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Soryeongwon Supsok (소령원숲속)

Soryeongwon Supsok (소령원숲속)

19.8Km    0     2024-02-08

41-104 Soryeongwon-gil, Gwangtan-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Soryeongwon Supsok is a restaurant located in the Soryeongwon Forest, specializing in duck dishes. Oriroseu (grilled duck), one of their signature menu items, is a dish consisting of thinly sliced duck with its skin, grilled with salt and pepper. It is served with side dishes and accompaniements like potatoes, onions, and mushrooms. When ordering sotbap (pot rice) at this restaurant, visitors have the option to conclude their meal with either doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae) or oritang (duck soup). Addtionally, the restaurant offers individual rooms where diners can enjoy a peaceful meal while appreciating the beautiful view outside.

Korea National Arboretum and Forest Museum (Gwangneung Forest) (국립수목원 (광릉숲))

Korea National Arboretum and Forest Museum (Gwangneung Forest) (국립수목원 (광릉숲))

19.8Km    43274     2020-12-18

415, Gwangneungsumogwon-ro, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-540-2000

The Korea National Arboretum (KNA) is situated in Gwangneung Experimental Forest and contains the Forest Museum where all the information on forestry is exhibited. The construction of the arboretum and museum took place on October 25, 1985 and opened on April 5, 1987. In order to preserve the forests, weekends and holiday entrance were restricted, reservations were required 5 days in advance, and no more than 5,000 visitors were accepted per day. As diverse plants are gaining recognition worldwide, the research department formed the Office of Forestry on May 24, 1999.

Korea National Arboretum covers an area of 1,157㏊ and contains 15 specialized forests, including Conifer Garden, the Garden of Ornamental Trees, and the Aroma and Touch Garden. The Forest Museum is the largest in Asia, covering 4628 sq.m² with a traditional Korean design, and the interior and exterior are both constructed of wood and stone. The arboretum facilities consist of 5 exhibition halls (Living Forest, Forest and Man, Forestry of the World, Forestry of Korea, Nature of Korea), a Herbarium, a Special Exhibition Room, and an Audio Visual Hall.

Phil hotel

Phil hotel

19.9Km    2273     2021-04-09

281-1, Gamagol-ro, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-877-5965

Phil Hotel is located near Songchu Valley Recreation Area, where the trees are green and the air is fresh. The staff is friendly enough to make sure that the guests are comfortable during their stay. The hotel has a total of 39 Standard, Twin, and VIP Rooms, all of which are furnished with TV, refrigerator, air conditioner, and high-speed Internet. Nearby tourist attractions include Songchu Valley, Bukhansan Mountain, Jangheung Recreation Area, Tomb of General Gwon Yul, and Songam Observatory. Phil Hotel is a mere 30-minute ride from Seoul, only a 10-minute ride from Songchu IC, and a mere 25-minute ride from Uijeongbu.