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Jiktangpokpo Falls [National Geopark]

Jiktangpokpo Falls [National Geopark]

직탕폭포 (한탄강 국가지질공원) · Gangwon · Parks & nature

Jiktangpokpo Falls is location in the middle of Hantangang River, which runs through town of Dongsong-eup in Cheorwon. Unlike other falls, Jiktangpokpo Falls is not tall, but wide instead as the 3 meter-high falls stretch almost 60 meters from bank to bank. Widely known for its grandeur and beauty, Jiktangpokpo Falls is one of the 8 scenic wonders of Cheorwon. It is an ideal summer vacation spot and visitors can enjoy the savory maeuntang (spicy seafood stew) made with freshwater fish at one of the many restaurants located in the vicinity.

TypeParks & nature
RegionGangwon
AddressJangheung-ri, Dongsong-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do
ClosedN/A (Open all year round)

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Hours and admission change with the season and on public holidays — confirm with the venue before a long trip.

Within walking distance

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1.5 km away

Cheorwon Hantangang Milky Way Bridge

Goseokjeong National Tourist Area (고석정국민관광지)
3.2 km away

Goseokjeong National Tourist Area

Hantangang River [National Geopark] (한탄강(국가지질공원, 고석정))
3.2 km away

Hantangang River [National Geopark]

Cheorwon Facilities Management Office (Formerly, Iron Triangle Battlefield (철원 시설물관리사업소 (구 철의삼각전적관))
3.2 km away

Cheorwon Facilities Management Office (Formerly, Iron Triangle Battlefield

Goseokjeong Flower Field (고석정 꽃밭)
3.5 km away

Goseokjeong Flower Field

Sundamgyegok Valley (순담계곡)
4.7 km away

Sundamgyegok Valley

Cheorwon Dopiansa Temple (도피안사(철원))
5.4 km away

Cheorwon Dopiansa Temple

Simwonsa Temple (심원사(철원))
5.4 km away

Simwonsa Temple