Wildlifeof Korea
Wildlife in Cheorwon & the DMZ
Gangwon
Rice fields, river channels and the border landscape of the Cheorwon basin form one of Korea's most important wintering areas for red-crowned and white-naped cranes. Cranes arrive from late October and stay until March, feeding in the harvested fields. Much of the plain lies inside the Civilian Control Zone, so go with a registered tour or local guide.
Highlights
- Red-crowned and white-naped cranes in winter
- Eagles and geese along the rivers
- Guided access to the Civilian Control Zone
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Cheorwon & the DMZ?
- Top wildlife targets in Cheorwon & the DMZ include Red-crowned Crane, White-naped Crane, White-tailed Eagle, Steller's Sea Eagle, Taiga Bean Goose and Cinereous Vulture. Highlights: Red-crowned and white-naped cranes in winter.
- Where is Cheorwon & the DMZ?
- Cheorwon & the DMZ is in Gangwon, Korea (about 38.21°, 127.25°).
- What are the highlights of Cheorwon & the DMZ?
- Red-crowned and white-naped cranes in winter, Eagles and geese along the rivers and Guided access to the Civilian Control Zone.