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DMZ tour and Suspension Bridge
Joined 2024
Take a full-day tour from Seoul that includes a trip to the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) in the morning, and return to Seoul in the afternoon. Highlights of the DMZ include Imjingak Park, the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, DMZ Exhibition Hall, Dora Observatory and Unification Village. Return to Imjingak Park, then visit Gloucester Hill Memorial and the Gamaksan Suspension Bridge before your tour ends.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
at your hotel
- I will pick you up from your hotel
Imjingak Peace Park (Ticket office)
Imjingak Nuri Peace Park was developed immediately after the declaration of South and North Korean Joint Statement in 1972. This is a complex cultural space where the global peace festival was held in 2005. It is composed of various cultural facilities such as large scale outdoor theater, the hill of the music and the hill of the wind where approximately 3,000 pinwheels spin. This is the place to take the shuttle bus in front of the ticket office.
The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel
The 3rd Tunnel was discovered at the point of just 52km(32miles) away from Seoul, in the administrative district of Paju in 1978. The tunnel is underground with 73m(240 feet) in depth, 1,635m in length(1mile), 2m in width, 2m(6.6 feet) in height. Also it is as large in scale as an army of thirty-thousand fully armed North Korean soldiers to pass through within an hour. It is the largest one among the tunnels that have been discovered so far. We can certainly guess how strong the North Korea plot to invade the South Korea was at that time.
Dorasan Observatory
This site is situated on Dora Mountain within the DMZ, serving as the northernmost observatory in the South, providing an up-close view of North Korea. Directly ahead, you can observe a nearby North Korean guard post, a propaganda village, and North Korean farmland. Additionally, you can glimpse the urban area of Gaeseong, the Gaeseong Industrial Complex, a GPS jamming tower aimed at disrupting electronic signals and preventing North Korean citizens from accessing South Korean broadcasts. In the distance, the Joint Security Area (JSA) is also visible.
Another intriguing aspect is that on a clear day with good luck, you can observe North Korean people working in the fields, walking along the roads, or riding bicycles through the telescope on the observatory rooftop. You might also catch sight of passing vehicles like cars and tractors from time to time.
Unification Village(Tongilchon)
Tongilchon, also known as Unification Village, is located within the boundaries of the Civilian Control Line. It was founded in 1973, initially comprised of 40 households of veterans and 40 native households. Inspired by the kibbutz model in Israel, the village was strategically designed. While residents go about their regular work on ordinary days, they are trained in military procedures to respond to emergency situations.
The region is renowned for its local specialties: Jangdan soybeans, ginseng, and rice. These products are displayed at the agricultural marketing center located at the entrance of the village and are available for sale to visitors.
Imjingak Nuri Peace Park and Lunch
Here, you can visit Mangbaedan, where dispersed family members who were born in North Korea or have their hometowns there, come every Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) or Lunar New Year's Day. There's also the "Freedom Bridge," where South Korean and UN prisoners of war were repatriated at the end of the Korean War. You will also see a steam locomotive that was severely damaged by the enemy's attack in the time of the Korean War, as well as bridges and other historical remnants from that era.
And then, you will have lunch at a restaurant nearby.
Gamaksan Suspension Bridge
Gamaksan Mountain (675m) is one of the five rocky mountains in Gyeonggi Province. A suspension bridge was constructed over a deep valley, spanning 150m (0.1 mile) in length and standing 45m (144ft) high, all without the need for bridge piers. This design allows the bridge to blend harmoniously with the surrounding nature. This bridge also bears the additional name of "Gloucester Heroes Bridge," paying tribute to the courageous efforts of the soldiers from the Gloucestershire Battalion Regiment during the Korean War.
Back to Seoul
Back to your hotel
Ending Point
at your hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guide fee
- Free transportation (Private car), fuel, toll, parking
- Free pick up & drop off
- Meals, Drinks
- All Admission Fees
walking : 9,200 won/person,
or
riding monorail: 12,200 won/person
- Personal Expense
- tips (optional)
Tour Important Information
* You need to bring your passport to get into DMZ
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* For DMZ tour we take shuttle bus with other people (individual drive into DMZ is prohibited)
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 2024
About Tour Guide Don L.
Hello, l am Don, one of Seoul's most exceptional tourist guides.
I love my occupation and my customers tell me that's obvious.
I give entertaining, engaging, educational, and enlightening tours for the visitors in Seoul from all corners of globe.
I present the beauty of Seoul and hidden gems in Korea.
I can customize your tour according to your interest, so just tell me what excites you and all the rest will be my task. Your tour with me would be a once in a lifetime experience.
Reviews
“The best half day Seoul tour I could have ”
Don L. Was super nice and very informative, telling me stories of Korean history and modern Korean life. It was easy to discuss and arrange the tour exactly how I wanted it. Don was punctual, arrived on time and taken me to all the best places in Seoul! Yummy traditional Korean lunch was a bonus in the end of tour! Thank you Don very much, I definitely use your excellent guiding services next time I am in Seoul!
Don L.
(1 reviews)Thank you Irina for your kind review. It was my pleasure to serve you!!!
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