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Dongducheon Special Tourist Zone (동두천 관광특구)

14.8Km    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)

Soyosan Tourist Site (소요산국민관광지)

15.0Km    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.

Pyunggang Botanical Garden (평강식물원)

Pyunggang Botanical Garden (평강식물원)

15.3Km    2016-12-08

203, Umulmok-gil, Yeongbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-532-1779

Located at the entrance of Sanjeonghosu Lake, Pyunggang Botanical Garden opened in May 2006, and was designated as a habitat for preservation by the Ministry of Environment in 2009. The garden has on exhibit both native plants and species of plants from around the globe. Additionally, the garden features an exquisite collection of over 1,000 different alpine plants that normally reside on an altitude of 2,500 meters.

The scope of the garden is comprehensive, but it is divided into 12 themed areas, including a Rock Garden, where the largest alpine plants in Asia are concentrated; a Wetland Center, which mimics the natural ecology of a wetland region; a Pond Garden consisting of roughly 50 ponds lined with gorgeous flowers; a Moss Center where moss that grows in deep valleys and forests can be seen; and a Grass Square, which serves as a green common year round. The Pyunggang Botanical Garden, serves an important role in preserving rare plants, but is also creating a new botanical garden culture, and serving as a center for public ecological education.

Aank Air Hotel Gapyeong (늑에어 호텔 가평점)

Aank Air Hotel Gapyeong (늑에어 호텔 가평점)

15.3Km    2025-04-09

6 Jojonghuimang-ro 5beon-gil, Jojong-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Aank Air Hotel Gapyeong offers offers a variety of theme-based room types tailored to every guest's needs, such as a business room, 2 PC room, movie room, lounge room, and a jacuzzi spa room. The hotel also has a parking lot, a guest lounge, and mini massager for rent.

Goryeo Seolleongtang Haejangguk (고려설렁탕해장국)

Goryeo Seolleongtang Haejangguk (고려설렁탕해장국)

15.7Km    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.

Yeoninsan Provincial Park (연인산도립공원)

Yeoninsan Provincial Park (연인산도립공원)

16.1Km    2025-01-08

Buk-myeon, Ha-myeon, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8008-8140

The source of Yongchu Falls, Mount Yeoninsan (연인산) stands at 1,068 meters above sea level and features soft terrain and beautiful scenery. Local folklore has it that those coming to the mountain wishing for true love will have their dreams come true.

The soil of Mount Yeoninsan is fertile, offering a great natural environment for a variety of flowers and trees. Numerous types of wild flowers thrive from early spring to late autumn. The trail connecting Mount Yeoninsan with mounts Myeongjisan, Cheonggyesan, and Gwimokbong remains relatively unspoiled by human influence: cooking and camping in the area is strictly forbidden. All the mountains in the trail are over 1,000 meters high. A defining feature of Mount Yeoninsan is the royal azaleas that bloom in late May. The County of Gapyeong celebrates the royal azalea by hosting the Mount Yeoninsan (Natural Ecology) Festival in May of each year.

Also ideal for hiking, Mount Yeoninsan offers a number of trails: one starts from Buk-myeon in Baekdun-ri, one from Mail-ri, and one from Yongchu Valley. With a minimum of climbing, hikers can take in a variety of scenic views, ranging from the bloom of the royal azaleas in the spring to the beauty of the changing leaves in the fall.

Seoilok (서일옥)

Seoilok (서일옥)

16.2Km    2021-03-20

317, Jungang-ro, Dongducheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-864-5911

A place where you can try various Korean dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dongducheon-si, Gyeonggi-do. The representative menu is grilled back ribs.

Cheogajip Budaejjigae (처가집부대찌개)

Cheogajip Budaejjigae (처가집부대찌개)

16.5Km    2024-02-06

91-3 Eosu-ro, Dongducheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
031-862-6640

Operating since 1984, Cheogajip Budaejjigae specializes in budae jjigae (sausage jjigae) in Dongducheon. Their unique take on this dish involves the use of red chili paste, setting it apart from regular budae jjigae. Their budae jjigae includes generously long sausages, with the quantity tailored to the number of diners. Another crowd-pleaser is the budae bokkeum (stir-fried hams and sausages), a stir-fried assortment of various sausages, ham, bacon, udon noodles, and vegetables, which particularly appeals to the younger customers.

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

16.7Km    2024-04-18

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

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Pocheon Idong Galbi Village (포천 이동갈비마을)

Pocheon Idong Galbi Village (포천 이동갈비마을)

16.9Km    2022-10-26

2078, Hwadong-ro, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-2-1330

Idong Galbi is a famous term for Koreans, representing the delicious hanu (Korean beef) short ribs that have been made with high quality meat and marinade. Nowadays, people can see signboards advertising Idong Galbi throughout Korea; however, the dish originated from Idong-myeon in Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do. Idong Galbi Village began with two stores in the early 1960s. They became famous and many more restaurants began to serve this local specialty.