Cheorwon Plain (Migratory Bird Habitat) (철원평야(철새도래지))

After the fall harvest season, the fields of Cheorwon Plain are littered with fallen grains, providing an abundant source of food for migratory birds. Moreover, 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, visitors can see observe 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.

Experience Guide

[Migratory Bird Habitat Tour]
- Operating period: January 1 - February 28 (Two months) / 6 days a week (Closed Tuesdays)
- Exploration area: Togyo Reservoir (Yangji-ri), Cheorwon Peace Observatory, Area of Icecreamgoji, Saemtong Migratory bird habitat
- Activity: Watching migratory bird groups, 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  

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