Hantangang Geopark Center, Pocheon

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The Hantangang Geopark Center is Korea's first museum dedicated to geoparks. It is a must-visit location for tourists and students exploring the Hantangang River, providing easy-to-understand information on the river’s geology, history, archaeology, ecology, and cultural resources. Key facilities include exhibition halls, a special exhibition room, a 4D canyon escape ride, an outdoor ecological playground, and a geology elevator. Visitors can observe a variety of geological features formed by the interaction of lava and rivers, such as columnar joint canyons, erosional caves, and waterfalls. The center also showcases the formation of the Hantangang River and its historical transformations, from the prehistoric cultures of the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods to the stories of the Three Kingdoms era, marked by numerous wars, and the leisurely lifestyle of the Joseon Dynasty. Today, the well-preserved natural environment of the Hantangang River is home to numerous species of flora and fauna and serves as a vital living space for local residents.