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Santa's Village: Where Christmas Lasts All Year Round The Christmas mood persists all year round in the village. Over the big arch lies a winter village, making you feel that Santa Clause might appear from somewhere. Surrounded by pine trees, the village is a fairytale-like area that consists of Santa house, Santa house church, and herb fields where light fairytale festivals are held throughout the year.Santa House is a souvenir shop selling handicrafts made of herbs. Light snacks and s are available for those who feel like grabbing something to eat as well. On a low hill outside Santa House stands a small church. Clay dolls and handicrafts are on display, and visitors can write letters to loved ones or say heartfelt prayers for them. The season when the village becomes most enjoyable is, of course, winter. The 9920 m2 (106,778 ft2) herb field is lit up with different colors, and beautiful songs resonate across the village. But the climax of the light festival is the 300 m (984 ft)-long heart tunnel. The breathtaking view of the passageway hung with heart-shaped wish papers will remind viewers of beautiful memories with loved ones.

LocationPocheon

TypeNatural Beauty
Herb Island

Sky Herb Farm: The sound of the bell that makes your dreams come true Sitting on the top of the hill, which takes about 20 minutes to reach on foot along the herb trail, is the Sky Herb Farm. The trail may seem rather steep, but the colorful umbrella decoration and five photo zones with the cycle of life as theme entertain the hiker. In each photo zone, different herb aromas are sprayed like fog, creating an even more romantic atmosphere. The pastel-toned Sky Herb Farm is the biggest herb farm in S. Korea. Spanning 16,500m2 (177,604 ft2), the farm is home to 13 types of herbs (mint, lavender, rosemary, lemon balm, etc.), which fill it with thick herb aroma in summer and produce stunning subtle-colored scenery in winter.At the rear of the farm is a bell tower that is known to make wishes come true. The white stone walls reminding one of Santorini provide great backgrounds to photo takers. The bell sounds clear and graceful when the string is pulled. Legend has it that one ring of the bell grants love, two rings give health, and three rings grant wishes.

LocationPocheon

TypeNatural Beauty
Herb Island

Herbs Healing Center: An aromatic, healthy herbal experience The center helps visitors experience eco-friendly healthcare methods using herbs. The interior design and mood of the building that evoke the image of a castle in a fairytale are something to look forward to as well. Upon entering the place full of charming little herbal items and therapy products, visitors are treated to an herbal roll-on application on the neck, which relieves fatigue. Herbs have been used for medicinal purposes since the 4th century B.C. The current word “herb” was what they used to refer to aromatic plants. Herbs with delicate scents and medical effects have a wide range of uses as well as many ways to use them. The Herbs Healing Center sells ready-made herbal goods and offers simple hands-on programs that allow participants to cleanse themselves using herbs or apply the plants on the body together with some DIY programs to create herbal products. he herbs & spices hall showcases a variety of spices that remove the unpleasant odor or improve the pleasant aromas of food ingredients and the spices storage method. The herbs craft hall features a wide range of handicrafts made of herbs and provides activities that allow the participants to make one themselves.After exploring the museum, explorers can take a walk around the neighboring mini-lake park. Resembling Venice, the park is a gift of the museum, designed to exude the MedTo experience more professional herbal therapy, sign up for the detox program held on the second floor. Diverse premium programs such as body constitution consultation, herbal tea tasting, herbal bathing goods experience, and tactile experience are available. For those looking for more affordable programs, try the permanent programs offered on the first floor. Programs that create personal herbal gardens or natural aroma guided by gardening specialists and aromatherapists are open to anyone who signs up on-site.*Website: http://www.herbhealingcenter.co.kr/

LocationPocheon

TypeNatural Beauty
Herb Island

Herbs Museum: A space for drinking and eating herbs and herbal therapy A place packed with exotic architecture and beautiful plants welcomes visitors who just entered Herb Island. It is the Herbs Museum, which consists of a total of seven exhibition halls where visitors can experience a variety of herbal uses such as tea, medicine, etc.Located right next to the entrance is the Aroma Therapy Hall. Medical packs containing nine herbal seeds such as lavender, cinnamon, and chamomile are for sale. The tea exhibition room features teacups from the East and the West along with tea-diffusing tools. Representative teas from different countries are on display along with S. Korea’s first teabag machine. he herbs & spices hall showcases a variety of spices that remove the unpleasant odor or improve the pleasant aromas of food ingredients and the spices storage method. The herbs craft hall features a wide range of handicrafts made of herbs and provides activities that allow the participants to make one themselves.After exploring the museum, explorers can take a walk around the neighboring mini-lake park. Resembling Venice, the park is a gift of the museum, designed to exude the Med

