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Pocheon Art Valley 포천아트밸리

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234, Artvalley-ro, Sinbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do (경기도 포천시 신북면 아트밸리로 234)

A former quarry transformed into a culture and arts space
Oddly shaped rocks and a beautiful lake were once a closed quarry. The transformation was the outcome of Korea's first environment restoration project led by Pocheon-si. As of now, more than 1 million tourists visit this place every year. It's also a popular culture and art complex loved by local residents, with various programs including special exhibitions, as well as weekend and special performances.

Utilization information

・Age limit : Depends on the program

・Information : Activity programs and the art shop
Aroma crafts: Aromatherapy and making natural soaps, natural cosmetics and aroma candles
Glass & pottery crafts: Line drawing, hand painting pottery, making glass craft works (accessories, etc.)
Fancy wood: Fancy wood, DIY science, horoscope board game, creative mini-Jenga class, etc.
Recycling: Recycling (toys and daily supplies), a variety of crafts (resin art, mug craft, leather craft, napkin art, wood marker, miniature craft, hanji (traditional Korean paper) craft, etc.
Socks & fleshy plant crafts: Sock toy making, fleshy plant & dough art
Stone crafts: Plate stone carving, and making a stone mortar, a stone pen case, stone candles, a business card holder, a door plate, etc.
Coffee & cookie art: Barista program, cookie art, etc.
Ball-making program
* Above programs are subject to change. Please call in advance.

・Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-538-3485

・Parking Facilities : Available

・Closed : Open all year round

・Operating Hours : Summer (March-October) 09:00-22:00
Winter (November-February) 09:00-21:00
* Mondays: 09:00-19:00 (Last admission 18:00)
* Last admission: 2 hours before closing
* Hours (education & exhibition centers): 09:00-18:00

Admission Fees

Individuals
* Adults - Non-local residents 5,000 won / Local residents 2,000 won
* Teenagers - Non-local residents 3,000 won / Local residents 1,500 won
* Children - Non-local residents 1,500 won / Local residents 800 won

Groups (20 people or more)
* Adults - Non-local residents 3,000 won / Local residents 1,500 won
* Teenagers - Non-local residents 2,000 won / Local residents 1,000 won
* Children - Non-local residents 1,000 won / Local residents 500 won

* Free admission: Seniors, preschoolers (ID required)

Facility Utilization Fees

Monorail
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A 420 m-long monorail installed on a slope which is used as the main access route to Pocheon Art Valley.

Monorail fares for individual tourists

  (Round trip)
 Non-local residents - Adults 4,500 won/Youth 3,500 won/Children 2,500 won
 Local residents - Adults 2,300 won/Youth 1,800 won/Children 1,300 won
  (Single trip)
 Non-local residents - Adults 3,500 won/Youth 2,500 won/Children 1,800 won
 Local residents - Adults 1,800 won/Youth 1,300 won/Children 1,000 won

. Monorail fares for group tourists
  (a group of 20 or more)
 Round trip - Adults 3,600 won/Youth 2,800 won/Children 2,000 won
 Single trip - Adults 2,800 won/Youth 2,000 won/Children 1,500 won
(a group of 50 or more)
 Round trip - Adults 3,200 won/Youth 2,500 won/Children 1,800 won
 Single trip - Adults 2,500 won/Youth 1,800 won/Children 1,300 won

※ Free for preschoolers (For groups from day care centers or kindergartens, the fare is 1,000 won per person)
※ Companion dogs must be in a dog carrier on the monorail

Available Facilities

Major facilities: Cheonjuho Lake, observation deck (Sky Garden of Hope) & Doleum Stairway, Sculpture Park, Stone Culture Exhibition Center, other sculptures, etc
. Convenient facilities: Lookout Café, Korean restaurant, monorail, etc.
Cultural facilities: Outdoor performance venues (a lakeside stage and a stage on the ridge), Pocheon Art Valley Astronomical Science Museum, and Educational Exhibition Center

Reservation Info. for Foreigners

For more information about education & activity programs, call +82-31-538-3485.

Interpretation Services Offered

Leaflets (English, Chinese)

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