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1-35 people
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Pick up the bus from the meeting points in close proximity to your hotel and proceed to the South-North Korean border. It takes approximately one hour and a half to reach Imjingak Pyeonghwa Nuri-Park, where you can witness the lasting impact of the Korean War.
Embark on the journey through the park's exhibits, which feature the Bridge of Freedom, Mangbaedan Memorial Alatar, and Steam Locomotive at Jangdan station. Then, explore the DMZ, Third Tunnel and Dora Observatory.
Lastly, visit the War Memorial of Korea and look into the records and exhibits related to Korea's long history and the Korean War. Throughout the tour, our knowledgeable guide will provide guidance on all aspects of the trip's preparation.
Duration
1 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-35 people
Tour Code
YH5506
Departure Type
scheduled
Tour Category
Culture & Historical
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
11 - 99
Seoul
Seoul
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park, 481-1 Samok-ri, Munsan-eup, Paju, Gyeonggi-do South Korea
Touring the forefront of tourism related to the Korean War
The Bridge of Freedom, a symbol of the tragedies of the Korean War, is a temporary bridge with no architecturally noteworthy element but holds significance as a representative modern heritage that symbolizes the cold war through embodying the “return to freedom.”
Steam Locomotive at Jangdan station, the area where the 1,020 bullets penetrated is like a honeycomb, and the exterior of the fire box is torn and crumpled. This is a painful wound between compatriots.
Magbaedan Altar, which stands opposite of Imjingak, is famous for the place where people from North Korea visit and perform ancestral rites by bowing toward their hometown every New Years Day and Thanks Giving Day.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: DMZ, Munsan-eup, Majeong-ri Imjingak Tourist information center, Paju, Gyeonggi-do South Korea
Watching the video clip about Korean War at the theater in DMZ and visiting the DMZ exhibition hall to see the relics and records related to Korean War and get the general information about DMZ.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dora Observatory, Jeomwon-ri, Gunnae-myeon, Paju, Gyeonggi-do 413-920 South Korea
Visiting the observatory which provides scenic views across the Demilitarized Zone including the North Korean territory through binoculars.
Check out the Propaganda Village in the North, Jamming Tower to block any signals coming into the country from South Korea, Gaesung Industrial Complex....and so on.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Third Tunnel, Nosang-ri, Jangdan-myeon, Paju, Gyeonggi-do 10800 South Korea
Exploring the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel dug by North Koreans into the South.
Check out the evidences that this tunnel was intended for invading the South.
1. The tunnel is sloped approximately 0.003 degree towards the North which causes water to be drained to the North.
2. The dynamite holes on the wall meant to explode base rock, facing South.
3. Although coal was never found in this area, traces were left upon the rock wall to disguise the tunnel as an abandoned coal mine.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The War Memorial of Korea, 29, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 04353 South Korea
Visiting the War Memorial of Korea to look into the records and exhibits related to Korea's long history and the Korean War.
Duration: 1 hour
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