LocationPocheon

TypeNatural Beauty
Herb Island

Herbs & Plants Museum: A place filled with green aroma all year round From the humble entrance reminiscent of a hut in a laid-back farm unfolds a vast and beautiful herbal garden. It is the Herbs & Plants Museum and S. Korea’s largest herbal garden with some 340 types of herbs and plants, which can take over one hour to tour for close observers.Commonly found herbs, such as rosemary, apple mint, and lavender, as well as tropical trees and herbs that are hardly seen in Korea including rubber tree, bottle palm, and poinsettia (often used as Christmas trees) are all growing here. At Herbal Hall and Tropical Hall is Sky Garden decorated with exotic flowers. Lamb’s ear, which is as soft as a lamb's earlobe, crown of thorns blooming amid its thorns, and bougainvillea, the bright red flower, are must-sees. There are benches in the rest area -- which serve as a photo zone as well -- prepared for those who could use a break.The exit of Sky Garden is linked to Santa’s Village. To purchase any of the herbs or plants in the garden, go back to the entrance and shop at the store located on the left.

LocationPocheon

TypeNatural Beauty
Pocheon Art Valley

Lake Performance Hall: An aqua performance stage surrounded by rocks The stage is made with wooden decks against the backdrop of granite cliffs with the cut ends exposed.The stand can accommodate up to 300 people. The stage on the lake together with the background of cut granites make for a very unique sight; the echoing effects ringing from the stone walls make special music particular to this place. Performances held here are mainly media facade performances (utilizing the cliffs), magic shows, and jazz concerts. For more information, visit the website. Outside the hall toward the spiral stairway is an outdoor sculpture park attuned to the surrounding scenery. The park is also popular among visitors who want to pose with some 20 sculptures. At night, the lights create a cozy atmosphere that is not found during daytime.At the back of the lake park is a cafe located next to a quiet promenade for those who feel like grabbing a bite before/after watching a show.*Tip: To find out about how the once-devastated quarry turned into a space for culture and art, visit the “Stone Culture Exhibition Center.” It is located next to the ticket booth, providing information on granites, the main component of Pocheon Art Valley, and untold stories of corners of the valley.

LocationPocheon

TypeTheme Park
Pocheon Art Valley

Sky Garden of Hope: Dreams come true at the top of the faintish stone steps Located about 10 minutes away from the Astronomical Science Center, Sky Park is a beautiful place with notes of wishes hanging on Sotdae. The staircase seems rather long, but the effort is worth it with the scenic views of Cheonjuho Lake on the left and of the cliffs and the entire Art Valley on the right.Matching the name Sky Garden of Hope, the top of the garden is filled with notes of wishes left by visitors yearning for eternal love, health of their family, and many others. From the garden, there are two ways to proceed: the steps directly leading to Lake Performance Hall, and a roundabout way toward Sculpture Park. The steps offer a closer look at granites with beautiful patterns, but the steep and narrow path is not suitable for the fragile or those with fear of heights. Under the spiral-shaped 20m (66 ft)-long stairway are scenic rocks surrounding Cheonjuho Lake and Lake Performance Hall.

LocationPocheon

TypeTheme Park
Pocheon Art Valley

Astronomical Science Center: Commune with the sky The center consists of exhibition halls on the first and second floors, a planetarium on the third floor, and a celestial bodies observation hall on the rooftop. The Free Exhibition Hall features the earth's structure, the solar system’s constellation and others. The spaceman model standing on the first floor at the entrance to the first floor is the center’s iconic photo spot.Special tour points of the center include the digital guestbook program that allows visitors to take photos and send it as an email to themselves, the constellation zone where the s of stars tell the directions of the sky, and the infrared camera that shows the high-temperature spots in red and low-temperature ones in blue. The planetarium (third floor) and the celestial bodies observation hall (rooftop) are open to reservations only. Reservations are made on the first floor for the hourly program that includes a 20-minute video watching on constellations, followed by a 30-minute long observation on the rooftop. When the queue is long, sign up first and look around the lake while waiting. During the video, chairs move and winds blow in tune with the images of constellations that change based on different seasons for audiences to feel as if they are on a space trip, but photography is not allowed.*Tip: http://artvalley.pocheon.go.kr/star

