DMZ Tour with JSA Photo Zone and Peace Gondola

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

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  DMZ

  Experience Korea's most famous border destination on this unforgettable DMZ tour from Seoul. Visit the Korean Demilitarized Zone and explore key historical sites, including the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Dora Observatory, and Imjingak Peace Park, while learning about the history of the Korean Peninsula from your expert guide. Enhance your journey with a scenic ride on the Peace Gondola, offering unique views of the Civilian Control Zone, and visit the newly opened JSA Photo Zone, where you can capture memorable photos inspired by the iconic Joint Security Area. Combining history, breathtaking scenery, and exclusive attractions, this tour offers one of the most complete DMZ experiences available from Seoul.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
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  Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park

  Begin your DMZ journey at Imjingak Peace Park, a meaningful landmark that reflects Korea's divided history and hopes for reunification. Cross the historic Freedom Bridge, where South Korean prisoners of war returned after the Korean Armistice in 1953. Visit Mangbaedan, a memorial altar where families separated by the Korean War honor relatives still in North Korea. You'll also see the Steam Locomotive, a bullet-scarred train damaged during the war and preserved as a lasting symbol of the conflict. Together, these historic sites provide a powerful introduction to the story of the Korean Peninsula and its continuing pursuit of peace.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
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  Paju Imjingak Peace Gondola (DMZ Gondola)

  Ride the DMZ Peace Gondola across the Imjin River for breathtaking views of the Civilian Control Zone and the border area. This unique aerial journey offers a rare perspective of the DMZ's natural beauty and historic landscape. After crossing, visit the new JSA Photo Zone, an immersive attraction inspired by the famous Joint Security Area. Capture memorable photos at recreated JSA-style settings while learning about one of the most well-known locations in the Korean Demilitarized Zone. Together, these attractions combine spectacular scenery with an engaging look into Korea's divided history.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket included
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  The Third Tunnel

  Explore the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, one of the most significant sites within the Korean DMZ. Secretly dug by North Korea and discovered in 1978, the tunnel was designed to move thousands of soldiers into South Korea within a short period of time. Descend into the tunnel to witness this remarkable piece of Cold War history firsthand, while learning about its discovery, construction, and the ongoing military tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Today, it stands as a powerful reminder of Korea's divided past and the importance of peace.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
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  Dora Observatory

  Visit Dora Observatory, one of the best places to view North Korea from South Korea. On a clear day, you can see the North Korean village of Kijong-dong, farmland, mountains, and even the city of Kaesong through the observatory's telescopes. Your guide will explain the significance of the sites visible across the border, offering fascinating insights into the history, geography, and ongoing division of the Korean Peninsula. It is a rare opportunity to look directly into North Korea from a safe and accessible viewpoint.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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