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Odusan Unification Observatory (오두산 통일전망대)

Odusan Unification Observatory (오두산 통일전망대)

12.5Km    2022-10-18

369, Pilseung-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-956-9600

Located in Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Odusan Unification Observatory was established to console the feelings of dispersed families and provide an educational site for the unification education through 5F to B1 in 1992.
The observatory is situated in the northernmost ceasefire line of the western front where the Hangang River and Imjingang River meet. It offers a wide view of Songaksan Mountain in Gaeseong to the north and 63 Building in Seoul to the south. Also, it is a valuable unification security tourist attraction related to Imjingak, the 3rd Tunnel, and Panmunjeom (Joint Security Area) stretching along Jayu-ro Road in the northeast.
Since its opening, almost 1,900,000 people have visited the observatory to feel the reality of the division, making this area the best national unification education site.

Odusanseong Fortress (파주 오두산성)

Odusanseong Fortress (파주 오두산성)

12.7Km    2021-12-10

Seongdong-ri, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-940-5806

Odusanseong Fortress is built around the strategic summit of Odusasn Mountain. The walls stretch across roughly 620 meters and were built during the Baekje dynasty. The fortress is built on the intersection of the Imjingang River and the Hangang River on the summit of Odusan Mountain (119 meters). The mountain’s slope is steep and stones used in the construction of the fortress walls are scattered here and there at the summit. These scattered stones are evidence that the fortress underwent repairs several times during the Samguk (Three Kingdoms) era and the Joseon dynasty, as these stones were evidently quarried and used to mend the fortress walls. Excavations have discovered a great deal of earthenware, white porcelain, tile, and iron arrowheads. Topographically, the fortress sits on a prime strategic junction and the Unification Observatory has been situated there as well. The fortress stands as an important object of study concerning fortifications and structures from the Baekje dynasty. It has been recorded on the stele of King Gwanggaeto, Samguksagi (History of the Three Kingdoms), in the Naekjebongi (Baekje Annals) and on Daedongyeojido (Map of Korea) that the fortress was the Gwanmi Fortress of Baekje, attracting many scholars and researchers interested in this period.

Himart - Geumchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 금촌점)

Himart - Geumchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 금촌점)

12.7Km    2024-04-18

202, Jungang-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Olive Young - Paju Geumneung Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 파주금릉역점)

12.9Km    2024-06-27

1F, 84, Geumneungyeok-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Byukchoji Gardens (벽초지수목원)

Byukchoji Gardens (벽초지수목원)

13.2Km    2024-10-28

242 Buheung-ro, Gwangtan-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-957-2004

Byukchoji Gardens is made up of a Korean-style and a European-style garden. It is home to nearly 1,400 species of plants. Each garden is organized under a single theme, such as mythology, adventure, and freedom. Byukchoji Gardens also features walking trails, ponds, greenhouses, and lawns. Byukchoji Pond has a Lotus Flower Garden with lotus flowers blooming. Visitors can walk on the trails built above the pond to examine the flowers up close. Nearby tourist sites include Bakdalsan Mountain, Paju Book City, and the Paju Samneung Cluster, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

E-Mart - Paju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 파주)

E-Mart - Paju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 파주)

13.4Km    2024-04-22

10, Dangha-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Seowon Valley Green Concert (서원밸리 그린콘서트)

Seowon Valley Green Concert (서원밸리 그린콘서트)

13.9Km    2022-05-30

333, Seowon-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-940-9400

Seowon Valley Green Concert is a social awareness event that aims to create a company culture that restores society through the business profits. They also hope to improve the lives of people lacking in the area through the sponsorship of members and events, as well as using the popularization of golf to create a cultural space that can be used by both general citizens as well as golf club members.

Café Calming

14.3Km    2024-02-28

311 Soraji-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Café Calming is a serene dessert café celebrated for its stunning view of the Hangang River, offering a tranquil escape. The café's signature dish is the saengmango bingsu (shaved ice with fresh mango), which is garnished an entire sliced mango on top. Its spacious interior and outdoor terrace provide plenty of seating, with the terrace exuding the feel of a Southeast Asian resort. Alongside this, the café serves homemade scones that complement their slightly sour espresso perfectly. A notable highlight of the Café Calming is its stunning views of the Hangang River at sunset.

Arrebol (아레볼)

14.3Km    2024-02-08

309-12 Soraji-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Arrebol is a charming brunch café renowned for its beautiful sunset views. The sensitively designed interior showcases a variety of desserts, including bread, cookies, and macarons. The Arrebol espresso, blending sweet orange flavor with smooth cream, perfectly complements the rich coffee taste. Popular brunch items, such as the Let's Arrebol (plate set menu) and ratatouille sandwich, are also beloved choices. From the third, fourth, and rooftop floors, visitors can fully enjoy the view of the Hangang River.

Olive Young - Paju Dayul Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 파주다율점)

14.9Km    2024-06-26

#104~#106, 20, Haeol 2-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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