Hanwha Resort Sanjeonghosu Annecy Hot Spring (한화리조트 산정호수 안시 온천사우나)

16.5 Km 56501 2024-02-08

402 Sanjeonghosu-ro, Yeongbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Hanwha Resort Sanjeonghosu Annecy Hot Springs is a spa that utilizes natural hot spring water drawn from 700 meters below ground. Its hot spring water, composed of alkaline sodium bicarbonate, is gentle on the skin and known for its benefits in fatigue recovery and skin beautification. The sauna facility is divided into indoor and outdoor sections. Indoors, various types of saunas and hot baths are available. Outdoors, there is an open-air bath and an outdoor jacuzzi, providing the opportunity to enjoy the hot spring in a natural setting.

Pyunggang Botanical Garden (평강식물원)

17.9 Km 11612 2016-12-08

203, Umulmok-gil, Yeongbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-532-1779

Located at the entrance of Sanjeonghosu Lake, Pyunggang Botanical Garden opened in May 2006, and was designated as a habitat for preservation by the Ministry of Environment in 2009. The garden has on exhibit both native plants and species of plants from around the globe. Additionally, the garden features an exquisite collection of over 1,000 different alpine plants that normally reside on an altitude of 2,500 meters.

The scope of the garden is comprehensive, but it is divided into 12 themed areas, including a Rock Garden, where the largest alpine plants in Asia are concentrated; a Wetland Center, which mimics the natural ecology of a wetland region; a Pond Garden consisting of roughly 50 ponds lined with gorgeous flowers; a Moss Center where moss that grows in deep valleys and forests can be seen; and a Grass Square, which serves as a green common year round. The Pyunggang Botanical Garden, serves an important role in preserving rare plants, but is also creating a new botanical garden culture, and serving as a center for public ecological education.

Bokjusan National Recreational Forest (국립 복주산자연휴양림)

19.8 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.

Pocheon Baegungyegok Valley Dongjangkun Festival (포천 백운계곡 동장군축제)

19.9 Km 24879 2020-02-17

2381, Hwadong-ro, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
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The Pocheon Baegungyegok Valley Dongjanggun Festival is held in the area of Doridol Village, famous for I-dong galbi (ribs) and I-dong makgeolli (rice wine). During the festival, visitors can enjoy a vareity of tasty foods and fun hands-on winter experiences. Popular programs include ice fishing and sledding.

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