Seoul & Gyeonggi Drive

Yeoncheon Jeongok Prehistoric Site to Jaein Waterfall Drive

From East Asia's first Acheulean handaxe discovery site to the basalt canyon of Jaein Waterfall in Yeoncheon.

(Please verify the exact route using a map app)

Course Overview

Jeongokri Prehistoric Site is where East Asia's first Acheulean handaxe was discovered in 1978, a globally significant archaeological site. This 20 km course goes from the museum to the Hantan River's Jaein Waterfall.

This unique course combines Paleolithic artifacts with the UNESCO Global Geopark Hantan River canyon.

Section Highlights

Section 1: Prehistoric Site to Hantan River (approx. 10 km)

Visit the museum then head toward the Hantan River.

Section 2: Hantan River to Jaein Waterfall (approx. 10 km)

Follow the canyon to the waterfall.

Driving Tips

  • Jeongokri Museum admission: free
  • 10-minute walk from parking to Jaein Waterfall
  • Yeoncheon samgyeopsal restaurants are famous
  • Jeongokri Prehistoric Festival (May) is worth attending

Course Info

Distance

--km

Duration

40 min

Difficulty

Easy

Region

Seoul & Gyeonggi Yeoncheon

Best Season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May)🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov)

Nearby Attractions1 attractions

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Jaein WaterfallViewpoint

Majestic waterfall in the Hantan River basalt canyon

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