Gyeonggi (around Seoul) · 연천군
Yeoncheon: what to see and do
A border county on the Hantan River, with basalt cliffs, waterfalls and some of Korea's oldest known stone-age sites.
Known for
- Jaein Falls, over basalt columnar cliffs
- Jeongok-ri Paleolithic site
- Sungui Hall site
What to do
See Jaein Falls, an 18 m drop over basalt cliffs, then visit the Jeongok-ri site, where stone tools were found in 1977.
Tip: Yeoncheon is a quiet border area with scattered sights, so a car or tour works best.
From Seoul: Subway Line 1 plus bus, about 2 h
Open in Google MapsOpen in Kakao Map
Nearby neighbourhoods
DongducheonA northern town at the foot of Soyosan, known for its autumn colours and a temple said to…
PocheonA northern highland county of rock gorges, a national arboretum and traditional rice-wine…
Paju DMZ and ImjingakA quiet park beside the river that marks the closest you can easily get to the border…
YangjuA northern city of hillside lookouts, herb gardens and a mountaintop observatory.
UijeongbuA northern commuter city with army-base history, a pine forest and the stew that grew out…
Paju Heyri Art Village and Provence VillageA planned village of small museums, galleries and cafes, with a pastel French style…