Pocheon Sanjeonghosu Lake (포천 산정호수)

17.9Km 2024-11-01

104 Sanjeonghosu-ro 411beon-gil, Yeongbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-532-6135

Sanjeonghosu Lake is surrounded by the Myeongseongsan and Gwaneumsan Mountains. Its name refers to its location, like a well ("jeong") deep within the mountains ("san"). The lake was originally built as a water source for agriculture. It is circled by a 3 kilometer-long trail, and there is a silver grass habitat in the middle of a hiking trail leading to the summit of Myeongseongsan Mountain. Family-friendly facilities like snow sledding slopes and hot springs can also be found. Nearby tourist sites include the Hantangang River, Herb Island, Art Valley, and the Korea National Arboretum.

Hantangang Garden Festa (포천 한탄강 가든페스타)

17.9Km 2024-09-04

832 Changdong-ro, Gwanin-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-538-3030

The Hantangang Garden Festa focuses on the healing aspect of nature, featuring a silver grass maze, autumn flower garden, electric bicycle rides, pet playground, and more. The silver grass maze in particular is a great way to enjoy all autumn has to offer, as well as take beautiful pictures. Family visitors love the bicycle rides.

Sanjeonghosu Lake Myeongseonsan Mountain Eulalia Festival (포천 산정호수 명성산 억새꽃축제)

17.9Km 2024-10-23

83-54 Sanjeonghosu-ro 411beon-gil, Yeongbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-535-5012

Sanjeonghosu Lake · Myeongseonsan Mountain Eulalia Festival is held in the area of Sanjeonghosu Lake. Programs include the opening ceremony with performances from famous artists as well as events, cooking competitions, hands-on programs, exhibitions, sales booth and many more.

Mansujang (만수장)

18.0Km 2021-09-29

874, Gwangneungsumogwon-ro, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-543-7897

Opened in 1998, Mansujang is located near the beautiful National Arboretum, Gwangneung, and Bonseonsa Temple on the perimeter of Gyeonggi-do. This traditional Chinese restaurant owned by a second-generation Chinese-Korean is a great place to hold family and birthday parties because hearty dishes are served at very reasonable prices.

Yeoncheon World Camping Experience Zone (연천세계캠핑체험존)

18.1Km 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.

Jeongok Prehistory Musuem (전곡선사박물관)

18.2Km 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 Tourist Area Auto Campground (한탄강관광지 오토캠핑장)

18.3Km 2024-02-06

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

The Hantangang Tourist Area Auto Campground stands as Korea's first camping facility that aligns with international standards, offering caravans, cabin houses, and an auto campground. The site is well-equipped with amenities like a convenience store, sink and table rooms, shower facilities, recycling areas, and play areas for children. Visitors can relish the stunning vistas of the Hantangang River and engage in a range of recreational activities, including ATV riding, kayaking, and rafting.

Gungmangbong Recreational Forest (Pocheon) (국망봉자연휴양림 (포천))

18.4Km 2020-05-19

207-28, Neumbawi-gil, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-10-2234-5522

Gungmangbong Recreational Forest is situated to the west of Sillobong Peak and Gukmangbong Peak. Within the recreation forest there are around 170 kinds of plants including nut pine trees, pine trees, and others. Visitors can enjoy with cool valley in summer and the beautiful snowy landscape of the mountains in winter.

Hantangang River Resort (한탄강 관광지)

18.4Km 2021-12-14

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

The area surrounding the Hantangang River is filled with countless volcanic rocks from past volcanic activity. These rocks are basaltic, and are commonly called gombo (a face with chicken pox marks) rock because they are covered with small holes that form from air bubbles when volcanic lava cools rapidly. The surrounding scenery of the Hantangang River area is truly breathtaking and is also the site of a famous amusement park. The Hantangang River Resort, located in the lower region of the Hantangang River, stretches along 1.5 kilometers of the river's shore between the Saranggyo Bridge and the Hantangyo Bridge in Jeongok-ri, Yeoncheon-gun. The Hantangang River flows from the Pyeonggang River in North Korea and through through Cheorwon, Pocheon and Yeoncheon and eventually joins the Imjingang River. The river features many scenic points including a large valley with cliffs that consist of many rare rocks. The resort is a great place for rest and relaxation, and has facilities for the whole family, maintaining campsites for cars and motor homes, a dinosaur-themed Children’s Character Park, Children’s Transportation Land, a water park, an ecological pond, and a soccer field. Additionally, the Goseokjeong Pavilion and Sundam Valley are located nearby upstream.

Yeoncheon Paleolithic Festival (연천 구석기축제)

18.4Km 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.

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