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Pocheon Art Valley (포천아트밸리)

Pocheon Art Valley (포천아트밸리)

0m    42351     2022-12-28

234, Art valley-ro, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-1668-1035

The green waters of the lake and the sharply cut cliffs above make a picture-perfect landscape. This beautiful natural scenery, remnant of an old rock quarry, remained relatively unknown until the 1990s, with the opening of Pocheon Art Valley, an art & culture complex, visited by over 400 thousand people. An astronomical observatory opened in 2014, making Pocheon Art Valley a popular location for children's experience programs, on top of already being a popular date spot.

Lotte Himart - Pocheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 포천점)

Lotte Himart - Pocheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 포천점)

5.9 Km    0     2024-04-19

1411, Hoguk-ro, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Pocheon Sansawon (포천 산사원)

6.7 Km    3879     2022-12-27

25, Hwadong-ro 432beon-gil, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-531-9300

Pocheon Sansawon is a museum of traditional Korean liquor, mainly home-brewed liquor. Several rows of liquor crock pots in Sewollang, the garden in Sansawon, create a magnificent view. Old materials and books about the history of Korea's liquor culture attract visitors. After touring the museum, visitors can try non-sterilized liquor of Baesangmyeon Brewery and join activity programs for making home-brewed liquor, fruit-based liquor, seasonal liquor, and more.

Unaksan National Recreational Forest (국립 운악산자연휴양림)

Unaksan National Recreational Forest (국립 운악산자연휴양림)

7.7 Km    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.

Ildong Jaeil Yuhwang Oncheon (일동제일유황온천)

Ildong Jaeil Yuhwang Oncheon (일동제일유황온천)

9.6 Km    21612     2017-07-22

1210, Hwadong-ro, Ildong-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-536-6000


The Ildong Jaeil Oncheon is situated in the hot springs region of Pocheon-gun. Many visitors from the Seoul and Gyeongin areas come for the high-quality water that comes from the hot springs located 800~1000 meters underground.

Visitors to the Ildong hot springs region also enjoy the famous Idong galbi (grilled meat), visit the nearby Baekunsan, Gwangdeoksan, Cheonggyesan, and Unaksan Mountain ranges and also visit Nasan Golf Course and Ildong Lake.

The Ildong Jaeil Oncheon’s hot springs water are known to be effective in treating rheumatism, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, neuralgia, women’s diseases, arthritis, and various skin ailments.
 

Dongducheon Recreational Forest (동두천 자연휴양림)

Dongducheon Recreational Forest (동두천 자연휴양림)

9.6 Km    0     2024-02-16

1 Tapdonggasan-ro, Dongducheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Dongducheon Recreational Forest is a national forest park that opened in 2020. It offers various accommodation options such as Forest House, Forest Condo, and a campground. Reservations can be made through their website. There are diverse amenities including a recreation room called Momople for playing board games, blocks, and reading, a forest trail, a playground, and more. Forest experience programs vary by period and can be signed up for at the visitor center, based on availability and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Herb Island Lavender Festival (허브아일랜드 라벤더축제)

Herb Island Lavender Festival (허브아일랜드 라벤더축제)

10.4 Km    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 Light Festival (허브아일랜드 불빛동화축제)

Herb Island Light Festival (허브아일랜드 불빛동화축제)

10.4 Km    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.

Pocheon Herb Island (포천 허브아일랜드)

Pocheon Herb Island (포천 허브아일랜드)

10.5 Km    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 Agricultural Association Corporation [Tax Refund Shop] (허브아일랜드영농조합법인)

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

10.6 Km    0     2024-04-16

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

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