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Yanguidae Wetland Protected Area

습지보호지역(북한강)

+82-33-440-2329
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Hwacheon-eup, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do (강원 화천군 화천읍)

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Yanguidae Wetland Protected Area located between Peace’s Dam and Ojak-gyo is home to a variety of critical species deemed to have a significant value that is worthy to protect. Left untouched for 50 years due to the conflicts between North and South Korea, the area has a well preserved ecosystems. Efforts to conserve this ecosystem and guarding otter nests are needed.

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Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
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• For more info: +82-33-440-2329

Updated 2017.04.09

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From Central City Terminal, take an express bus bound for Sincheorwon Intercity Bus Terminal.
Exiting out to the right, walk for 256m to take a local bus bound for Dongsong and Jipo-ri at Galmal-eup Office Bus Stop and get off at Hakbosanghoe Bus Stop and get off at Hakbosanghoe Bus Stop. (17 bus stops)
The venue will be located around 400m to the right.

Hwacheon-eup, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do

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Yanguidae Wetland Protected Area

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Sigol Makguksu

Santorini

Myeongdong 1

Jasmine

Chuncheon Romantic Market

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival One Day Tour

Bungeoseom Island

Ddansan Mountain (딴산)

Paroho Lake

Chuncheonho Lake

Obongsan Mountain

National Center for Forest Activities Chuncheon

Cheongpyeongsa Temple (Chuncheon)

Peace Dam

Hwacheon Bimok Park (화천 비목공원)

Paroho Hanok Pension (파로호한옥펜션) [한국관광품질인증제/ Korea Quality]

Hwacheon Hanok School (화천한옥학교)[한국관광품질인증제/ Korea Quality]

Chuncheon Sejong Hotel

Ritz Hotel - Goodstay

BENIKEA Hotel Bears

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