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Paju Bogwangsa Temple (보광사(파주))

Paju Bogwangsa Temple (보광사(파주))

11.3Km    2021-09-10

87, Bogwang-ro 474beon-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-948-7700

Bogwangsa Temple is a traditional temple located on the foothills of Goryeongsan Mountain in Paju. It was built by Great Monk Doseonguksa during the Silla Kindom period under the order of Queen Jinseong in AD 894. At the time, it was considered a hidden national treasure and one of the six grand temples located on the northern side of the Hangang River. In was once ruined during the Imjin War, and reconstructed in 1622 by Monk Seolmi and Monk Deogin. In 1667, Monk Jigan and Monk Seok Ryeon reconstructed Daeungbojeon Hall and Gwaneumjeon Hall.

Camping Barbecue Worabel (캠핑바베큐워라벨)

Camping Barbecue Worabel (캠핑바베큐워라벨)

11.3Km    2024-02-08

30-3 Saeori-ro, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-507-1392-5516

Camping Barbecue Worabel is a self-service BBQ and camping café that boasts a view of the Hangang River. Their standout menu item is hangari samgyeopsal (smoked grilled pork belly), prepared using aged pork belly. The samgyeopsal is smoked for three hours, allowing visitors the chance to grill it to their desired level of doneness. The barbecue set menu includes doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae), onion pickle, kimchi, and salad. It is recommended to book in advance and use the designated bungalow on the day of your visit.

Save Zone - Hwajeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (세이브존 화정점)

Save Zone - Hwajeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (세이브존 화정점)

11.4Km    2024-04-19

52, Hwajeong-ro, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Polham Kids - Hwajeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (폴햄키즈 화정점)

Polham Kids - Hwajeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (폴햄키즈 화정점)

11.4Km    2024-04-23

52, Hwajeong-ro, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Odusan Unification Observatory (오두산 통일전망대)

Odusan Unification Observatory (오두산 통일전망대)

11.4Km    2024-12-03

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.

Goyang Restore Coffee (리스토어커피)

Goyang Restore Coffee (리스토어커피)

11.5Km    2024-11-06

741-35 Gwonyul-daero, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

This is a cafe where coffee made by roasting coffee beans and desserts such as Croiffles are delicious. High ceilings, natural wooden furniture, and tiled counters create a sophisticated atmosphere. The scenery seen outside the large folding door is as beautiful as a painting, making you turn on the camera.

Lotte Mart - Hwajeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 화정점)

Lotte Mart - Hwajeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 화정점)

11.5Km    2024-04-22

66, Hwajung-ro, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Olive Young - Wonheung Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 원흥역점)

11.6Km    2024-06-26

#101, #102, #107, and #108, 668, Gwonyul-daero, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Provence Village (프로방스 마을)

11.7Km    2024-10-31

69 Saeori-ro, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-946-6353

Provence Village is a themed village that began with the opening of a chic French restaurant in 1996. It has expanded to include a famous bakery cafe, Italian and Korean restaurants, shops, colorful murals, a beautiful garden, and romantic lighting displays in the evenings.

Each unique shop is connected to other shops in the village. An art studio offers a wide array of dishes used in cafes and restaurants in the village; the Living Gallery not only decorates Provence Village, but also makes decorative items such as hand-painted ceramics, available for purchase; and the European bakery boasts fresh, delicious breads. Each shop is an independent unit with a unique design concept. The Living Gallery offers shops selling ceramics, flowers, and herbs, while the Fashion Gallery consists of shops offering clothing, accessories, and interior design items. The Herb Garden hosts a wide array of cultural events and performances for visitors throughout the year.

Yetnal Sigol Babsang (옛날시골밥상)

11.8Km    2024-02-07

110 Saeori-ro, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Yetnal Sigol Babsang is a specialized Korean table d'hote restaurant, situated near the Imjingang River. The set menu comprises eight side dishes, doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae), ogokbap (steamed five-grain rice), and nurungji (scorched rice) as basic items. Customers can choose from main dishes such as ganjang gejang (soy sauce marinated crab), hwangtae gui (grilled dried pollack), and tteokgalbi (grilled galbi patties). The signature menu is the ganjang gejang jeongsik (soy sauce marinated crab set menu). Private dining is also available in separate rooms.