things to do in yanggu-gun, gangwon-do, south korea

Soyangho Lake Yanggu Section

Soyangho Lake Yanggu Section

Soyangho Lake is a man-made lake that was created when Soyang Dam, the biggest rock-filled dam in Asia, was built in 1973. The lake is a hotspot fo...

Park Soo Keun Museum

Park Soo Keun Museum

Park Soo Keun (1914-1965) was an artist who devoted his life to drawing the lives of ordinary people with a warm gaze. The Park Soo Keum Museum, wh...

Eulji Observatory

Eulji Observatory

Eulji Observatory, located near the Military Demarcation Line along the ridge of Gachilbong Peak, is now one of the most informative sites dating b...

The 4th Tunnel 4

The 4th Tunnel 4

The 4th Tunnel was discovered on March 3, 1990. It is located 1,200 meters from the Military Demarcation Line in the demilitarized zone of South Ko...

Yanggu Prehistory Museum

Yanggu Prehistory Museum

Yanggu Prehistory Museum displays artifacts from the Paleolithic Age found in Sangmuryong-ri, Yanggu-eup and the Neolith Age discovered in Hyeon-ri...

Yanggu Eco-botanical Garden

Yanggu Eco-botanical Garden

First opened in June 2004, Yanggu Eco-Botanical Garden was built on a total area of 189,141 ㎡. Nearly 3.1 billion Korean won (approximately 3 mill...

Yanggu Porcelain Museum

Yanggu Porcelain Museum

Yanggu Porcelain Museum (formerly Bangsan Porcelain Museum) exhibits white porcelain from the Bangsan area, along with its collection and tools. Th...

Paroho Lake Yanggu

Paroho Lake Yanggu

Paroho Lake is a manmade lake that was completed in 1943. The lake was created due to the construction of a hydraulic power plant in Hwacheon durin...

Yanggu Unification Hall

Yanggu Unification Hall

The Yanggu Unification Hall is located in the northernmost part of the Civilian Control Zone in Haean-myeon, Yanggu-gun. It was built and opened to...

Center Of Korea Observatory

Center Of Korea Observatory

The Center of Korea Observatory in Yanggu-gun is named for its location at the center of the Korean Peninsula. It is equipped with an 80-centimeter...

Gwangchi Recreational Forest

Gwangchi Recreational Forest

Gwangchi Recreational Forest is located near Gwangchiryeong Pass (alt. 800 meters). The pass encompasses waterfalls and valleys in a dense forest. ...

Yanggu Punch Bowl Village

Yanggu Punch Bowl Village

Punch Bowl is a highland basin situated 400-500 meters above sea level in Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do. The name comes from the basin's resemblance to a ...

Gachilbong Battlefield

Gachilbong Battlefield

The entire town of Haean-myeon is contained in Haean Basin. Also known as Punch Bowl, Haean Basin is surrounded by high peaks and one of these peak...

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Yanggu War Memorial Hall

Opened June 20, 2000, the Yanggu War Memorial Hall was built to commemorate the sacrifice and heroism of those who fought during the Korean War at ...

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Dutayeon Valley National Geopark

Dutayeon Valley is located north of the Civilian Control Line, requiring advance reservation through the Yanggu-gun Office website as well as filli...