Half Day DMZ Tour in Gyeonggi-do: Explore the Intriguing Border Between South and North Korea
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Hongik Univ.
Embark on a captivating half-day DMZ tour in Gyeonggi-do, exploring the mysterious border between South and North Korea. Don't miss the chance to receive a special gift of a customized dog tag and Korean military rations!
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Myeong-dong - The first pick up point. Here, the tour van willl leave at 7:30.
  • Hongik Univ. Station - The second pickup point. Here, the tour van willl leave at 8:00.
  • Imjingak Tourist Information Center - The first start of the tour starts at Imjingak Tourist Site. At Imjingak Tourist Site, you can see the Statue of Peace to honor the victims of Japanese Military Sexual Slavery, Bridge of Peace, Mangbaedan, and Song Monument of Manghyang longing for hometown. You’ll see a spectacle of ribbons tied to the fence wishing for unification. Mangbaedan is a place where the government made a place where displaced people hold ancestral rites on holidays. Behind the altar is a granite folding screen with sculptures of the five northern provinces, Gyeonggi-do, and Gangwon-do.
  • The Third Tunnel - It was discovered in October 1978 in a tunnel built by North Korean forces for invasion from the North Korea. South Korea were able to prevent the tunnel before it was completed thanks to information provided by North Korean defectors. It is a historically important tourist destination where you can feel the pain of the history of division.

Here, you can wear a helmet and go directly into the underground tunnel to see. Remember that you have to return your phone in advance because taking photos is prohibited due to national security.

  • Dora Observatory - You will travel for about 10 minutes to see the observatory. From the Dora Observatory, you can see North Korea’s Kaesong Industrial Complex and Gijeong-dong Village up close through a telescope. Check the location by watching the information video at the observatory. It will be a time when various thoughts intersect because it is blocked by a divided country.
  • Tongilchon-gil - Tongilchon is a direct store that sells souvenirs and food from the Demilitarized Zone. You can buy souvenirs to remember the mysterious DMZ tour.
  • Hongik Univ. Station - Drop-off point
  • Myeongdong - Drop-off point
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • English-speaking guide
  • Customized military identification tag
  • 3 Polaroid photos
What's Not Included
  • personal expenses
  • travel insurance
Additional Information

Exclusive Offer
Complimentary personalized dog tag & Korean army meals for every explorer!

Experience the ultimate excursion as you witness the dividing line between South and North Korea with your own eyes. The tour provides an opportunity to briefly enter the globe’s most elusive nation. Discover the sights of the DMZ Peace Tour route, featuring the third infiltration tunnel, Dora observatory, and the unification hamlet. Seize the chance to take home a unique ID tag, a memento crafted just for you!

  • If you are unable to purchase tickets due to a large number of people at the Imjingak Tourist Site, you will proceed to an alternative course around you.
Location
Hongik Univ.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Catherine_b
Mar 16, 2024
Amazing experience - Just completed this trip with Jennie and Hugo.Jennie is an excellent guide very knowledgeable and friendly we learnt a lot about the DMZ zone that we didn’t know before.We learnt so much From Hugo and his story about how he came to SouthKorea very interesting and friendly man.Woukd thoroughly recommend this tour run by Startrip booked via Viator.Thanks Jennie and Hugo for an amazing day.
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