Places
- First published
- Oct 14, 2026
Punchbowl (Haean Basin), Yanggu
A bowl-shaped highland basin in Haean-myeon, Yanggu, described by the county as lying around 400–500m above sea level and shaped by differential erosion. Landmine warnings and border-area access rules must be respected.
- Address
- Huri area, Haean-myeon, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon State (general basin location, not a specific lookout or parking address).
- Nearby transit
- No verified nearest train station or fixed transit route. Select the actual lookout/trail and check current entry rules separately.
- Hours
- No unified opening hours apply to the entire basin. Nearby DMZ lookouts, protected areas and trails have different reservations and restrictions; verify current conditions.
The basin itself, DMZ observation sites, trails and protected areas have separate access rules. Confirm each destination's current conditions.
Why go
Understand a remarkable geological landscape alongside Korean War and borderland history.
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Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.
Getting thereNo verified nearest train station or fixed transit route. Select the actual lookout/trail and check current entry rules separately.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗Huri area, Haean-myeon, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon State (general basin location, not a specific lookout or parking address).
Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →No unified opening hours apply to the entire basin. Nearby DMZ lookouts, protected areas and trails have different reservations and restrictions; verify current conditions.
Food & eatingOpen guide →
Area guideOpen guide →