Address

35, Cheongsin-ro 947beon-gil, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
경기도 포천시 신북면 청신로947번길 35 (신북면)

Type

Village Experiences/Sightseeing Plantations

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-535-6494

Homepage

herbisland.co.kr
(Korean, English, Chinese)

• Information
  Introduction
  Located in Pocheon, Gyeonggi-do and established in 1998, Herb Island is a tourist attraction that focuses on growing Mediterranean herbs. Additional attractions include the crafting experience, herb museum, aroma therapy center, herb restaurant, herbs beef ribs, herb bakery, herbs-related souvenir shop and more.
  Herb Island opens every day, showcasing Mediterranean herbs all year long and providing sensual experiences for relaxation of body and mind. In addition, various events and festivals take place every month and visitors are welcomed to watch cultural performances held at Venice Village performance stage every weekend for free.
  
  Telephone
  +82-31-535-6494
  
  Opening date
  October 1998
  
  Closed
  N/A (Open all year round)
  
  Duration
  Approx. 2 hrs
  
  Tour Course Information
  Sinbuk Hot Springs – Herb Island – Pocheon Art Valley - Hangwa Cultural Museum – Sanjeong Lake – The Gallery Sansawon
  
  Film Locations
  Filming site for various dramas and variety shows such as "Cunning Single Lady (2014)," "Hyde Jekyll, Me (2015)," "Cinderella's Stepsister (2010)," "The Producers (2015),""Running Man," etc.
  
  Activity Information
  [Hands-on program]
  Herbal candles (powder wax, soy wax, beeswax), herbal soaps (rebatching, mp), pressed herbal flower arts and crafts (jujube combs, necklaces, keychains, rings), herbal cosmetics (lipgloss, lotion, hand cream, moisturizer, etc.), lavender pillow crafting and other hands-on activities such as making rosemary wine, herbal jam, herb vinegar, herbal oil, herbal body salt, wax tablet, etc.
  
  * Group reservation inquiries: +82-31-535-0913
  * Group of 15 people or more must make reservation at least 2 weeks in advance; group of less than 15 is not required to make reservation.
  
  [Misc. Activities]
  Venice Village - Mini gondola, water walk
  Mini Zoo - Donkey ride, feeding experience, etc.
  Dinasaur Town - Dinasaur fossil excavation, bone assembly, Dinasaur Rider
  
  Age Limit for Activities
  Visitors of 8 years old and above
  
  Operating Hours
  [Summer Season (May-October)]
  Weekdays & Sundays 09:00-22:00
  Saturdays & National Holidays 09:00-23:00
  
  [Winter Season (November-April)]
  Weekdays & Sundays 09:00-22:00
  Saturdays & National Holidays 09:00-23:00
  
  Maximum Occupancy
  7,000 people a day
  
  Parking Facilities
  1,500 parking spaces (for small-size vehicles)
  
  Parking Fees
  Free
  
  Admission Fees
  General Admission (Ages 17 & above): 6,000 won
  Discount Rate: 4,000 won
  
  * Discount rate applies to the following:
  Children (37 months~Middle school students)
  Group of 30 people or more (per person)
  
  * Free admission for infants under the age of 36 months
  
  * ID is required for discounted fares other than general admission.
  
  Available Facilities
  Herbs & Plant Museum, Santa's Village, Herbs Museum, Flower Garden & Waterfall Garden, Venice Village, Street to the Past, etc.
  
  Korean Info. Service
  Tourist Information Center available.
  
  Interpretation Services Offered
  Leaflet (Chinese, English) and boards
  
  Reservation Info. for Natives
  Through website or phone call.
  
  Pets
  Available
  * Large pets are not permitted.
  * Pets must be on a leash at all times.
  * Pets are not permitted inside buildings.
  * Please bring plastic bags to dispose of pet litter.
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Sinbuk Resort's SpringFall (신북리조트 스프링폴)

    Region : Pocheon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Hot Springs/ Bath Houses/Spas/ Jjimjilbangs
    Sinbuk Hot Springs opened it in April 1994 amidst beautiful streams and forests. The hot spring water comes from 600m underground includes sodium bicarbonate he...

  • 

    Soyosan Mountain (소요산국민관광지)

    Region : Dongducheon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Mountains
    Soyosan Mountain (소요산) on the outskirts of Dongducheon City is the most treasured mountain north of the Hangang River. Although it is relatively small, only sta...

  • 

    Dongducheon Special Tourist Zone (동두천 관광특구)

    Region : Dongducheon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Amusement Parks/ Tourist Resorts
    The major attractions in the Dongducheon Special Tourist Zone include Soyosan Mountain, a prominent mountain standing in the northern part of Gyeonggi-do, and t...

  • 

    Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site (연천 전곡리 유적)

    Region : Yeoncheon-gun Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    The Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site (전곡리 선사유적지), is a prime site on the Korean peninsula for the study of Paleolithic relics, and was unearthed after the discovery ...

  • 

    Hantangang River Resort (한탄강 관광지)

    Region : Yeoncheon-gun Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Amusement Parks/ Tourist Resorts
    The area surrounding the Hantangang River (한탄강) has is littered with countless volcanic rocks from past volcanic activity. These rocks are basaltic, and are com...

• Accommodation

  • 

    Hotel Sinbuk Hot Springs - Goodstay 호텔신북온천 [우수숙박시설 굿스테이]

    Region : Pocheon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Hotel Sinbuk Hot Springs is located near Pocheon’s Yeoldugaeul Valley, which is famous for its beautiful landscape and for being the only sodium bicarbonate hot...

  • 

    Chosung Motel - Goodstay[우수숙박시설 굿스테이](초성모텔)

    Region : Yeoncheon-gun Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Located in Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do, Choseong Motel consists of western rooms, Korean rooms, and family rooms. As Mt. Soyo and Mt. Godae are near, it is conve...

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    Dongducheon Tourist Hotel (동두천관광호텔)

    Region : Dongducheon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    

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• Transportation
  Directions
  [Bus]
  Take an express bus to Pocheon Intercity Bus Terminal.
  Take Bus 57 bound for Sinbuk Oncheon (Sinbuk Hot spring) at the local bus stop outside the Bus Terminal.
  Get off at Samjeong-ri and go straight on Samcheongol-gil Street to arrive at Herb Island.
  
  OR
  
  Soyosan Station (Seoul Subway Line 1).
  Take Bus 57, and get off at Samjeong-ri.
  Go straight on Samcheongol-gil Street to arrive at Herb Island.
  
  

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