LocationPocheon

TypeTheme Park
Pocheon Art Valley

Cheonjuho Lake: The legend of the emerald-colored lake Filmed here was the Legend of the Blue Sea scene where Jeon Ji-hyun was swimming as a mermaid in an emerald-colored sea.Other Korean dramas featuring the beautiful background include Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo starring IU, and A Korean Odyssey starring Lee Seung-gi. The blue lake that is 20 m (66 ft) deep is not artificially created. It is a gift from nature. A pond was formed while granite was dug, later containing rain and spring water.When seen up close, the lake sparkles in the color of emerald with the light from the granite soil at the bottom of the lake reflected in the sunlight. This great photo spot is always busy with tourists who want to capture the whole scenic lake in a camera lens. So be sure to enjoy the view.

LocationPocheon

TypeTheme Park
Pocheon Art Valley

Pocheon Art Valley: Rebirth of an abandoned stone mountain Pocheon Art Valley was a granite quarry in the 1960s when heated industrialization was driving S. Korea. The stones were once useful in constructing buildings and running factories, but the demand started to plunge dramatically from 2000, leaving the quarry in ruins. Afterward, however, the devastated ground became the foundation of Pocheon Art Valley, an ecological area where nature and man breathe together.The former quarry is now a culture & art space themed “stone” with stone culture exhibition, stone sculpture park, etc. The once small pool created under the 50-meter (164 ft) cliff while digging the granite has been regenerated as Cheonjuho Lake filled with spring water and rain, offering habitats for wild animals. Standing between the clear lake and the cliff is Lake Performance Hall. The architecture with its beautiful scenery and out-of-this-world atmosphere was one of the filming s of the television series Legend of the Blue Sea starring Jeon Ji-hyun and Lee Min-ho. Measuring 140,743 m2 (1,514,945 ft2), Art Valley can be explored by monorail as well as on foot. Pets are allowed but should be kept in carriers in the monorail. It takes about 20 minutes from the ticket booth to the farthest spot on foot, so visitors usually ride the monorail to the Astronomical Science Center and walk from there, enjoying the view of the lake.*Tip: Keep your ticket until you enter the Astronomical Science Center since it is required for admission.

LocationPocheon

TypeTheme Park
Heyri Artvalley

Museum of Musical Instruments of the World: Explore a wide variety of instruments The museum features about 2,000 musical instruments from some 110 countries. Visitors are allowed to touch or play most of the instruments.The folk music devices reflect the culture and history of nations in Africa, Europe, Latin America, and other regions. Made of natural materials such as animal bones, leather, or wood, they gracefully produce the sound of nature like chirping birds, howling wind, or falling rain.Among them is the didgeriddo from Australia. The huge 2-meter (6.5-ft) long instrument looks somewhat like a large pipe. The African balafon with bottle gourds reminds one of the marimba, and differently sized djembes used to add excitement to African events are showcased as well. One of the traditional Korean instruments, “wooden fish,” is displayed on the left side of the hall. The unique-sounding, carp-shaped hollow tool was mainly used in Buddhist temples, encouraging beholders to dedicate themselves to understanding just like the fish that always keep their eyes open.On the other hand, hands-on programs are offered on the first floor. There are new programs each day, ranging from lectures about the history of the instruments to instrument-making activities and video & commentary sessions.*Website: http://www.e-musictour.com/

LocationPaju

TypeOthers
Heyri Artvalley

ByeokBong Korea Jewelry Museum: Refined beauty The museum was established by Master Kim Young-hi (intangible cultural heritage Gyeonggi No. 18) to make the crafts of the royals and nobles from the Joseon Dynasty accessible to the public.Sessions are available on the first floor for visitors to make bracelets and rings themselves using natural jewelry as well as the traditional knot-tying method, offering a chance to create unique ornaments for only KRW 10,000 - 50,000.The permanent exhibition hall on the basement showcases the works of Master Kim and the ornaments of the family of King Yeong-chin, the last crown prince of Korea. The king was taken to Japan by force at 11, where he got married. The following year, the couple had a son, came back to Korea, and had a traditional Korean wedding ceremony. Master Kim restored the jewelry used for the royal event, including a jade band used by King Yeong-chin, a colorful norigae ornament, and a hairpin in the shape of a phoenix. Moreover, the hall displays ornaments made of various precious stones such as crystal, coral, and amber, alongside stones in different groups; thus demonstrating the beauty of the jewelry as well as the processing and gem-restoring skills.Note that the ornament experience session takes about half an hour, and the charge includes the material cost.

