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.
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.
Bungeoseom Island was created as a result of the construction of the Chuncheon Dam. The island was turned into a green recreational site with environmentally friendly facilities. Visitors can enjoy soccer, tennis, and walking trails, as well as an outdoor stage and drinking fountains. The island has also been used as a filming location for many dramas and movies. The stream around the island is filled with a variety of fish, making it a popular location for fishermen.
Bungeo Island was formed by the water impoundment of Chuncheon Dam, and the island's environment is well preserved. It is a recreational area equipped with various sports facilities such as a soccer field (grass field), jokgu court, tennis court, multipurpose field, futsal field, waterside walking trail, permanent stage, restrooms, and water supply facilities, allowing visitors to enjoy both sports and nature. The island is densely populated with many trees naturally, making it a popular location for filming dramas and movies. Bungeo Island Resort is a four-season green experience resort that maximizes natural elements and is very popular among tourists. Around Bungeo Island, many freshwater fish species inhabit, and in summer, a water playground operates on the island, making it suitable for family trips. Additionally, the Hwangtotgil path has been created to promote local residents' health and provide natural healing tourism for visitors.
Hwacheon Hyanggyo is a local national educational institution established during the Joseon Dynasty for Confucian education and ancestral rites of sages, located in Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-teukbyeoljachi-do. The exact founding date is unknown, but it was burned down during the Korean War and restored in 1960 with Daeseongjeon and Naesammun. In 1963 a fence was built, and in 1975 Myeongnyundang, an educational hall, was newly constructed. Currently, Hwacheon Hyanggyo consists of buildings including Daeseongjeon, Myeongnyundang, Naesammun, Oesammun, and Jegigo. Daeseongjeon is the space for offering rites to Confucian sages, including Confucius. Myeongnyundang is a lecture hall for teaching students, symbolizing the educational function of the hyanggyo. Jegigo is used as a warehouse for storing ritual utensils. The hyanggyo is arranged in a front-school-back-shrine layout with Myeongnyundang in front and Daeseongjeon at the back. Seokjeon Festival is held in spring and autumn, involving local Confucian scholars and students in traditional ceremonies. Currently, the hyanggyo serves more as a space for traditional culture preservation and etiquette education than for formal education.
산천어커피박물관은 커피유물 수집가인 제임스 리가 오랜 기간 정성을 다하여 모은 커피 유물을 화천군에 기증함으로써 만들어진 커피 역사와 문화의 박물관이다. 커피를 사랑하는 사람들에게 커피에 관한 정보와 맛을 접할 수 있는 기회와 커피를 주제로 이야기를 나눌 수 있는 공간을 제공하기 위해 조성되었다. 에티오피아 커피 전시 등 커피 관련 전시가 상설로 열리기도 하는 등 세계 각국의 독특한 커피의 역사와 문화를 전하고 있다. 커피를 제대로 이해하고 소통하고 체험할 수 있다.
