DMZ Past and Present: Korean Demilitarized Zone Tour from Seoul
DMZ Past and Present: Korean Demilitarized Zone Tour from Seoul
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DMZ Past and Present: Korean Demilitarized Zone Tour from Seoul

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6h 30m
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Duration: 6h 30m
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Overview

On this tour of the Korean Demilitarized Zone from Seoul, feel the reality of Korea’s turbulent history as you explore the line that divides North Korea and South Korea. Travel by comfortable coach and learn fascinating history from your expert guide about the role this zone played in the Cold War and the Korean War, and how it now stands as a symbol of both division and unification. Sites you’ll visit include Imjingak Park, the Freedom Bridge, the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel and the DMZ exhibition hall.

What's Included

  • Transport by comfortable, air-conditioned coach
  • Admission fees
  • Expert guide

What's Not Included

  • Hotel pick up / drop-off
  • Tram
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch

Additional Information

    Ticket Information

    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Tour Options

    Morning Tour w/ Lunch

    7-hour tour; Departs 7:30am; Concludes at City Hall
    中文(繁體)
    中文
    日本語
    English

    Full-Day Tour

    8.5-hour tour; Departs 7:30am; Concludes at original departure point
    中文(繁體)
    中文
    日本語
    English

    DMZ tour

    English

    Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Itinerary

    Stop 1
    15m

    Stop first in Imjingak, a park located in the banks of Imjin River where you’ll see artillery and war artifacts that were used during the Korean conflict. Proceed to Freedom Bridge, crossed by nearly 13,000 Korean POWs on their return back to freedom. As you explore by foot, learn from your guide about the powerful significance of this bridge.

    Admission Included
    Stop 2
    30m

    Re-board the coach and head to the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, located beneath the border of North Korea and South Korea. Here, learn about the role of these tunnels, which are believed to have been planned as a military invasion route by North Korea. See where the South Koreans have blocked the actual Military Demarcation Line with concrete barricades.

    Admission Included
    Stop 3
    15m

    You’ll then be taken to the Dora Observatory, where you can use binoculars to scope out North Korea. Listen to your guide explain the lifestyle across the river as you observe the village of Kijongdong.

    Admission Included

    Meeting Point

    Start Point

    DMZ tour only 7:35am / 9:35am - city hall station exit no 6

    DMZ tour only 7:25am / 9:25am - Myeongodng Subway Station exit no 9

    *DMZ tour only 8am / 10am - Hongik Univ. Subway Station exit no 3

    End Point

    DMZ tour only 7:35am / 9:35am - city hall station exit no 6

    DMZ tour only 7:25am / 9:25am - Myeongodng Subway Station exit no 9

    *DMZ tour only 8am / 10am - Hongik Univ. Subway Station exit no 3

    Ticket Redemption

    NONE

    Available Languages

    中文(繁體)(GUIDE)
    中文(GUIDE)
    日本語(GUIDE)
    English(GUIDE)

    Location

    481-1 Samok-ri, Munsan-eup, , Paju, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

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