Day tour in Cheorwon with a Hantan river Unesco Geopark, DMZ
Joined 2023
Cheorwon in Gangwondo province is a border city including DMZ where was belong to the North Korea before the Korea war ended in 1953, thus visitors can see some of traces of North Korea like Labor party's office building, and the Hantan river is an Unesco Geopark with Columnar joint on both sides and is Skywalk built on the river, while walking the Skywalk you will feel thrilling and be surprising of the stunning view. In Cheorwon there are other attractions like Dopiansa, battle field.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At you hotel (in Seoul)
- Hotel lobby in Seoul
Meeting
Hotel pick up and move to Cheorwon, around 2hrs driving from Seoul.
At Hantan river entrance.
Sundam or Dereuni ticket offcie are the entrance of the skywalk on river, need to buy the ticket there. Walking thru the skywalk on the cliff of the river is the unique and special moment to all visitors. The scenery consist of water, forest and columnar joints.. Approximate 4km trail would not be long and will be finished in a glampse.
Lunch here
Lunch with local foods
at Dopiansa temple
1000 years long Buddhist temple built by Silla Kingdom where we can see a seated iron Vairojana Buddha and Korean temple layout.
at the labor party's office building
Cheorwon was a territory of North Korea before the Korean War happened in 1950, So there are several buildings built by N. Korea during its ruling time and many of them are registered as a national heritage by Korean Government.. This Labor Party's office building is one of them we can see it in front, and it is just nearby the DMZ.
At Baekmagoji battle site
Baekmagoji in Korean means a "White-horse battle field" in English, and one of the famous battle fields during the Korean war, it is located inside the DMZ. While the ceasefire agreement underway among parties there was a severe pitched battles to occupy the site against the enemy. S. Korea troops won and got the site finally but there was lots of casualties in both side. Here we can visit and see the war memorial monument and peaceful land inside the DMZ.
At the Battle site
return to hotel in Seoul
End of the tour
Ending Point
At you hotel (in Seoul)
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
1. Guide fee
2. Free transportation (Hyundai Starex Van with 10 seaters)
3. Free Photos by smartphone
4. Free WiFi on a Van.
1. Meals and drinks
2. All entrance fees (10 USD a person)
3. Travel insurance
4. Personal expense if required
5. Mandatory manner tips
Tour Important Information
1. The Hantan river course is closed on Tuesday, so it is not available on Tuesday.
2. Handicap, chronical desease/stenophobia person are not allowed for this tour, only adult and good fitness one.
3. I can cover 7 guests with my mini-Van
4. The itinerary is a standard one for everyone, so it can be customized for you upon request.
5. All schedule is subject to change without prior notices upon local situations.
6. Tickets for Hantan river is 10$ a person.
If it is rainy day, then we have other indoor activity like museum tour etc upon agreement by clients.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Hans K.
Hello Everyone,
My name is Hans, I've been living in Seoul Korea over 40 years and working as an officially certified English speaking tour & trekking guide since 2015.
I have various experiences in city tours including history, culture, religion, foods and so on,
and I met lots of tourists with Private and Group from the world, and understand of what they
want to see and do. As a result, I can bring tourist to those major tourist spots and believe
you will be satisfied with my tours, and back to home with forgettable memories after the time with me.
My tour coverages are Seoul City tour with DMZ, Unesco world heritages, National park trekking, country side cycling tour, and nationwide multiple days tour with my van.
Just let me know of what to do, what to see, what to eat and so on, then I will create a best itineraries for you. thanks.
Reviews
Lee eng L.
“Awesome Learning Journey to Cheorwon DMZ”
My friend and I had a really meaningful and unforgettable trip to the DMZ in Cheorwon with our guide, Mr Hans K. He was knowledgeable, sincere, patient and adaptable. He was punctual and communicated very well. He tailored the tour to our requests and interests, making it a truly memorable experience. Kudos to Mr Hans K for his dedication to his craft.
Hans K.
Hi Lee Eng, it was my pleasure to guide you and your friend, and happy to hear that you have enjoyed the tour..Also appreciated for your cooperation during the time. Thanks a lot.
Alexander R.
“Amazing Suwon, Wonju, and Catholic sites tour with Hans”
I had a wonderful 2 days tour with Hans exploring various sites in Suwon, Wonju and many historical churches there. I am impressed by his flexibility in accommodating many of my requests and his wealth of knowledge about all Korean tour sites, plus his ability to explain the subject in a way that it is understandable for everyone. I have certainly learned a lot from his 2-day tour and will definitely use his service again in future.
Hans K.
Thanks for your great review on my tour,, it was my pleasure to guide such an intelligent client like you.. Hope we can see again and if you need anythings on Korea and my tour, just let me know.. I will definitely help you.. Good luck and god blessed you.
Sixto A.
““Excellent Experience””
The tour I had with Mr Hans I must say was an excellent experience. From the time I made my initial inquiry about the booking upto the time he dropped me off in Seoul Station was AMAZING! He always respond to my emails in a timely manner! He was a very knowledgeable, fun, attentive, hospitable and very professional. I enjoyed my short layover stay in Seoul. I will definitely come back to South Korea with my family and will 100% use Mr Hans again. I would definitely recommend him to our friends.
Hans K.
Thanks a lot for your excellent feedback, I was also happy to meet you as my valuable client....Keep in touch and good luck..
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