Forest of Wisdom (지혜의 숲)

18.6Km 2025-10-24

145 Hoedong-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm
The music video for Girls’ Generation’s debut song “Into the New World” was filmed here, and Hyoyeon’s dance break scene took place on the outside stairs. The building, which is known for its award-winning architecture, has also served as the backdrop for dramas such as “Romance Is a Bonus Book” and “The World of the Married.”

Paju Book City (파주 출판도시)

18.6Km 2024-02-29

Munbal-dong, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-955-0050

Paju Book City was formed in 1989 by a group of publishers who sought to modernize the distribution structure of Korea’s publishing industry. The addition of structures later on created its current form as a cultural complex. Today, Paju Book City is home to a large collection of publishing houses, printing companies, and bookbinding companies. Some publishing houses run their own libraries, secondhand book shops, and thematic libraries. There are plenty of book cafés and art shops in the area, and visitors can also occasionally enjoy cultural events, lectures, and concerts by publishing houses.

Provence Village (프로방스 마을)

18.7Km 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.

Uniqlo - Gimpo Janggi Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 김포장기)

18.9Km 2024-04-19

1523, Gimpo-daero, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Samantha Thavasa - Lotte Paju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (사만사타바사 롯데 파주점)

18.9Km 2024-04-18

1F, 284, Munbal-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Line - Lotte Paju* Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (라인 롯데(아)파주점*)

18.9Km 2024-04-22

(Munbal-dong) 2F, 284, Munbal-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Museum HEI (뮤지엄헤이)

18.9Km 2024-10-04

885-43 Pyeonghwa-ro, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Museum HEI is a large media art gallery located in Paju, named after the common greeting in Finland, the world's happiest country. The gallery features 20 different themed contents, all under the overarching concept of "beautiful moments in life."

Lotte Paju Premium Outlet (롯데 파주 프리미엄아울렛)

19.1Km 2025-01-06

390, Hoedong-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-960-2500

Lotte Paju Premium Outlet is Korea’s largest premium outlet, offering more than 250 international and Korean luxury brands at affordable prices. The outlet aims to be a family-friendly location, with amenities including Lotte Cinema, a merry-go-round, an electric train, premium train, and many kids' facilities. The neighboring Simhaksan Mountain creates a natural environment for a relaxing time. The outlet is also conveniently located in the vicinity of Paju Book City.

Kenzo - Lotte Paju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (겐조 롯데(아)파주점)

19.1Km 2024-04-16

390, Hoedong-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Ralph Lauren - Lotte Outlets Paju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (랄프로렌 롯데파주아울렛지점)

19.1Km 2024-04-16

Store #113, 1F Lotte Premium Outlet Paju Branch, 390, Hoedong-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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