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Absolute MUST-VISIT place which is the symbol of war and separation.
A chance to observe North Korean village and walk through the tunnel.
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Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Seoul, South Korea
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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Absolute MUST-VISIT place which is the symbol of war and separation.
A chance to observe North Korean village and walk through the tunnel.
Stop At: Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park, 481-1 Samok-ri, Munsan-eup, Paju, Gyeonggi-do South Korea
Located at 7 km from the military Demarcation Line, the park has many statues and monuments about the Korean War. It was built in 1972 with the hope that someday unification will be possible and also to console those from both North and South who are unable to return to their families.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Paju, Paju, Gyeonggi-do
Freedom Bridge: The bridge was built for temporarily use, so there is not much significance in its architecture. However, the bridge got its name because South Koreans came back to South Korea through this bridge from North Korea after the signing of the Armistice Agreement.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Paju, Paju, Gyeonggi-do
The 3rd Tunnel: Discovered in 1978 by South Korean forces, the tunnel spans over 1,635m in length, 2m in width, and 2m in height and is located 52km from Seoul. It is estimated that approximately 30,000 soldiers could move through the tunnel per hour. It is considered to be more threatening than the 1st and 2nd tunnels.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Dora Observatory, Jeomwon-ri, Gunnae-myeon, Paju, Gyeonggi-do 413-920 South Korea
Dora observatory: Located nearby the 3rd Tunnel, Dora observatory was first opened to the public in 1987. Here, you can overlook North Korea and various locations including Gaeseong, Songaksan, Kim Il-Sung Statue, and Cooperation Farm (Geumamgol).
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Seoul, Seoul
Ginseng Museum: Through the exhibition hall, you can learn history, different types of ginseng as well as the positive effects of ginseng.
Duty Free Shop: A chance to buy boutiques of luxury high fashion brands as well as many Korean cosmetics and best gifts from Korea for special someone.
Duration: 30 minutes