철원군

Cheorwon is a border destination of immense volcanic landforms along the Hantangang, traces of division, broad plains and crane habitats. Its columnar cliffs and the history of the Workers' Party Headquarters and Peace Observatory leave memories beyond scenery.

• Volcanic landforms at Goseokjeong and Hantangang's columnar joints
• The history of division at the former Labor Party building and border sites
• Seasonal wildlife scenes of cranes on the Cheorwon Plain

Highlights

Photo: ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩

Goseokjeong Pavilion

The Hantangang gorge, striking rocks and flowing river bring Cheorwon's geology and long history together in one view.

Photo: ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩

Hantangang Columnar Joint Trail

Get close to sheer basalt cliffs and the gorge to grasp the scale of a landscape shaped by volcanic activity.

Photo: ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩

Cheorwon Workers' Party Headquarters and History and Culture Park

Traces of war and division, alongside memories of old Cheorwon, invite you to revisit a vanished town.

Photo: ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩

Cranes on the Cheorwon Plain

Winter migratory birds on the broad plain and border habitats offer another peaceful image of Cheorwon.

Local flavors

Photo: 한국관광공사

Cheorwon Odae rice

Glossy, pleasantly sticky rice made from Odae rice grown on the Cheorwon Plain.

Before you travel

Festivals and seasons

Plan your trip

Photo and information sources

• Goseokjeong Pavilion · ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩
• Hantangang Columnar Joint Trail · ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩
• Cheorwon Workers' Party Headquarters and History and Culture Park · ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩
• Cranes on the Cheorwon Plain · ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩
• Cheorwon Odae rice · 한국관광공사

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