Machine translation — this page was translated automatically from Korean and has not been reviewed yet. Names may differ from official English names. (임의 번역)
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Meongwuri Gorge is a place where basalt gorges form a spectacular view. It is said that people long ago warned against going there after drinking, since a fall would leave bruises (meong), and this gave the place its name, Meongwuri. Meongwuri Gorge best shows how the lava that flowed through the Hantan River formed the landscape, and its two banks differ: on one side the river's winding course has eroded the basalt into gentle slopes, while on the other side columnar basalt cliffs remain intact. Columnar joints formed in the basalt cliffs can be seen throughout the Hantan River area. Trekking routes such as the Hantangang Dulle-gil Trail have been developed around Meongwuri Gorge, where visitors can enjoy its scenery while breathing the clean air of the river.
Before you go
| Free public parking | 3 lots, 190 spaces within 1.5 km |
|---|---|
| Nearest emergency room | 2.0 km — 연천군보건의료원 (Korean name), ER 031-839-4001 |
| Licensed lodging within 3 km | 33 (hotels, motels, guesthouses; pensions not included) |
| Public restrooms nearby | 10 |
| Campsites nearby | 8 |
| Emergency numbers | 119 (fire & ambulance) · 122 (coast guard) · 1330 (Korea travel hotline, English) |
Sources & dates
- Name & description: machine translation of Korea Tourism Organization's Korean tourism information (KOGL), translated 2026-10-12, not reviewed yet
- Parking: Ministry of the Interior and Safety, National Parking Lot Standard Data (records dated 2026-03-11 to 2026-10-01)
- Emergency rooms: National Medical Center (retrieved 2026-10-11)
- Lodging: Ministry of the Interior and Safety, lodging business licenses (retrieved 2026-10-11)
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