Seungni Observatory (승리전망대)

0m 34989 2024-03-20

Gwangsam-ri, Geundong-myeon, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do

Seungni Observatory is the nearest to North Korea that is accessible to civilian visitors. It offers an expansive view of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and the areas of North Korea beyond it. Inside the observatory, there is an exhibition hall dedicated to the DMZ and North Korea. Located within the Civilian Control Zone (CCZ), the observatory strictly prohibits photography outside of designated areas. All visitors are required to always carry personal identification.

Daemyeong Tourist Hotel (대명관광호텔)

8.8 Km 24023 2024-03-20

15 Wasu-ro 181beon-gil, Seo-myeon, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do

Located in Cheorwon, Daemyeong Hotel offers various accommodations, including standard rooms, special rooms, and suites. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, internet access, a refrigerator, toiletries, and a hair dryer. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi and Netflix services in their rooms. Additionally, the hotel features a café, a pub, and an internet café for leisure and entertainment. Nearby is the Seungni Observatory, a notable DMZ peace tour site, adding a unique aspect to the stay.

Mallihyang (만리향)

16.5 Km 55 2021-03-26

7706-1, Yeongseo-ro, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-442-6022

This is a place where you can eat delicious Chinese dishes at reasonable prices. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is sweet and sour pork.

Bokjusan National Recreational Forest (국립 복주산자연휴양림)

16.9 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.

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