Gyeonggi-do
Places to visit in Yeoncheon-gun
This area has basalt formations along the Hantan River and prehistoric and Three Kingdoms period sites. Explore its waterfalls, riverside viewpoints, Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site, and fortresses by theme.
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Places to visit
10 placesJeongok-ri Prehistoric Site
Stone tools and traces of daily life from the Paleolithic era have been found here. Explore the extensive site and its exhibits to learn about life near the Hantan River long ago.
View on mapHantan River
This stretch of the Hantan River in Yeoncheon is lined with basalt cliffs and gorges. From the designated viewpoints and walking paths, look out over the river and its distinctive geology.
View on mapYeoncheon Horogoru Fortress
A distinctive Goguryeo fortress built on a triangular plot of land formed where tributaries meet the Imjin River.
View on mapEundaeri Cultural Brick Factory
A multi-use cultural space created by remodeling an abandoned brick factory in Eundaeri.
View on mapYeoncheon Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site
A Paleolithic site by the Hantan River. Since an Acheulean-style handaxe was discovered here in 1978, the site has drawn attention around the world. It is Historic Site No. 268.
View on mapHantan River Tourist Site
A tourist destination in a naturally scenic location overlooking the Hantan River.
View on mapYeoncheon Jaein Falls
This 18.5-meter waterfall is one of Yeoncheon's notable scenic sites.
View on mapDangpo Fortress
A flatland fortress from the Three Kingdoms period, built using natural cliffs.
View on mapGodaesan Mountain
This 832-meter mountain rises across Yeoncheon and Cheorwon counties. Several hiking trails start near the parking area, and the summit overlooks the surrounding mountains and northern border area.
View on mapTomb of King Gyeongsun
The tomb of Silla's last king stands on a hill near Gorangpo along the Imjin River. Explore this site, known as a Silla royal tomb located outside Gyeongju.
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Scenes of the area
- Hantan River cliffs and stories from the past.
- Yeoncheon Horogoru Fortress.
- Eundae-ri Cultural Brick Factory and Yeoncheon Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site.
- From the mountain slopes to Gorangpo