Yanggu: what to see and do

Known for

• Hanbando Island, a peninsula-shaped island reached by a deck path
• Punchbowl, a round basin in the Haean border area
• Dutayeon Falls, in a border zone with controlled entry

What to do

Walk the deck path to Hanbando Island, then visit the DMZ Botanical Garden and the Punchbowl lookouts. Dutayeon needs pre-registration and a guided entry.

Tip: Border-zone sites need ID and sometimes advance registration, so confirm access before you travel.

From Seoul: Bus about 2 h 30

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