연천 가볼만한 곳C.S.Lewis
Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi-do, where fall comes a little earlier than other regions. Yeoncheon is a DMZ border area, and there are many places to see where nature and history coexist.
Yeoncheon is located an hour and a half away from Seoul by car. It is also very attractive as a day trip destination near Seoul.
You can enjoy beautiful scenery all four seasons, such as azaleas in spring, rhododendrons and sunflowers in early fall, autumn leaves, and snow in winter, so it is great to visit anytime.
Yeoncheon is always beautiful, but the editor recommends autumn the most among the four seasons of Yeoncheon. You can enjoy everything from sunflowers to rhododendrons to autumn leaves. Let’s take a closer look at its charm.
A sunflower festival is held in Horogoru every year from mid-September to October. The Horogoru Sunflower Festival is held around a 10,000-pyeong sunflower field along the Horogoru fortress wall.
You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Imjin River along with sunflowers, so it has become a representative festival of Yeoncheon that many people visit.
In addition, you can enjoy cosmos along with sunflowers, so you can enjoy an even more abundant flower feast in mid-September.
Since cosmos bloom about 1-2 weeks later than sunflowers, we recommend visiting around mid to late September.
There is a walking path between the sunflower fields, so you can enjoy the sunflowers up close.
After enjoying the sunflowers, let’s also climb up to Horogoru Fortress.
Horogoru was also a military stronghold during the Three Kingdoms Period, and it is believed that it was used as a defensive facility to block enemy forces crossing the river when the Imjin River served as a border river.
The height of the fortress wall is a whopping 28m, and you can enjoy the view of Yeoncheon from Horogoru Fortress. The view of the sunflower and cosmos fields from Horogoru Fortress is especially beautiful. The most recommended time is after 5 PM, when you can enjoy the beautiful sunset and sunflowers, creating an even more mystical landscape. Various experience booths are also operated during the festival, so it would be great to visit with your family.
Yeoncheonhorogoru
1257-1 Wondang-ri, Jangnam-myeon, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do
The dandelion with its round and pointed shape is quite cute. Dandelion comes in a variety of colors, including red and orange, and is most beautiful in autumn.
Dandelion Park is about a 30-minute drive from Yeoncheon Hantangang Tourist Site. Dandelion is in full bloom at the end of October, and you can see as many as 22,000 dandelion plants at Yeoncheon Imjingang Dandelion Park.
There are also many photo zones where you can take pictures with Dandelion, so if you like taking pictures, don’t miss it. At Daepsari Park, you can rent props such as umbrellas, so you can take pictures with various styles.
Another attractive point is that it is a lesser-known place compared to other tourist attractions in Yeoncheon, so you can enjoy it in a quiet place. The contrast between the blue autumn sky and the deep colors of Daepsari is quite beautiful.
Since Daepsari is not commonly seen in the surrounding area, it is even more unique when you see it in person. At Daepsari Park, you can see fields of zinnias and reeds along the beautiful natural scenery of the Imjin River, so if you want to fully experience the autumn atmosphere, visit them together.
Imjin River Daepsari Park
422 Samgot-ri, Jung-myeon, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do
Autumn foliage is something you can’t miss in autumn. Jaein Falls is a place where you can enjoy autumn foliage and a beautiful waterfall at the same time.
Jaein Falls, a representative tourist attraction of the Hantangang River, is 18m high and 30m wide, and the clear water flowing along the basalt cliff is impressive.
A suspension bridge located at the entrance to Jaein Falls. Here, you can enjoy the thrill and appreciate the grandeur of Jaein Falls.
If you visit in October or November, you can enjoy the colorful autumn leaves and Jaein Falls.
The plains sank, creating a large valley, which in turn created a waterfall. There is a pond under the waterfall, so you can see the waterfall falling up close.
Yeoncheon Jaein Falls was designated as a UNESCO World Geopark in Hantangang. Therefore, you can also enjoy the unique topography of the Hantangang River basin. In addition to columnar jointing, you can observe various topographical features such as eroded caves, gas tubes, and potholes. You can also observe the water stream from the waterfall eroding the area under the waterfall, creating a pothole about 5m high.
Yeoncheon Jaein Falls, which creates an even more mysterious atmosphere with the combination of autumn mood and topographical features. It is even more gorgeous and beautiful when the autumn leaves change color, so let’s take a leisurely walk.
Various things to see and enjoy in Yeoncheon, widely distributed from the DMZ border area. From historical sites to beautiful natural scenery where you can feel the autumn mood. Yeoncheon is a must-visit travel destination near Seoul.
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