Introduction: After the fall harvest season, the fields on the Cheorwon Plain are littered with fallen grains, providing an abundant source of food for migratory birds. Meanwhile, the well-preserved ecosystem of the Demilitarized Zone provides clean water and a healthy
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Information: Information Introduction After the fall harvest season, the fields on the Cheorwon Plain are littered with fallen grains, providing an abundant source of food for migratory birds Meanwhile, the well-preserved ecosystem of the Demilitarized Zone provides clean water and a healthy habitat, making the Cheorwon area a paradise for migratory birds Cranes stalking around the fields and birds taking off en masse from the reservoir make bird watchers exclaim in awe In Cheorwon, which boasts the biggest white-fronted goose population in Korea, you can see over 110 species of birds, some of which are protected as national treasures Examples include red-crowned cranes, vultures, white-tailed sea eagles, and golden eagles as well as mallards and spot-billed ducks, which migrate to Korea for the winter The most spectacular views are generally at sunrise, between noon and 2pm, and at sunset, and for the rest of daylight hours you can choose from a wide variety of attractions located near the demarcation line North Korean infiltrating the second tunnel, Woljeong Station Observation Deck, the former Labour Party building, Baekmagoji highland and Dopiansa Temple all reside nearby Since the Cheorwon Plain is located north of the Civilian Control Line and normally not opened to civilian access, the ecosystem is very well preserved Telephone: +82-33-450-5365 Current: Status [Cheorwon Migratory Bird Habitat] Natural Monument No 245 (Designated on July 10, 1973) Activity Information [Migratory Bird Habitat Tour] - Operating: period: January 1-February 28 (Two months) / 6 days a week (Closed on every Tuesday) - Exploration area: Togyo Reservoir (Yangji-ri), Cheorwon Peace Observatory, Area: of icecream-goji, Saemtong Migratory bird habitat - Activity: Watching migratory bird group flying, migratory bird-watching (eagles, crane, etc ), watching DMZ area - Control organization: Application for entrance (Cheorwon-gun) / Access control (The 6 Division) - Way to watch: Prior-reservation required / Shuttle bus with a guide of cultural explanation guide - Route: Goseokjeong Land – Togyo Reservoir – Yangji-ri Access Control Site – Cheorwon Peace Observatory – Sapseulbong Peak (Icecreamgoji) – Saemtong (Migratory bird habitat) – Gwanjeon-ri Access Control Site – Goseokjeong Land Operating: Hours The best views are available at sunrise, and between noon and 2pm You can choose from 3 times a day - 09:00, 11:00, and 13:00 – and for the takeoff/dance you should come by 07:00 (If you are in a group of 10 or more you can apply for it by 17:00 the previous day )
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Cheorwon Plain Reviews: SounLT: part of gokje market tianO: Quite far from downtown but;The Only Mosque Around GDeLK: Great for marine lovers and kids.;Nice Museum tianO: Review for the Culture Experience...;Average zhangOU: it's just so so;small but good KTL: a Roman Catholic church to stop by... GDeLK: Fish museum;Fish All Around! tianO: Hiking lianKO: Worth a trip SounLT: Well worth a visit |