Sometimes when you’re watching TV dramas, entertainment shows or movies, you start wondering ‘Where is that?’ Particularly this year, there were several sensational and buzz-worthy movies or dramas compared to other years. Well then, check out these filming locations across Gyeonggi Province to see where those scenes were filmed and image yourself as a character in a program. It’s a great way to enjoy travelling in an entirely different way!

Filming location for Descendants of the Sun

[Paju] Camp Greaves & Garden BCJ

Camp Greaves was home to the 2nd Infantry Division of the United States Army for more than five decades. It’s a mere 2km away from the southern limit line of the demilitarized zone (DMZ), so visitors can really feel the tension of the divided nation. Today, thanks to the efforts of the military, the site has been transformed into a venue for experiencing peace and security in Korea.

Camp Greaves has been reborn as an ideal location for security tourism, taking advantage of the first youth hostel inside the civilian control line (which was renovated into a more modern facility), as well as the camp’s geographical and historical characteristics. The camp appeared several times in the popular K-drama Descendants of the Sun.

Camp Greaves

Address 137 Jeoksipja-ro, Gunnae-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi Province

Inquiry 031-953-6970

Website http://dmzcamp131.or.kr/

Operating hours 9:00 – 17:00 (day-trips, groups), 09:00 – 21:00 (sleep-overs, group)

Admission 3 activity programs for Descendants of the Sun – KRW 9,000 (reservations required for groups of 15 or more)

Garden BCJ is also recommended on the way back from Camp Greaves!

Garden BCJ

Address 242, Buheung-ro, Gwangtan-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi Province

Inquiry 031-957-2004

Website http://www.bcj.co.kr/info/

Operating hours 10:00 – 22:00 (November – February)

Admission Adults KRW 7,000, Middle/high school students KRW 6,000, Children KRW 5,000

Filming locations for She Was Pretty and Remember

[Gapyeong] August Cheongpyeong & Edelweiss Swiss Theme Park

Gapyeong has two up-and-coming hot spots where a couple of K-dramas were filmed. First is August Cheongpyeong with the beautiful landscape of Cheongpyeongho Lake. August Cheongpyeong is a cluster of luxurious pensions with classical features that remind visitors of 1960s America in addition to a nice mix of modern design.

Round caravans you might have seen in the movies, a well maintained and beautiful garden, and the autumn scene of Cheongpyeongho Lake made August Cheongpyeong a sensation right after airing on television. Now it’s a popular destination for couples near Cheongpyeongho Lake.

August Cheongpyeong

Address 93, Jajam-ro 282beon-gil, Seorak-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi Province

Inquiry 031-584-3365

Website http://www.august133.co.kr/

Operating hours 16:00 – 11:00 (following day)

Admission LAKE KRW 220,000, WOOD KRW 170,000 (off-peak, weekend rate)

Edelweiss Swiss Theme Park is modelled after a small town in Switzerland and features beautiful buildings and a theme museum. Edelweiss served as the backdrop for the fairytale ending of the K-drama Remember.

Edelweiss Swiss Theme Park

Address 304, Icheon-ri, Seorak-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi Province

Inquiry 031-581-9400

Website http://www.swissthemepark.com/

Operating hours 10:00 – 18:00 (weekdays), 09:00 – 18:00 (weekends)

Admission Adult KRW 10,000, Adolescents KRW 6,000, Children KRW 5,000

Filming locations for A Werewolf Boy and It’s Okay, That’s Love

[Pocheon] Bidulginang Falls

Roughly 300,000 years ago, there was a large volcanic eruption in Pyeonggang-gun, North Korea. Lava from the volcano flowed across the area where Pocheon, Yeoncheon and Paju stand today to create a vast region of igneous rock in the shape of columns. Later on, river water flowed into the cracks, eroded the basalt basin, and created cliffs and valleys. The basalt valley now features a picturesque waterfall called Bidulginang Falls.

It was named ‘Bidulginang’ because white pigeons used to inhabit the area. Pigeons do not live there now, but it has become a popular filming location for movies such as A Werewolf Boy, Arrow, the Ultimate Weapon, and The Tiger as well as K-dramas such as Queen Seon Deok and The Slave Hunters.

