Ttansan Mountain (딴산)

0m 36326 2021-06-22

Hwacheon-eup, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-440-2547

Located just four kilometers away from Hwacheon-eup, Ttansan Mountain is nestled between Paroho Lake and the entrance to Peace Dam, making it appear more like an island floating on the water rather than a mountain.
This small island-like mountain offers an interesting and unique setting and the nearby mountains provide a cooling effect with its shadows on the water creating a relaxing resting area.

Paroho Lake (Hwacheon) (파로호(화천))

3.0 Km 11476 2022-12-26

36-8, Baeteo-gil, Gandong-myeon, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-440-2575

Paroho Lake is a manmade lake created when Hwacheon Dam was built in the valley of the Bukhangang River. The lake was once referred to as Daebungho Lake for its resembling image of an imaginary phoenix rising with its wings spread wide open when seen from afar. The area was a territory of North Korea after Korea's independence, but became a South Korean territory after the Korean War.

Dagagada Hanok [Korea Quality] / 다가가다 한옥 [한국관광 품질인증]

4.3 Km 1102 2020-12-16

167, Pyeonghwa-ro, Hwacheon-eup, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-441-1488

Dagagada Hanok located on Pyeonghwa-ro, Hwacheon-eup commands a panoramic view of the Bukhangang River, which originates from Paroho Lake and flows around Hwacheon. Only 2km from the place where the Hwacheon Trout Festival is held, and 3.5km from Bungeoseom Island where the Canoe Festival is held, the pension is a perfect place to stay for those visiting the area for these festivals. Hwacheon Bus Terminal is within 2.5km from the pension, and the pension also offers pickup service from the bus terminal. Dagagada Hanok has a total of six rooms, which are painted blue, yellow, purple, black, and green. The unique room interiors are made by none other than the pension owner, who majored in calligraphy. All the guestrooms include a cozy red clay room. The outdoor terrace commands a great view of the Bukhangang River, where guests can enjoy a barbecue party with their family, friends, or romantic partner. There is also a traditional tea house for guests to enjoy a sip of tea in leisure.

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival (얼음나라 화천 산천어축제)

4.7 Km 152546 2023-12-28

137 Sancheoneo-gil, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1688-3005

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival takes place in Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon with plenty of snow and ice, perfect for a winter getaway. It was even introduced by CNN as one of the "Seven Winter Wonders" in 2011. The main event of the festival, ice fishing, takes place on the frozen Hwacheoncheon Stream. The festival has been visited by more than a million people, attesting to the festival's charm. In addition to the various festival programs such as ice fishing, ice sledding, and bobsled, visitors can get a taste of the freshly caught trout grilled on the spot.

Guksunamu Gangwonhwacheon(국수나무 강원화천)

5.3 Km 41 2020-12-28

16-3 Jungang-ro Hwacheon-eup Hwacheon-gun Gangwon-do
+82-33-442-2556

It serves dishes using directly made raw noodles. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is cold buckwheat noodles.

BHC Chicken Hwacheon Branch (BHC치킨 화천)

5.4 Km 43 2024-02-29

13-3 Jungang-ro 2-gil, Hwacheon-eup, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do

BHC Chicken is one of the most mopular chicken franchise in Korea, and this branch store is located in front of Hwacheon Public Bus Terminal. Their signature dishes include fried chicken, known for its freshness and crispiness, and Bburinkle Chicken, topped with their uniquely crafted seasonings. Additionally, they offer various side dishes, such as grilled red chili paste marinated pork, tteokbokki, and cheese balls.

Dongchon Bada Yangpuni Dongtaetang (동촌바다양푼이동태탕)

5.4 Km 64 2021-03-26

49-13, Sangseung-ro, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-441-3579

A good place to visit when you want to eat hot soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is pollack soup.

Bungeoseom Island (붕어섬)

6.2 Km 28154 2022-12-26

2-54, Gangbyeon-ro, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-440-2557

Bungeoseom Island was created as a result of the construction of the Chuncheon Dam. The island was turned into a green recreational site with environmentally friendly facilities. Visitors can enjoy soccer, tennis, and walking trails, as well as an outdoor stage and drinking fountains. The island has also been used as a filming location for many dramas and movies. The stream around the island is filled with a variety of fish, making it a popular location for fishermen.

Peace Dam - Hwacheon (평화의댐 (화천))

12.4 Km 9848 2022-12-26

3481-18 , Pyeonghwa-ro, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-480-1512

Peace Dam in Hwacheon-gun was built in response to a potential flooding attack from North Korea. The first phase of construction began in 1986, and ended in 1989; the second phase, which entailed raising the x_height of the dam, began in 2002, and ended in 2005.

Over the years, the dam has become a major tourist destination. It has several cultural and recreational facilities including the Water Culture Center, an artificial wall stream, and rest areas. It is also located close to the DMZ, and natural landmarks such as Bimok Park, Bisugumi Valley, and Suhari Fishing Site.

Hwacheon Bimok Park (화천 비목공원)

12.4 Km 19686 2021-08-18

3481-70, Pyeonghwa-ro, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-440-2225

Peace Dam was built over a period of 15 months from February 1987 to May 1988 with funds donated by the general public in response to North Korea’s construction of Geumgangsan Dam and a potential flooding attack. The flood control dam has proved its worth during the floods of 1995, 1996, and 1999 and it has become a major tourist destination over the years. Located in the vicinity of Peace Dam is Bimok Park, which is the origin of the famous national song “Bimok.”

In addition to the war monuments inside the park, there are around a dozen wooden crosses with rusty iron helmets placed on top within the barbed wire entanglements around the hill, thereby reminding visitors of the national tragedy of the Korean War. The county of Hwancheon hosts the Bimok Cultural Festival from June 3 to June 6 every year at Bimok Park, Bungeoseom Island by the town’s riverside, and the surrounding areas. The four-day festival offers a variety of events such as a singing contest, memorial ceremony of poetry reading, bimok tree cutting contest, rice ball eating contest, army life experience, military music parade, and more.

Crossing over to Yanggu County from Peace Dam, there is a national security education place comprised of attractions like the 4th Underground Tunnel and Eulji Observatory. Paroho Lake Battlefield Tourist Park is also worth a visit after looking around Peace Dam. Also known as the “ocean within mountains,” Paroho is a manmade lake created as a result of the Hwacheon Dam construction in 1944. The lake is home to over 70 different species of freshwater fish such as mandarin fish and carp. It also holds the sorrowful history of the water burial of three whole divisions of the Chinese Forces in defending the lake during the Korean War. The name Paroho, meaning “enemy breaking lake,” was given after the late president of Korea, Rhee Syngman, visited the place and designated a plaque in his own handwriting in memory of obtaining victory in fierce battle. There is an observatory, a security hall, and a stone monument engraved with the poetry of Wolha Rhee Taegeuk (1913-2003).

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