LocationPaju

TypeOthers
Heyri Artvalley

Hanhyanglim Onggi Museum: In search of vestiges of old bowls The museum displays a collection of onggis that couple Chairman Yi and Director Han has accumulated since 1987 and modern ceramics from home and abroad.The onggi or Korea’s traditional sauce container has now given way to plastic or stainless steel ones due to the cumbersomeness and the demanding production method. Nonetheless, the pottery is being recognized for its artistic value and outstanding storage capability, and the museum is attracting more visitors, too. The first floor of the museum hosts permanent exhibitions of Korea’s varying onggis by region, ranging from onggi accessories to large jars, whereas the second floor features special exhibitions.Moreover, the museum building itself is a work of architectural art. Inspired by mountains, the construction offers the highest views in town. The structure in the shape of unfolded stairs was designed as if it is dependent on and buried by the mountain instead of distorting it. The side of the building, which leads to the second floor, is raised like a mountain. The entire building is also exposed to sunlight as onggis look most natural under natural light.The purchasable accessories are displayed on the right side of the first floor. English leaflets on the history of the museum are available.

LocationPaju

TypeOthers
Heyri Artvalley

In front of Reed Square: Enjoy a special walk in reeds At the entrance of the cluster of reeds in the central square stands a board with a poem titled You in Heyri, which depicts a precious meeting among the sun, moon, stars, trees, and grass. The spot, linked to the entrance to the village, serves as a signpost as well.Set up at the heart of the reeds are wooden decks like stepping bridges; laid on the outskirts are the broad lawn and sculptures. The first sculpture is Mother of Nature, which represents the image of a mother lying on the earth with her head resting on her arm. Kids are playing as if in a jungle gym. Chairs in a conversation are bigger than men, facing each other with a path in between; it is a popular photo spot.The reeds bloom in autumn but create special scenery all year round with lotus flowers, thick greenery in summer, and delicate colors in autumn. The promenade along the wooden decks surrounded by the reeds is not long, and there is Rock Suitable for Sitting on the way. Though small, each sculpture is a work of art worth appreciating.

LocationPaju

TypeOthers
Heyri Artvalley

Heyri Artvalley Gate 7: Entrance to where culture and arts bloom Founded in 1998, Heyri Artvalley is a town dedicated to exhibitions, performances, and festivals held by different artists. Some 380 artists including painters, architects, and musicians signed up as members to put up buildings and carry out their activities here.There are a total of nine entrances including Gate 7, and all of them are connected to Reed Square at the center of the village. The buildings were constructed by or with the help of well-known architects at home/abroad and designed in eco-friendly ways under the principle of non-use of paints and not higher than three stories aboveground. Each of the structures is imbued with the propensities and philosophies of the builders, constituting a work of art by itself. Some of them even have names given by their architects. Building information and architects can be found on the website.Exploring the whole town takes at least half a day. Thus, getting a guide map at the Community House near Gate 9 is recommended in case of searching for a certain exhibition hall or a building. Likewise, the “Donadona electric bus” awaits those who prefer a ride at the ticket booth near Gate 1.

LocationPaju

TypeOthers
Sanmeoru Farm

Promotion Hall: Where visitors can taste 10-year-old wine Meoru de seo, the wine manufactured by Sanmaru Farm, and other products made from wild grapes can be tasted and purchased here. As the oldest winery in S. Korea that manufactures wild grape wines, Sanmeoru Farm is the only place where over 10-year-old wine is available. Dry wine, sweet wine, Gamaksan wild grape wine, and grape wine extract are on display, but “Meoru de seo” dry wine is the most popular, made of the juice taken from only high-quality wild grapes and matured for a total of ten years (one year in oak barrels, nine years in the wine cellar tunnel) without using any additives. The sweetness, refreshing scent, and deep flavor native to wild grapes are impressive. The unique charm not found in grape wine makes it a great gift as well. Meoru de seo goes well with any dishes but more particularly with greasy meat dishes. Wild grape extract, which can be added to other alcohol or beverages, is also favored by many.

