Herb Island in Pocheon, South Korea (Part 1- How to Get There)

Last summer, my wife and I went to Herb Island on a rainy summer day (August 15, 2017). Herb Island a cross between an amusement park and a store that manufactures health products. It's a pretty interesting concept and many of the decorations are made out of herbs, plants, and flowers. And the best part about this place is that it's free! As you might guess, I do recommend this place since I wouldn't give you directions in this post if I didn't enjoy it! But I will give you a full review in my next blog post.


In all honesty, it's a major trek to get there. You need to go to Gangbyeon Station at the Dongseoul Bus terminal and take the bus to the Pocheon City Bus Terminal. That will take about an hour to get to downtown Pocheon. Once you get there, you have to walk north (the opposite direction of Pocheon City Hall) to the next block. If you're walking toward Paris Baguette (on your right), you're going the WRONG way. If you're going the right way, you'll see an Olleh phone store on the left. After that you will turn left at the first major intersection which is highway 87. Find the bus stop and then take the 57 that will head west. You'll take that bus for another 30 minutes to the bus stop. Make sure that you are using Naver Maps so that you don't pass the bus stop. We got on the bus stop here. You'll see the mountains ahead of you:

The picture below is where we got off the bus. You'll head up the street that is behind you (by turning left) when you get off the bus. You're about a 5-7 minute walk away from Herb Island:

Then you'll head up this street....

You'll see this scenery on your left. You'll see houses on hills with a road below them and a stream parallel to the road...

Another view of what you'll pass on your left side....

You'll pass this hill and these tall trees on your right.....

You will then either pass a dalkgalbi restaurant on your right or you can be like my wife and I and eat there before you go into the park. This picture was me looking out of the restaurant (on the right side of the street). You'll see tables outside which is perfect during the spring or fall....

From here, it's only a two-minute walk and you'll be at the bottom of the entrance. There will be a park attendant which will tell you that you need to walk up the hill to the main entrance. It's a bit steep but there will be stairs on the left side. Then you'll see the entrance at the top of the hill after you pass this old ticket booth that is no longer in use....

Welcome to Herb Island!


Scott Worden (The L.A./Seoul Guy)
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