Herb Island Light Festival (허브아일랜드 불빛동화축제)

0m 296893 2023-05-25

35, Cheongsin-ro 947beon-gil, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-535-6494

Herb Island Light Festival features a romantic ambiance created by splendid lighting displays. The festival is a spectacular evening event that entertains visitors year-round with aromatic herbs from spring to fall, and even more light decorations in winter.

Pocheon Herb Island (포천 허브아일랜드)

45.88399026766986m 113489 2024-03-06

51, Cheongsin-ro 947beon-gil, Sinbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-535-6494

Herb Island is an arboretum themed after the Mediterranean. From the Venice Village, inspired by Venice, to the Herb Plant Museum, one of the largest of its kind in Korea, outdoor garden, Herb Healing Center, and cafés and restaurants, it has a variety of amenities and facilities for visitors. It also hosts diverse events like the Lavender Festival and the Light Festival. Nearby tourist sites include Soyosan Mountain, Dongducheon Recreational Forest, and Pocheon Art Valley.

Herb Island Lavender Festival (허브아일랜드 라벤더축제)

94.40808167059251m 17444 2023-06-10

35 , Cheongsin-ro 947beon-gil, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-535-6494

Lavenders are abloom all around Herb Island. The Herb Island Lavender Festival is held in its occasion, and it's the only time of the year when visitors can admire the beautiful flowers and take impressive photos with purple hue in the background. Unique lavender-themed snacks like lavender ice cream and lavender lattes are treats that can only be enjoyed at this festival. Many other entertaning events and activities area also prepared.

Herb Island Agricultural Association Corporation [Tax Refund Shop] (허브아일랜드영농조합법인)

256.8044642116458m 0 2024-04-16

35-2, Cheongsin-ro 947beon-gil, Sinbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Sinbuk Resort Spring Fall (신북리조트 스프링폴)

2.6 Km 24933 2020-06-02

571, Cheongsin-ro, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-536-5025

Sinbuk Hot Springs, the only sodium bicarbonate hot springs in the metropolitan area is located amidst beautiful streams and forests. The hot spring water comes from 600 meters underground creating a soft and smooth texture which helps with anti-aging and general skin care. Along with the hot springs bath, saunas were built as well as a resting area that attracts a diverse clientele.

Yeoldugaeulgyegok Valley (열두개울)

4.2 Km 41741 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.

Goryeo Seolleongtang Haejangguk (고려설렁탕해장국)

5.2 Km 25375 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.

Dongducheon Special Tourist Zone (동두천 관광특구)

5.6 Km 9883 2024-02-29

131-13 Sangbongam-dong & 427 Bosan-dong, Dongducheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-860-2093

The Dongducheon Special Tourist Zone is known for its diverse attractions, including the scenic Soyosan Mountain and the historical Camp Bosan area, which has transformed into a bustling shopping district. This area offers a unique blend of various ethnicities and cultures. In spring, azaleas paint Soyosan Mountain in shades of pink, while autumn brings a palette of stunning fall colors. Visitors can also explore the striking rock formations, enjoy the serene valleys, visit the Jajaeam Hermitage, and indulge in forest baths. Near Camp Casey military base in Bosan-dong, there are more than 230 establishments, including foreign cuisine restaurants, art studios, and custom-made clothing stores, reflecting the long-standing influence of the US military in the area.

Soyosan Tourist Site (소요산국민관광지)

5.8 Km 61643 2021-06-21

148-20, Pyeonghwa-ro 2910beon-gil, Dongducheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-860-2065

Soyosan Mountain (altitude 587.5 meters) features exquisite rock formations and artistic valleys and forests. The tourist site includes the Freedom & Peace Museum, the site of Princess Yoseok's villa palace where she spent time with Monk Wonhyo, Jajaeam Hermitage, Cheongnyangpokpo and Wonhyopokpo Falls, and many more historic sites.

Hantangang Keunjip (한탄강큰집)

7.4 Km 22440 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.

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