LocationPaju

TypeOthers
Sanmeoru Farm

Sanmeoru vine tunnel: A fantastic tunnel created by nature On the way from the wine cellar to the Sanmeoru Farm Promotion Hall is a tunnel made of vines that grow on an arch frame. Wild grapes are planted not just on the way to the cellar but at the entrance to the farm, the outdoor restroom, and the campsite.Without being artificially groomed or sprayed with pesticide, the grapes are next to “wild.” Deemed a gift of nature, the grapes are not harvested intentionally to leave them for the pigeon. Moreover, this is one of the best photo spots made by nature. On a clear day, the sunlight shines through the grape leaves forming the green tunnel, creating fantastic scenery. Furthermore, unlike other grapes that mature together as a cluster, wild grapes mature separately.In August and September when wild grapes mature in earnest, the green and purple colors gathered together look picturesque. Be sure to capture the image with your camera.

LocationPaju

TypeOthers
Sanmeoru Farm

Experience hall: Make your own personal wine souvenir Here, visitors can explore the manufacturing process of “Meoru de seo” and join the “make your own wine” activity (KRW 17,000 including the winery tour). The process is easily explained with photos and brief descriptions, from harvesting wild grapes to bottling them. The “make your own wine” activity is a program that bottles pre-manufactured wine into unique bottles. First, participants should put their wine into bottles, taking care not to make bubbles.Then, close the bottle with a disinfected cork and use a presser to seal it. After that, bring the sealed bottle to a staff member who will cover the bottle opening with a film and contract it with a heater. Lastly, print a label with the selected photo and attach it to the bottle. The job is so easy that even children can do it. The wine used for the program is Sweet Wine, which is manufactured and sold here. Sanmeoru Farm matures wine in three containers: jars, oak barrels, and tanks. Traditional Korean jars or onggis have been used to make Korea’s traditional wine and are suitable for producing subtler, sweeter wine. The Sweet Wines sold here are all matured in onggis. With the right density and sweetness, the wine is relatively easy on wine beginners.

LocationPaju

TypeOthers
Sanmeoru Farm

Wine cellar: The tunnel where wine matures The wine cellar is S. Korea’s only wine storage tunnel spanning 100 m (330 ft) long. Since the temperature here is 15 degrees Celsius (59 degrees Fahrenheit), aging of wine is done all year round.The number engraved on the door handle of the entrance to the cellar, 1979, indicates the year wild grapes were first harvested here. The number is often found here and there in the farm as a reminder to go back to the basics and the passion of the early days. Arranged inside the cellar are some 100 oak barrels and wine bottles. The barrels, shelves, and fixing devices are all made of wood, creating a mood reminiscent of overseas culture. The cellar storing premium wine for famed chefs and wine lovers is located at the deepest corner.Outside of the cellar is an access to an experience hall, the left side of which is decorated with an impressive mural of a big angel pouring wine. The painting reflects the practice of calling wine with excellent aroma “angel’s tears,” endearing itself to visitors who love posing against its background.

LocationPaju

TypeOthers
Sanmeoru Farm

Sanmeoru Farm: The taste of wine loaded with deep aroma Practicing eco-friendly agriculture for four decades, the winery owns S. Korea’s only underground wine maturing tunnel, producing wines made of wild grapes harvested from Jeokseong-myeon in Paju. Some wineries do use caves or tunnels to store wine, but Sanmeoru Farm is the only place that runs the wine storage designed by the operator itself to control temperature and humidity sensitively.Compared to normal grapes, wild grapes are only about 2/3 in size but sweeter and packed with 10 times more calcium, phosphorus, iron, and various minerals. A wine produced here, Meoru de seo, is famed for the harmonious combination of fruity, chocolate, and vanilla aromas to produce the best taste. The farm offers different experience programs: winery tour to taste wild grape wine and explore the wine maturing tunnel; harvesting; and wild grape chocolate and jam making. The most popular one is “making my own wine,” which allows one to attach a personal label to the bottle into which personally made wine is put.

LocationPaju

TypeOthers

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