Pocheon, city in South Korea
Pocheon is a city northeast of Seoul in Gyeonggi Province that merges nature and art spaces together. The city area includes green hills, lakes, art galleries, Herb Island with gardens, and historical sites like Sansawon Museum, which showcases traditional Korean brewing techniques.
Pocheon transformed from a quarry region into a cultural center when the old Pocheon Art Valley was converted into an art venue with galleries. The area became a well-known filming location for Korean dramas and films over decades, shaping its growth as a tourist destination.
Pocheon shows Korean daily life in its public spaces: families picnic in parks, people walk along lakes, and visitors photograph scenic spots. Local culture blends traditional craft techniques with modern art interest, visible in the galleries and hands-on activities at Art Valley.
Visitors reach Pocheon easily by bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal and can use local buses or organized tours once there to reach main attractions. A monorail at Art Valley saves visitors from a steep climb, and most sites sit close together so you can explore several in one day.
The natural freshwater lake at Pocheon Art Valley formed when water seeped into the pit left by trucks during stone quarrying. Visitors today can also find and dig for so-called Pocheonseok rocks, making stone collecting a playful and hands-on part of the visit.
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