Top 8 Night Tour Sites in Northern Gyeonggi Province

These days, many Koreans are caught up in the hustle and bustle of city life, often enduring sleepless nights and working round the clock without being able to appreciate the nightscape or even the stars over their heads. Does this sound a little too familiar to you?

Northern Gyeonggi Province, which exemplifies the beauty of nature, is known for various stargazing and light festival attractions that allow you to enjoy colorful lights on winter nights while basking in a sensation of being surrounded by stars. Including the festivals that highlight the nightscapes of northern Gyeonggi Province, there are many places that you can visit to savor the magnificent night views of the region. The following are the top eight sites that our news team selected.

1. Art Valley Astronomical Science Museum

Art Valley Astronomical Science Museum ⓒ Pocheon Art Valley.

Art Valley, a landmark of Pocheon, is a place that has been transformed into a multi-cultural art space through the creation of an artificial lake in an abandoned quarry that would have otherwise become an urban eyesore. At night, in addition to colorful lights illuminate the surrounding space, the astronomical science museum – where you can view the night sky – makes this artificial valley even more special.

At the Art Valley Astronomical Science Museum, you can observe the sun during the day and stars at night. Its experience hall provides constellation observation programs throughout all four seasons, and it also also features astronomical education programs. So wouldn’t it be a good idea to visit Pocheon this winter and enjoy the beauty of stars?

◆ Address 234 Art Valley-ro, Sinbuk-myeon, Pocheon, Gyeonggi-do

◆ Tel 031-538-3487~9

◆ Admission fee Free of charge (except for some experience programs)

2. Nature and Stars Astronomical Observatory

Nature and Stars Astronomical Observatory ⓒ Nature and Stars Astronomical Observatory.

The Nature and Stars Astronomical Observatory, located at the foot of Myeongjisan Mountain in Gapyeong County of Gyeonggi Province, is a beautiful astronomical observatory. It has a building that resembles a log house, rather than a modern-style building with a white dome that most observatories have. This friendly building design offers special memories to visitors who come here to observe the constellations.

In addition, as the observatory provides various programs such as a star observation program and winter vacation astronomical camp, it is a good place to visit with your family. Visit the Nature and Stars Astronomical Observatory this winter, the best season for observing constellations.

◆ Address 342 Baekdun-ro, Buk-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

◆ Tel 031-581-4001

◆ Admission fees KRW 20,000 to 40,000 (varies with the program)

3. Jarasum Auto Campground

Jarasum Auto Campground ⓒ Korea Tourism Organization

Located on the banks of the beautiful North Han River, the Jarasum Auto Campground is one of the most famous auto campgrounds in Gyeonggi Province. It offers various camping facilities including caravans, and there are many attractions to visit such as Ihwawon, an ecological park near the campground. With the Jarasum International Jazz Festival taking place every October, it has emerged as one of the most popular camping sites in Korea. In winter, the Jarasum Singsing Winter Festival is also held nearby, making the campground an even more attractive place to visit since you can enjoy camping and a festival at the same time.

The beautiful nature surrounding the campground will also enable you to spend a winter night under a starry night!

◆ Address 60 Jaraseom-ro, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

◆ Tel 031-580-2700

4. The Garden of Morning Calm

The Garden of Morning Calm ⓒ Gyeonggi Province Blog

Located at the foot of Chungryeongsan Mountain in Gyeonggi Province, The Garden of Morning Calm is one of the most famous arboretums in the nation, boasting an impressive total scale of 330,000m2, and is renowned for its unique gardens. During the winter season, it hosts the “Five Starlight Garden” light festival, which is why it is a popular place for date nights.

In addition, The Garden of Morning Calm also provides educational and observation programs for kindergarten and elementary school groups. There are also forest commentators to help ensure that you have a pleasant ecological experience!

◆ Address 432 Sumogwon-ro, Sang-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

◆ Tel 1544-6703

5. Hantan River Tourist Site

Hantan River Tourist Site ⓒ Gyeonggi Province Blog

The Hantan River Tourist Site, with traces of human habitation dating back to prehistoric times, is one of northern Gyeonggi Province’s main tourist destinations. It features a camping ground around the basin of the Hantan River, a caravan campsite, a car campsite, a soccer field, a concert hall, a wading pool, a children’s character park, and a children’s traffic land.

In particular, the lights visible from campsite trails harmonize with stars shining in the night sky to provide alluring views of the winter night and help you forge enduring memories. Fully enjoy the romance of camping in winter and visit other tourist destinations near the Hantan River Tourist Site to map out a great travel course of your own

◆ Address Jeongok 6-ri, Jeongok-eup, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do

◆ Tel 031-833-0030

6. Pocheon Herb Island

Pocheon Herb Island ⓒ Gyeonggi Province Blog

Pocheon Herb Island is a place that looks even more beautiful at night, lighting up each night of your Pocheon tour. Particularly impressive are the night views of two villages: Santa’s Village, where Santa welcomes you all year round and a light show is held featuring a variety of colorful lights surrounding picturesque gardens; and Venice Village, where you can take a gondola around the village every summer, evoking images of the Italian city of Venice.

In spring, summer and autumn, enjoy a leisurely walk through wide herbal fields, taking in the sweet fragrances from herbs during the day, and view giant Christmas trees, a light tunnel, and even Mrs. Claus at night. Santa’s Village celebrates Christmas 365 days a year and offers strikingly beautiful terrace vistas. You will be enchanted with the fantastic attractions day and night.

◆ Address 35, Cheongsin-ro 947-gil, Sinbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

◆ Tel 031-535-6597

◆ Charge KRW 6,000 (Individual) / KRW 4,000 (Group)

7. Petite France

Petite France ⓒ Gyeonggi Province Blog

Petite France is a French-style cultural village that embodies the concept of The Little Prince. This village will be the first thing to cross your mind when thinking of the most exotic vistas in Gyeonggi Province, and is well known as a place where popular Korean television dramas and shows are filmed. It has a French-style House Exhibition Hall, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Museum and Orgel House where you can enjoy diverse aspects of French culture.

When it gets dark, the entire theme park – consisting of French structures – appears very beautiful in conjunction with the many colorful lights. The Little Prince Star Festival, replete with sparkling Christmas trees and artwork inspired by The Little Prince and formed with beams of light, will bring you to a fairytale world. Visit Petite France, where the entire village is a special photo zone!

◆ Address 1063, Hoban-ro, Cheongpyeong-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

◆ Tel 031-585-8200

8. Provence

Provence ⓒ Gyeonggi Tourism Organization, Posted by: sunny691130

Provence in Paju is also an exotic village inspired by rural villages in France. It features the Provence Living Hall, Herb Hall, bakeries, cafes, restaurants and other stores that impress visitors with their charming, delicate interiors. The winter nights of this village are fascinating due to the glow of the lights surrounding the entire village.

Of particular note, admission to the light festival held here all year round is free of charge and open around the clock, allowing you to freely view and take pictures while fully enjoying the romantic atmosphere of the winter night.

◆ Address 77, Saeori-ro, Tanhyeon-myeon,, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

◆ Tel 1644-8088

We have introduced attractive destinations in northern Gyeonggi Province. If you would like to experience the unique romance of winter nights, travel to northern Gyeonggi Province right now!