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Myeongwuri Gorge is a basalt gorge with dramatic columnar basalt cliffs. According to local tradition, it was named Myeongwuri because anyone who went there after drinking alcohol would fall and get bruises (meong). The gorge best shows how the lava that flowed through the Hantan River area was formed, and its two banks differ: where the river bends, erosion has stripped away most of the Quaternary basalt on one side, leaving a gentle slope, while the other side keeps its basalt columnar joint cliffs intact. Such columnar joint cliffs can be seen along the entire Hantan River, and trails including the Hantan River Trail around the gorge let visitors enjoy its views while breathing clean air.
Before you go
| Free public parking | 1 lot, 9 spaces within 1.9 km |
|---|---|
| Nearest emergency room | 9.1 km — 철원병원 (Korean name), ER 033-452-5011 |
| Public restrooms nearby | 9 |
| 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)
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