Gyeonggi-do
Places to visit in Paju-si
This area has a town of books and art, as well as historic sites around the Imjin River. Explore workshops and exhibitions, or enjoy an outing by the river.
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24 placesHeyri Art Village
An art village with museums, galleries, studios, and cafes. Admire the architecture and look for small exhibition spaces.
View on mapPaju Book City
An urban area with publishers and cultural spaces focused on books. Explore bookstores, exhibition spaces, and distinctive buildings on foot.
View on mapImjingak Tourist Site
A peace and history tourism site near the Imjingang River. Explore its monuments and viewpoints to see traces of Korea's division.
View on mapImjingak Tourist Site
A place to reflect on the history of Korea's division and war. You can visit Mangbaedan Altar, the Freedom Bridge, and Pyeonghwa Nuri Park.
View on mapGongneung Tourist Site
Enjoy the natural scenery around Gongneung Lake at this tourist site, which has a campground and walking paths.
View on mapOdusan Unification Observatory
Look out over the meeting point of the Han and Imjin rivers. Explore exhibits and views of Paju and the landscape across the river.
View on mapPaju Jangneung Royal Tomb
This Joseon royal tomb holds King Injo and Queen Inyeol. Walk through the forested grounds and explore the tomb's history and quiet scenery.
View on mapGyeonggi Future Education Campus Paju
This education campus runs English and future education programs. Its buildings are modeled on a European-style village, making the grounds pleasant to explore on foot.
View on mapNational Folk Museum of Korea, Paju
This national museum preserves and presents folk materials. Explore the open storage areas and conservation science spaces to see artifacts and how they are cared for.
View on mapYeongjip Bow and Arrow Museum
Explore traditional bows and arrows at this specialized museum in Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju.
View on mapPaju Jangdan Bean Wellbeing Center
Explore exhibits and activities themed around Paju Jangdan beans. Rows of earthenware jars stand out across the grounds.
View on mapThird Infiltration Tunnel
Explore this underground tunnel on a DMZ security tour in Paju. Follow the narrow, dark rock passage to learn about the history of Korea's division.
View on mapGamaksan Mountain
This mountain spans Paju, Yangju, and Yeoncheon, with forest trails and hiking routes. The broad, level summit is also home to the Gamaksan Monument.
View on mapMajang Lake
Set among mountain slopes, this lake has a suspension bridge across the water and walking trails along its shores.
View on mapByeokchoji Botanical Garden
Walk among trees and gardens at this arboretum in Paju.
View on mapBogwangsa Temple
This old temple sits at the foot of Goryeongsan. Explore its buildings on the mountain slope and the surrounding forest trails.
View on mapRock-carved Standing Buddhas in Yongmi-ri, Paju
These two rock-carved Buddha statues stand in the grounds of Yongamsa Temple in Paju. Their figures, carved into a large rock, blend with the temple setting.
View on mapYulgok Arboretum
Walk through the forest and garden scenery at this arboretum in Paju.
View on mapHwaseokjeong Pavilion
This historic pavilion stands beside the Imjin River. Rebuilt after the Korean War, it still offers views of the river and surrounding landscape.
View on mapUnjeong Lake Park
Walk or cycle around the large lake in the center of Unjeong New Town. The lake and waterside paths offer a place to stroll in the city.
View on mapFirst Garden
Explore garden scenery and themed areas at this theme park in Paju.
View on mapSimhaksan Mountain
This low mountain in Paju's Gyoha area has forest trails with views of the surrounding plains and city.
View on mapPaju Samneung Royal Tombs
This Joseon royal tomb site comprises Gongneung, Sunneung, and Yeongneung. Follow forest trails to explore the three tombs and their surroundings.
View on mapPaju Deokeun-ri Prehistoric Dwelling Site and Dolmen Group
This prehistoric settlement and dolmen site is in Wollong-myeon. Explore traces of early life in Paju and its stone tombs.
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Scenes of the area
- Books, art, and a riverside village.
- Imjingak Tourist Site and Gongneung Tourist Site.
- Tongil Dongsan and old royal tombs
- Traditional archery and Jangdan beans
- Mountains in northern Paju and the DMZ
- An eastern route of lakes and mountain temples
- Yulgok's scenery along the Imjin River
- Unjeong Lake and southern forest trails
- Old tombs in Paju's fields