Goseokjeong National Tourist Area (고석정국민관광지)

13.1 Km 18803 2023-03-07

1825, Taebong-ro, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-450-5558

Goseokjeong Pavilion is the most scenic spot among the eight scenic views of Cheorwon. The crystal clear waters of the Hantangang River wind around Goseokbawi Rock, a peculiarly shaped rock about 10 meters tall that stands dominantly in the middle of the river. Goseokjeong Pavilion is a two-story tower-style pavilion that has an area of about 33 square meters, built halfway up the Hantangang River during the reign of King Jinpyeong (r. AD 579-632) of the Silla Kingdom. Today, Goseokjeong refers to the entire area around Goseokjeong Pavilion and the valley surrounding Goseok Rock. Designated as a Monument of Gangwon-do, the pavilion is known to have been one of the most favored places by King Jinpyeong of the Silla Kingdom, and King Chungsuk of the Goryeo dynasty. The area became all the more famous as the arena of Im Kkeok-jeong (?-1562), who was a legendary leader of a peasant rebellion in the early Joseon dynasty.

The pavilion was destroyed during the Korean War and restored in 1971 by community leaders in Cheorwon. Unfortunately, it was damaged once again by flood in 1996 and reconstructed the year after. There is a natural stone chamber inside Goseokbawi Rock that Im Kkeok-jeong used as a hiding place. On the opposite side, there are remains of a stone castle. Jiktang Waterfall is located about 2 kilometers up from this site, while Sundam Valley is situated about 2 kilometers in downstream. Goseokjeong is a year-round tourist attraction with an extensive grass square and recreational facilities. It is also the starting point for DMZ tours as the Iron Triangle Battlefield Conservation Office is located here and in winter, visitors can enjoy migratory bird tours.

Hantangang River [National Geopark] (한탄강(국가지질공원, 고석정))

13.3 Km 3 2022-06-02

1825 , Taebong-ro, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-450-4810

Goseok Rock, located in the area of Hantangang River, is a granite rock that reach 15 meters in x_height. The area is often called Goseokjeong, named after the nearby Goseokjeong Pavilion. The area is an important geology and topography learning site where it is visible to see the topography before the formation of the basalt lava field and the fact that the basalt lava flowed over the bedrock to form the lava field. Goseok is a bedrock that existed before the area of Cheorwon was covered with lava, and is a granite formed underground about 110 million years ago (mid Cretaceous period). It is covered in basalt lava by volcanic activity that occurred between about 540,000 and 120,000 years ago, and then eroded by the Hantangang River to form a new waterway.

The 2nd Tunnel (제2땅굴(철원))

13.3 Km 30598 2024-03-20

Yangji-ri, Dongsong-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-450-5559

The 2nd Tunnel, one of several excavated by North Korea for the purpose of infiltrating South Korea, was discovered in 1975. Spanning a total length of 3.5 kilometers, only 500 meters of the tunnel is accessible to civilians. To visit this site, visitors are required to book as part of the DMZ Peace Tours. Additionally, personal identification, such as a passport or Alien Registration Card (ARC), is necessary for access.

Cheorwon Hantangang Milky Way Bridge (철원 한탄강 은하수교)

14.8 Km 0 2023-03-07

725-12, Jangheung-ri, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-450-5365

The area of Hantangang River is a UNESCO Global Geopark. The Milky Way Bridge was built to follow a natural path and allows visitors to journey comfortably. The name of the bridge takes from the famous Hantangang River and region of Cheorwon and adds eunhasu, or Milky Way, the path made of stars.

Hantangang Bungee Jump Korea Leisure (한탄강번지점프(코리아레저))

15.5 Km 19824 2024-03-20

153 Taebongdaegyo-gil, Galmal-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do

Taebongdaegyo Bridge, towering over the Hantangang River, serves as the starting point for Ice Trekking programs in winter. During the summer, it transforms into a bungee jumping site. The platform, elevated 52 meters above sea level, offers a truly exhilarating drop. This site also provides a spectacular view of the Hantangang River’s beautiful valleys.

Jiktangpokpo Falls [National Geopark] (직탕폭포 (한탄강 국가지질공원))

16.0 Km 32349 2021-09-25

94, Jiktang-gil, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-450-5534

Jiktangpokpo Falls is location in the middle of Hantangang River, which runs through town of Dongsong-eup in Cheorwon. Unlike other falls, Jiktangpokpo Falls is not tall, but wide instead as the 3 meter-high falls stretch almost 60 meters from bank to bank. Widely known for its grandeur and beauty, Jiktangpokpo Falls is one of the 8 scenic wonders of Cheorwon. It is an ideal summer vacation spot and visitors can enjoy the savory maeuntang (spicy seafood stew) made with freshwater fish at one of the many restaurants located in the vicinity.

Jomurakgyegok Valley (조무락계곡)

16.6 Km 29141 2020-02-05

Jomurakgol-gil, Buk-myeon Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-580-8830

Jomurakgyegok Valley's river flows between Seongnyongsan Mountain, Jeongmok-ri, Buk-myeon and Jungbong Peak of Hwaaksan Mountain in Buk-myeon.
The water runoff from the two mountains flows into Jomurakgol Valley. Jomurakgyegok Valley and Domacheon Stream (from Sampal-gyo Bridge and Kookmangbong Peak) flow into Gapyeongcheon Stream.
The valley's name means to watch birds sing and dance, and calls to mind the phrase 'Jomuljomul,' which means the shape of touching something with small hands.

Key Observatory (열쇠전망대)

17.1 Km 13020 2022-09-07

1375-1, Dongnae-ro, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-839-2147

Called to play the role of an important key for unification, Key Observatory was established on April 11, 1998 to commemorate the sorrow of homesickness and provide security education in the area. Military in the area can also keep watch over the north from this location. Visitors can see the DMZ fences and the Guard Point as well as exhibition hall where war items can be found.

Pocheon Art Valley (포천아트밸리)

17.2 Km 42351 2022-12-28

234, Art valley-ro, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-1668-1035

The green waters of the lake and the sharply cut cliffs above make a picture-perfect landscape. This beautiful natural scenery, remnant of an old rock quarry, remained relatively unknown until the 1990s, with the opening of Pocheon Art Valley, an art & culture complex, visited by over 400 thousand people. An astronomical observatory opened in 2014, making Pocheon Art Valley a popular location for children's experience programs, on top of already being a popular date spot.

Bokjusan National Recreational Forest (국립 복주산자연휴양림)

17.2 Km 24785 2021-06-07

818, Haojae-ro, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-458-9426

Bokjusan National Recreational Forest was officially designated as a national recreational forest in 1998. It is a home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, as well as numerous recreational facilities including two hiking routes (2.5 ㎞ and 1.5 ㎞) to the Bokjusan Mountain summit, Forest Recreation Center equipped with 10 guest rooms, and a campground.

Just 15 minutes by car from the forest is Maewoldae, where Joseon dynasty scholar and author Kim Si-Seup lived in seclusion. Maewoldae is surrounded by a lush forest with a deep valley, and also offers a magnificent view of Seonampokpo Falls at the foot of the mountain standing across. At the entrance of Maewoldae is the Cheongseokgol Outdoor Studio, where popular Korean TV dramas such as "Im KkokJong (1996)" and "Damo (2003)" were filmed.

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