Also, a columnar joint continues for roughly 400m from the waterfall to Hantangang River. At the observation deck located 100m away from the mouth of Bidulginang Falls, you will be able to see the waterfall tucked in the steep valley along with a beautiful view of the surrounding Hantangang River. It really is a stunning scene so I recommend a visit!

Bidulginang Falls

Address 415-2, Daehoesan-ri, Yeongbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi Province

Inquiry 031-538-2106 Culture and Sports Department, Pocheon City Hall

Website http://tour.pcs21.net/

Operating hours 09:00 – 18:00 (November – May)

Admission Free

Filming locations for Moonlight Drawn by Clouds, Moon Lovers Scarlet Heart: Ryeo, and The Entertainer

[Pocheon] Hwaseong Haenggung Temporary Palace & Wolhwawon Garden – Good Morning House

Hwaseong Haenggung Temporary Palace, a beacon of filial piety constructed by the reformist monarch King Jeongjo the Great, was a popular location even before it became the backdrop of Moonlight Drawn by Clouds. Top K-dramas and movies including Dae Jang Geum, Yi San, The Moon Embracing the Sun, and Masquerade were filmed at Hwaseong Haenggung Temporary Palace.

Hwaseong Haenggung Temporary Palace

Address 825, Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi Province

Inquiry 031-290-3600

Website http://www.swcf.or.kr/?p=62

Operating hours 09:00 – 15:00

Admission Adults KRW 1,000, Adolescents, soldiers KRW 700, Children KRW 500

Wolhwawon Garden recreates a Chinese traditional garden from the Yeongnam region of China. It’s a popular destination thanks to its exotic atmosphere.

Wolhwawon Garden

Address 3995, Dongsuwon-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi Province

Inquiry 031-228-4192

Operating hours 09:00 – 18:00

Admission Free

Suwon is also home a very special drama filming location. Good Morning House, which was served as the residence for the Gyeonggi Province Governors for 47 years, was opened to the people of Gyeonggi Province. Good Morning House offers a reception room-like guest house, history hall, and a café.

The grass lawn is a popular place for wedding ceremonies among Gyeonggi residents, and it also is the venue of various cultural and arts programs throughout the year. The K-drama The Entertainer was filmed here, which brought public attention to the venue.

Good Morning House

Address 168, Paldal-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi Province

Inquiry 031-248-2904

Website http://goodmorning-house.com/

Operating hours 09:00 – 18:00

Admission Free, Guest house KRW 50,000/night

Filming locations for The Entertainer

[Yangju] Songam Space Center & Chang Ucchin Museum of Art – Yangju City

Two filming locations in Yangju featured in the popular K-drama The Entertainer, which aired last spring, is enjoying a late autumn surge. First, the Songam Space Center, located in the beautiful natural environment of Gyemyeongsan Mountain, is a superior location for astronomy and science thanks to an astronomical observatory and various amenities that help visitors observe space. 

Most impressive among the facilities is the Challenger Learning Center, a simulator that allows you to experience realistic space flight, and the planetarium for video screenings. The view from the cable car on your way up to the observatory is excellent, and the center also offers Star House, a place at which visitors can stay overnight to sleep as one with nature.  

Songam Space Center

Address 185, Gwonyul-ro, Jangheung-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi Province

Inquiry 031-894-6000

Website http://www.starsvalley.com/

Operating hours 11:00 – 21:00 (closed on Mondays)

Admission Observatory pass – Adults KRW 22,000, Elementary/middle/high school students KRW 20,000, Kindergarten students KRW 18,000

Next is the Chang Ucchin Museum of Art – Yangju City. This art gallery was built by Yangju City in order to celebrate the legacy of the artist Chang Ucchin, a key figure in Korean modern art who sought a pure inner world, and to exhibit and research artwork as well as materials that helped modern art develop in Korea.

Chang Ucchin Museum of Art

Address 211, Gwonyul-ro, Jangheung-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi Province

Inquiry 031-8082-4245

Website http://changucchin.yangju.go.kr/

Operating hours 10:00-18:00 (closed on Mondays, New Year’s Day, Lunar New Year, and Chuseok)

Admission Adults KRW 5,000, Adolescents/soldiers KRW 1,000, Children KRW 500

Source: Gyeonggi Tourism Organization official website

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