[Long-lasting Small Business] Cheorwon Makguksu ([백년가게]철원막국수)

13.4Km 2024-03-20

13 Myeongseong-ro 158beon-gil, Galmal-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do

Cheorwon Makguksu boasts a 60-year tradition, offering a testament to its culinary expertise. The restaurant is known for pairing its makguksu with nokdu bindaetteok (mung bean pancake) and pyeonyuk (boiled pork slices), creating a harmonious trio that is often ordered together. Their mul makguksu features buckwheat noodles in a deep and cool broth, delivering a rich flavor without being overwhelming. The noodles are both chewy and tender, striking a perfect balance. Additionally, the dish is garnished with sweet-and-sour musaengchae (julienne radish fresh salad), adding a savory and clean note.

Bidulginangpokpo Falls-Hantangang River Geopark (비둘기낭폭포-한탄강 국가지질공원)

14.2Km 2025-10-24

Daehoesan-ri, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-538-2312

Bidulginangpokpo Falls, Natural Monument No. 537, is located within a small valley. The waterfall is surrounded by grand columnar joints. The landscape appears quite mysterious and serene, earning it a spot as a poplar filming site for historical dramas. The falls gets it's name ("Pigeon Falls" in Korean) from the story of many wild pigeons nesting in the caves around the waterfall. Other say the name comes from the area's shape. During heavy rainfall, the road to the waterfall is closed, so checking the weather before visiting is recommended.

Myeongjisan County Park (명지산 군립공원)

14.8Km 2021-04-16

Baekdun-ro 650beon-gil, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-582-0103

Standing at 1,267 meters above sea level, Myeongjisan Mountain is the second highest mountain in Gyeonggi-do after Hwaaksan Mountain. It is a popular destination all year round, as it offers plenty of resting areas with splendid views of the surrounding nature.

In addition, Myeongjigyegok Valley, spanning 30 kilometers, is a great outdoor picnic spot, while the trail from Sangpan-ri to Ikgeun-ri is the most preferred hiking trail on the mountain.

Pocheon Sansawon (포천 산사원)

15.1Km 2022-12-27

25, Hwadong-ro 432beon-gil, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-531-9300

Pocheon Sansawon is a museum of traditional Korean liquor, mainly home-brewed liquor. Several rows of liquor crock pots in Sewollang, the garden in Sansawon, create a magnificent view. Old materials and books about the history of Korea's liquor culture attract visitors. After touring the museum, visitors can try non-sterilized liquor of Baesangmyeon Brewery and join activity programs for making home-brewed liquor, fruit-based liquor, seasonal liquor, and more.

Bokjusan National Recreational Forest (국립 복주산자연휴양림)

15.4Km 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.

Yeoninsan Provincial Park (연인산도립공원)

15.7Km 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.

Hantangang River Jusangjeolli-gil (철원 한탄강 주상절리길(잔도))

16.6Km 2024-11-04

San78-2 Guntan-ri, Galmal-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do

This 3.6-km trail in the Hantangang River UNESCO Global Geopark is filled with awe-inspiring cliffs and various size rocks. Walking alongside the cliff, the world unfolds thrillingly beneath your feet. It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes one way, and on weekends, shuttle buses run between the two entrances, so there's no need to return to the starting point. As you traverse this exhilarating path, you might imagine the "Hangout with Yoo" team walking with their flags as if participating in a team-building exercise.

Pocheon Art Valley [Hantangang UNESCO Global Geopark] (포천아트밸리 (한탄강 유네스코 세계지질공원))

16.7Km 2025-06-17

234 Art valley-ro, Sinbuk-myeon, 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 scenery, remnant of an old rock quarry, remained relatively unknown until the 1990s, with the opening of Pocheon Art Valley, an art & culture complex. 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.

Sundamgyegok Valley (순담계곡)

16.8Km 2025-01-07

143-3, Sundam-gil, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-450-5365

Located 5 kilometers northwest of Cheorwon-gun Office, Sundamgyegok Valley is one of the most beautiful valleys among the branches of the Hantangang River. It offers fantastic scenery of fascinating rock formations, steep cliffs, and ponds. The valley is filled with abundant water, trimmed by rare naturally white sand. Also, the stream behind the valley attracts many rafters each year.

Sun Hill Golf Club (썬힐 골프클럽)

17.2Km 2022-08-25

809, Unakcheonggye-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-585-7900

Located halfway up Unaksan Mountain, also known as the small Seoraksan of Gyeonggi-do, Sun Hill Golf Club has four beautifully designed courses (Sun, Valley, Pine and Hill courses with 9 holes each) that combine to give a total of 36 holes and a 9-hole Par 3 golf course. The golf resort boasts of the best quality green fields and beautiful natural scenery all throughout the year. The Sun Course and the Valley Course offer golfers the choice between a Par 72 and Par 73 with a total length of 14,000 yards, the first of its kind in Korea.

Close to nature and eco-friendly at the same time, the golf course has been designed so that one can enjoy a spectacular view of the golf course. The golf club also has 53-room Golf Village with a service comparable to a five-star hotel, allowing golfers to enjoy their weekends with the family.

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