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Address

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

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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 focuses on growing Mediterranean herbs. The Herb Indoor Botanical Garden offers over 180 different herbs while the Outdoor Botanical Garden showcases a dazzling array of herbs surrounded by nature. Additional attractions include the Herb Museum, Living & Herb Exhibition Hall, Herb Restaurant, Herb Barbecue Restaurant, a café, a bakery, a gift shop, Aroma Therapy Center, Venetia Village, Herb Studio (do-it-yourself crafting), Mini Zoo, and an outdoor performance hall. Herb Island even boasts excellent pensions with each equipped with whirlpool spa facilities, each pension provides aroma spa therapy.
  
  Open every day, Herb Island is an excellent place to rest your body and mind.
  
  Telephone
  +82-31-535-6494, 6495
  
  Fax
  +82-70-8668-1853
  
  E-Mail
  hmrn@herbisland.co.kr
  
  Opening date
  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 of ‘Cunning Single Day,' ‘The Producers,' ‘Oh My Venus‘Hyde Jekyl Me,' and ‘Running Man’
  
  Activity Information
  [Hands-on program]
  Herb vinegar making, herb oil making, herb wine making
  
  Age Limit for Activities
  Visitors of 8 years old and up.
  
  Operating Hours
  [Summer Season (May-October)]
  Weekdays & Sundays 10:00-22:00
  Saturdays & National Holidays 10:00-23:00
  
  [Winter Season (November-April)]
  Weekdays & Sundays 10:00-22:00
  Saturdays & National Holidays 10:00-23:00
  
  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
  Children (37 months~Middle school students), Disabled, Elderly (Ages 65 & above): 4,000 won
  Groups (30 or more people): 4,000 won per person
  Free admission for Sinbuk-myeon residents and infants under the age of 36 months
  *Proof of identification requried for discounted fares other than general admission
  
  Available Facilities
  [Fragrance Store]
  More than 2,000 herb-related products are exhibited.
  (Free samlingof herbal tea and aroma therapy experience offered to visitors.)
  
  [Ting Candle]
  Candle store full of natural scents, selling products like beads, soy & aroma candles made by Herb Island.
  
  [Herb Museum]
  One of a kind museum in Korea having more than 340 varieties of herb plants for view and purchase
  
  [Herb Healing Center]
  A  medicare center using herbs (reservations required).
  
  - Bakery
  - Restaurants
  - Etc.
  
  Facilities for the Handicapped
  Free wheelchair rental services (2 lots), (separate) restrooms, wheelchair ramp, accessible entrance, 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.
  
  Reservation Info. for Foreigners
  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...

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    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...

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    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...

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    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 ...

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    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

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    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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    Yurim Tourist Hotel (유림 관광호텔)

    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 (Hot spring, 신북온천)at the local bus stop outisde the Bus Terminal.
  Get off at Samjeong-ri (삼정리), 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.