구석기축제)

10.8Km 2025-01-02

1510 Yangyeon-ro, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-832-2570

A prehistoric cultural festival is held at the Archaeological Site in Jeongok-ri, where the first humans inhabited the Korean Peninsula. In 1978, the discovery of an Acheulean hand axe in Jeongok-ri, Yeoncheon, garnered global attention, challenging Movius’s theory that divided Paleolithic cultures into Eastern and Western categories. Being recognized for its significance in world prehistoric culture, the festival began as a small event in 1993 to promote and preserve the important Jeongok-ri archaeological site. Now, it has grown into a large-scale festival, attracting over 100,000 visitors each year. Every May, Yeoncheon becomes a hub for experiencing prehistoric cultures from around the world. This special experiential festival offers a unique opportunity to explore the wisdom of early humans who lived in harmony with nature, providing unforgettable inspiration and enjoyment.

◎ Acheulean Hand Axe
The Acheulean hand axe is a stone tool from the Paleolithic period discovered at the archaeological site in Jeongok-ri. It features double-edged blades that exhibit skilled craftsmanship.

Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site - Hantangang River Geopark (연천 전곡리 유적-한탄강 국가지질공원)

10.9Km 2021-07-20

1510, Yangyeon-ro, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-839-2561

The Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site is the prime site on the Korean peninsula for the study of Paleolithic relics, and was unearthed after the discovery of a stone implement by an American soldier who was visiting an amusement park near Hantangang River in the winter of 1978. It was identified as an Acheulean Paleolithic stone implement by an expert, and gained the attention of paleontologists from around the world. The Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site is situated on a basalt deposit that was likely formed during the Precambrian era. With the discovery of soil wedge and tephra indicating the top layer to be estimated at least 20,000 years old, the region is also considered highly valuable among geologists.

Jeongok Prehistory Musuem (전곡선사박물관)

11.0Km 2023-03-07

2 , Pyeonghwa-ro 443beon-gil, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Jeongok Prehistory Museum is a relics museum built in the Paleolithic ruins of Jeongok-ri, a historical site that rewrote the history of Paleolithic research in the world with the discovery of the first Acheulean hand ax in East Asia. Centered on Paleolithic relics such as an Acheulean hand ax excavated from the Jeongok-ri Paleolithic site, the exhibition space is composed of relics of various themes to systematically understand human evolution and Paleolithic culture.

Hantangang Keunjip (한탄강큰집)

11.1Km 2024-03-18

175 Seonsa-ro, Jeongok-eup, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Hantangang Keunjip, a beloved local restaurant, offers Korean cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Its delectable signature dishes include jangeo gui (grilled eel), minmul maeuntang (spicy freshwater fish stew), and neungi baeksuk (whole chicken soup with shingled hedgehog). For baeksuk (whole chicken soup), there's an option to substitute chicken with duck. In the minmul maeuntang, diners can choose from mandarin fish, Korean bullhead, catfish, and hairy crab. The restaurant prides itself on using fresh vegetables grown in its own nearby fields for the side dishes.

Olive Young - Jihaeng Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 지행역)

11.3Km 2024-04-18

1F, 49, Jihaeng-ro, Dongducheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Goryeo Seolleongtang Haejangguk (고려설렁탕해장국)

11.3Km 2024-02-23

5 Chodae-ro, Cheongsan-myeon, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Located in Yeoncheon, Goryeo Seolleongtang Haejangguk is renowned for its seolleongtang (ox bone soup) and haejangguk (hangover soup). Catering to a wide range of tastes, it is a favorite among all age groups, from children to the elderly, for its healthful offerings. The signature dishes include hot stone pot rice and ox bone soup. The ox bone broth, meticulously prepared with fresh ingredients, combines high-quality beef brisket to create a light, yet richly umami flavor.

Lotte Mart - Dongducheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 동두천점)

12.2Km 2024-04-22

21, Pyeonghwa-ro 2169beon-gil, Dongducheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Yeoldugaeulgyegok Valley (열두개울)

12.4Km 2024-02-06

Choseong-ri, Cheongsan-myeon, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Yeoldugaeulgyegok Valley is known for its stunning landscape of rocky cliffs and crystal-clear streams. It derives its name, meaning "twelve streams", from a time when no bridges existed, and people had to cross twelve streams to travel from Beopsu-dong to Deokdun-ri. With its clear, shallow waters, the area becomes a popular spot for vacationers during the summer.

Paju Historical Site Related to Yi I (파주이이유적)

13.0Km 2021-12-10

204, Jaunseowon-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-958-1749

Paju Historical Site Related to Yi I is dedicated to a great scholar of the mid-Joseon dynasty. He was born to Lee Wonsu and Shin Saimdang in 1536. He passed Saengwonsi, a type of preliminary exam in 1564 (the 9th year of King Myeongjong), and another 9 exams so he was called Gudo Jangwongong. He served in key positions. He is thought to be one of the top two scholars along with Yi Hwang.
Jaunseowon Confucian Academy is home to the tablets of Yulgok Yi I and his family’s graveyard, located at the foot of Jaunsan Mountain. Jaunseowon Monument and Memorial Stone of Yi I Scholar are located here as well. Yulgok Memorial Hall displays his goods, and his biography. In February 2013, Jaunseowon Confucian Academy and the tombs of Yulgok Yi I and his mother Shin Saimdang were individually designated as Gyeonggi-do Cultural Assets, but the whole area as a whole is a designated National Historic Site under the name Historic Site related to Yi I.

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