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South Korea

Paju / Where pancakes fly

Best month

April

Ideal weather and beautiful flowers for the Goyang International Flower Festival.

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january

Visit Paju for the Crystal Snow Festival and the winter illumination display. 🎉

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february

Experience the colorful Hwaseong Fortress Jangyongyeong guard ceremony. 🏰

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march

See the stunning cherry blossoms in full bloom at Paju Book City. 🌸

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april

Visit the Goyang International Flower Festival and soak in the beautiful flowers. 🌺

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may

Enjoy the warm weather and scenery at Heyri Art Village. 🏞️

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june

Take part in the Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale. 🍶

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july

Escape the heat with a cool cave tour at Paju Dongbukgul Cave. 🗻

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august

Experience the Bongseonsa Temple Stay and immerse yourself in the culture. 🙏

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september

Enjoy the fall foliage at Paju Provence Village. 🍂

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october

Take part in the Paju Bukjeong Village Onggi Festival and learn traditional pottery. 🏺

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november

Explore the DMZ and learn about Korea's history on Veterans Day. 🇰🇷

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december

Shop for unique gifts at the Paju Premium Outlets Winter Sale. 🛍️

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The shopping situation in Paju is relatively affordable, with some high-end options available. However, the economy in South Korea is generally higher than other Asian countries.

Visit the Paju Premium Outlets for discounts on designer brands, and try local street food for cheap eats.

Usual visit duration

~1 day to 2 days

day trip / DMZ tour

Usual visit duration

~1 day to 2 days

day trip / DMZ tour

Paju is mostly known for the DMZ tourist sites.

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Electric socket type F

Common in Europe (except UK and Ireland), Korea, Indonesia, Russia. Accepts Type C, Type E (if pinhole exists).

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biking hostile

Limited bike infrastructure

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LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Paju is like a cat's dream – full of books and a peaceful atmosphere.

It's a hidden gem that every cat needs to explore.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Provence Village
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Imjingak Park
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Paju Book City
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Heyri Art Village
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DMZ

The mainstream

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Provence Village

Just like Provence in France, this Korean village boasts lavender fields and colorful buildings for cats to explore. There are also trendy pop-up stores and cafes, perfect for an instagrammable day out!

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🇰🇷
Imjingak Park

A park located near the DMZ filled with history, monuments and cool activities for adventurous cats. Make sure you take some time to reflect on the bridge of freedom and release your inner paw-triotism!

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Paju Book City

Cats who love to curl up with a good book will enjoy Paju Book City. It's a hub for the Korean publishing industry, with libraries, bookstores, and art installations dedicated to literature.

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Heyri Art Village

This artsy village has cute cafes and unique galleries for cats who like to appreciate the finer things in life. Don't forget to snap a photo in front of the colorful Murals!

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DMZ

The Demilitarized Zone is a buffer zone between North and South Korea. Cats can't cross it, but humans can visit for a look at the nearby propaganda villages and tunnels.

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Off the beaten path

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Yongduam Rock
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Paju Bookcity
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Heyri Art Village
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Dreamy Camera Cafe
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Pocheon Art Valley

Off the beaten path

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Yongduam Rock

A fascinating rock formation that resembles a dragon's head, with great views of the ocean and plenty of cats to keep you company.

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Paju Bookcity

A bibliophile's paradise, this city of books is home to thousands of publishers, designers, and bookstores in a serene natural setting.

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🖼️
Heyri Art Village

Cats who love art will appreciate this unique community of creatives, with over 40 galleries, museums, and bookstores to explore.

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Dreamy Camera Cafe

This quirky two-story cafe, shaped like a massive camera, offers a purr-fect view of the countryside, plus tasty desserts and drinks.

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🎨
Pocheon Art Valley

Cat lovers will enjoy this abandoned quarry turned art park. It's a hidden gem for picnics, hiking, and sculpture spotting.

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biking hostile

Limited bike infrastructure

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LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Mindful meoweler tips

Experience Traditional Korean Architecture at Heyri Art Valley

Explore the beautiful traditional houses and streets in Heyri Art Valley, a small village in Paju. Don't forget to snap some photos of the picturesque scenery!

Visit Imjingak Park to Get a Glimpse of North Korea

The park is built to commemorate those who lost their homes in North Korea. See train tracks leading into North Korea and write a message of hope and peace on the Freedom Bridge.

Try Traditional Korean Food at Dumulmeori Farm

Taste the local cuisine and enjoy the scenic view of Suri Mountain at Dumulmeori Farm. You can also rent a bike and ride along the Han River.

Useful external sites

english.visitkorea.or.kr/EN/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264162

Visit Korea: Paju↗

Official tourist information for Paju, South Korea

www.koreatriptips.com/paju-book-city.html

Paju Book City↗

Information about the Paju Book City tourist attraction

www.visitseoul.net/en/article/article.do?_method=view&art_id=48062&lang=en&m=0004003002006&p=03

Heyri Art Valley↗

Guide to the Heyri Art Valley cultural village in Paju, South Korea

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