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The Hwacheon Yongam-ri Prehistoric Site is a large-scale Bronze Age village located in Hanam-myeon, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do. This site was formed on an alluvial terrace of the upper North Han River flowing around Wirari and Yongam-ri areas. Excavations by the Gangwon Cultural Heritage Research Institute from 2001 to 2003 revealed over 230 remains, including 176 house sites, 32 pit dwellings, 14 pillar-supported buildings, and 11 earth pit graves, showing the highest density of Bronze Age settlements in Korea. The Bronze Age settlement in the Yongam-ri area formed from at least the 10th century BCE to the 6th century BCE and is highly significant for studying the lifestyle and residential development along the upper North Han River during that period, as well as tracing the spread of Bronze Age culture. It is also highly valuable for preservation as a rare village site in East Asia. Many stone tools made by grinding parts of flakes (flake tools), various stone axes, and stone spearheads were excavated. These tools, found in fully formed or semi-finished states, allow inferences about tool production and development. The Yongam-ri Prehistoric Site, formed from early to late Bronze Age (12th century BCE to 5th century BCE), along with the nearby Georae-ri Site, provides precious data for studying prehistoric living culture in the upper North Han River area.

화천박물관은 화천 고유의 민속 문화 발굴 및 재현을 목적으로 설립되었으며, 잊혀져가는 민속 문화를 되살려 전통문화 계승과 발전에 이바지하고자 한다.

The Wirari Seven-Story Stone Pagoda is a seven-story stone pagoda from the Goryeo Dynasty located in Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon Province. At the time of excavation, the base and up to the third story retained their original form, but from the fourth story upward, only the roof stones remained, with the body stones lost. The base components, body stones, and roof stones were scattered around but were collected and reassembled. The roof stones and body stones of the first, second, and third stories are original, while the body stones of the fourth story and above were supplemented during restoration in 1975. The pagoda features seven stories placed on a large base stone. The body stones have pillar carvings at each corner, with the second story significantly smaller in height than the first, and thereafter decreasing gradually. The roof stones have three layers of supports on their underside, and the eaves are horizontal but slightly raised at the four corners. At the top, all ornamental decorations are lost, leaving only a single round stone. Despite its small size, the pillar carvings on the body stones and the triple-layered roof supports are very similar in style and technique to those of the Namgyewon Seven-Story Stone Pagoda, suggesting they were created around the same period.

Nangcheon Forest Recreation Area was originally a small walking trail for local residents. It is located on a ridge overlooking Hwacheon city, offering great views from the start, and features hiking trails and a pavilion, making it a pleasant spot for a light rest. It is conveniently located only 5 minutes by car from Hwacheon town. Recently, it was newly renovated and transformed into a health park where visitors can enjoy hiking along with relaxation. Key facilities include a barefoot acupressure path 80 meters long and semicircular balance logs. The barefoot acupressure path provides foot reflexology effects as you walk barefoot, leaving you refreshed. The semicircular balance logs are also great for exercise while balancing barefoot.