Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site - Hantangang River Geopark (연천 전곡리 유적-한탄강 국가지질공원)
Gyeonggi · 1510, Yangyeon-ro, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do
Hours
March-October 09:00-18:00 November-February 09:00-17:00 * Last ticketing 30 min before closing
March-October 09:00-18:00 November-February 09:00-17:00 * Last ticketing 30 min before closing
Address
1510, Yangyeon-ro, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do
1510, Yangyeon-ro, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do
Parking
Available
Available
Overview
The Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site is the prime site on the Korean peninsula for the study of Paleolithic relics, and was unearthed after the discovery of a stone implement by an American soldier who was visiting an amusement park near Hantangang River in the winter of 1978. It was identified as an Acheulean Paleolithic stone implement by an expert, and gained the attention of paleontologists from around the world. The Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site is situated on a basalt deposit that was likely formed during the Precambrian era. With the discovery of soil wedge and tephra indicating the top layer to be estimated at least 20,000 years old, the region is also considered highly valuable among geologists.
Location
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Info: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info +82-839-2561~3
Best Time to Visit
South Korea has four distinct seasons. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most popular times to visit. Summer brings humidity and occasional typhoons, while winter is cold but great for ski resorts and festivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
March-October 09:00-18:00 November-February 09:00-17:00 * Last ticketing 30 min before closing
Available
Mondays (next day if Monday is a public holiday), January 1
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info +82-839-2561~3
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