Dongducheon Special Tourist Zone (동두천 관광특구)

14.9Km 9883 2024-02-29

131-13 Sangbongam-dong & 427 Bosan-dong, Dongducheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-860-2093

The Dongducheon Special Tourist Zone is known for its diverse attractions, including the scenic Soyosan Mountain and the historical Camp Bosan area, which has transformed into a bustling shopping district. This area offers a unique blend of various ethnicities and cultures. In spring, azaleas paint Soyosan Mountain in shades of pink, while autumn brings a palette of stunning fall colors. Visitors can also explore the striking rock formations, enjoy the serene valleys, visit the Jajaeam Hermitage, and indulge in forest baths. Near Camp Casey military base in Bosan-dong, there are more than 230 establishments, including foreign cuisine restaurants, art studios, and custom-made clothing stores, reflecting the long-standing influence of the US military in the area.

Soyosan Tourist Site (소요산국민관광지)

14.9Km 61644 2021-06-21

148-20, Pyeonghwa-ro 2910beon-gil, Dongducheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-860-2065

Soyosan Mountain (altitude 587.5 meters) features exquisite rock formations and artistic valleys and forests. The tourist site includes the Freedom & Peace Museum, the site of Princess Yoseok's villa palace where she spent time with Monk Wonhyo, Jajaeam Hermitage, Cheongnyangpokpo and Wonhyopokpo Falls, and many more historic sites.

Lighting Museum (조명박물관)

15.5Km 16176 2019-03-18

235-48, Gwangjeok-ro, Gwangjeok-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Lighting Museum was created in 2004 with the goal to restore the lost lighting culture, rediscover lighting culture by showing lights from the past, create future-oriented lighting culture, and establish and develop a pleasant lighting culture of living with nature and people alike.

Herb Island Lavender Festival (허브아일랜드 라벤더축제)

15.6Km 17444 2023-06-10

35 , Cheongsin-ro 947beon-gil, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-535-6494

Lavenders are abloom all around Herb Island. The Herb Island Lavender Festival is held in its occasion, and it's the only time of the year when visitors can admire the beautiful flowers and take impressive photos with purple hue in the background. Unique lavender-themed snacks like lavender ice cream and lavender lattes are treats that can only be enjoyed at this festival. Many other entertaning events and activities area also prepared.

Herb Island Agricultural Association Corporation [Tax Refund Shop] (허브아일랜드영농조합법인)

15.7Km 0 2024-04-16

35-2, Cheongsin-ro 947beon-gil, Sinbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Pocheon Herb Island (포천 허브아일랜드)

15.7Km 113489 2024-03-06

51, Cheongsin-ro 947beon-gil, Sinbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-535-6494

Herb Island is an arboretum themed after the Mediterranean. From the Venice Village, inspired by Venice, to the Herb Plant Museum, one of the largest of its kind in Korea, outdoor garden, Herb Healing Center, and cafés and restaurants, it has a variety of amenities and facilities for visitors. It also hosts diverse events like the Lavender Festival and the Light Festival. Nearby tourist sites include Soyosan Mountain, Dongducheon Recreational Forest, and Pocheon Art Valley.

Herb Island Light Festival (허브아일랜드 불빛동화축제)

15.7Km 296893 2023-05-25

35, Cheongsin-ro 947beon-gil, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-535-6494

Herb Island Light Festival features a romantic ambiance created by splendid lighting displays. The festival is a spectacular evening event that entertains visitors year-round with aromatic herbs from spring to fall, and even more light decorations in winter.

Nakta (나크타)

15.9Km 0 2024-02-06

137 Mangwol-ro 28beon-gil, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

Nakta, situated at the base of Dobongsan Mountain, is a bakery café renowned for having the country's largest variety of salted butter rolls. The café's name, "Nakta," draws inspiration from the two peaks of Dobongsan Mountain and the Korean word for camel (Nakta). Their signature offerings include the "Dobongsan Tiger" and "Dobongsan Black Tiger" for salted butter roll; "Baby Butt Bread" for cream bread; and the "Nakta Golden Latte," a coffee infused with tropical fruit flavors.

Unaksan National Recreational Forest (국립 운악산자연휴양림)

16.1Km 35199 2020-11-27

39, Hwadong-ro 184beon-gil, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-534-6330

Unaksan Mountain rises 934.7 meters above sea level. Oddly shaped rocks and peaks make the landscape particularly beautiful. Historical relics from the Later Goguryeo period, including the site of a fortress for Gung Ye (the first king of the short-lived Later Goguryeo state) can be seen on the mountain. Majestic peaks surround Mangyeongdae, the main peak, and forests of broad-leaved trees turn striking colors in the fall.

The trails are beautiful with purple magnolias in mid-April and azaleas and mountain magnolias in May. The Unaksan Mountain Autumn Leaves Festival is held in mid-October every year as the leaves begin to turn. Together with Gwanaksan, Chiaksan, Hwaaksan, and Songaksan Mountains, Unaksan Mountain is one of the five most rugged mountains in the Central region and a popular one.

Suraksan Mountain (수락산)

16.6Km 99207 2021-06-01

San 1-1, Sanggye-dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2116-3943

Along with the other great mountains near Seoul, Suraksan Mountain has its own unique beauty throughout the year. Its cluster of small peaks is reminiscent of Seoraksan or Wolchulsan Mountains and among its valleys and peaks, a number of treasures unfold. These include Geunnyu, Eunnyu, and Ongnyu Waterfalls, Heungguksa, Naewonsa and Seongnimsa Temples, and Gwesanjeong Pavilion.

One of the most popular hiking courses on Suraksan Mountain is the one that starts from Danggogae Station (Seoul Subway Line 4) and passes Hangnimsa Temple and Yongguram Hermitage. In the springtime, the ridge between Suraksan Mountain and Buramsan Mountain is covered with gorgeous royal azalea blossoms.

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