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DMZ
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DMZ Bus Tour and the 3rd Tunnel
Brian Allemang
Overview
Seoul
6.5 - 7 hour(s) incl. transportation
Available Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
English
Pick-up available
What to expect
Packages
DMZ Tour
DMZ Tour with Lunch
Overview
Schedule
Pick-up from Select Hotels in Central Seoul or Check-in at President Hotel Lobby
Imjingak Park is home to many monuments related to the Korean War originally built with the unification of the people of North and South Korea in mind. The site includes the Bell of Peace, a fence of prayer ribbons, a rusted train and the Bridge of No Return where prisoners of war were exchanged.
A symbolic bridge built in 1998, the bridge is also a symbol of the hope for unification. Please have your passport ready for the ID check.
Watch a video about the history of the Korean War and the infiltration tunnels at the DMZ Theater and Exhibition Hall. Find artifacts from the war including letters, weapons and various objects collected from the DMZ. See a model of the JSA.
Explore the most infamous of the infiltration tunnels that was discovered in October 1978. The tunnel was believed to have been dug by North Korean forces for invasion. At only 44 kilometers from Seoul, it is the closest tunnel to the capital city.
Peer from the binoculars to see the scenery of North Korea from this observation post. See the so-called Propaganda Village with one of the world's tallest flagpole, the city of Kaesong and the Kaesong Industrial Region.
Visit the northernmost train station in South Korea, which serves as a terminus for a commuter train line. It lies about 700 meters from the DMZ. Make sure to find the sign in the station which reads “Not the last station from the South, but the first station toward the North."
After an intense tour of historic and current events, visit either the pine essential oil or ginseng center and learn about the benefits of these Korean-made products.
Tour Ends at Myeongdong or President Hotel
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Location
08:10
- Lobby
Nearby landmarks
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President Hotel is near the Seoul City Hall and Seoul Plaza.
Notes
Restrictions
- Guests with serious fear of enclosed spaces (claustrophobia), heart and cardiovascular issues, asthma or other respiratory problems are not permitted to enter the Third Tunnel. Walking through the Third Tunnel is not required. Guests may opt out and choose to stay in the bus, exhibition room or souvenir store.
- The DMZ is under strict military jurisdiction. Scheduled tours may be changed or canceled without prior notice. In case of special situations (i.e. heavy rain or snow and military training), you will take the following tour instead:
Hotel → Odusan Unification Observatory → Imjingak (Mangbaedan Alter - Gyeongui Train Line Steam Locomotive - Bunker - The Bridge of Freedom) → The War Memorial of Korea → Drop-off at Myeongdong
Other requirements
- Every tourist has to use the authorized bus and follow the time and photo regulations. The operator cannot be held responsible for any personal incidents or losses during the tour.
Required items to bring & attire
- Passport
- Walking shoes
- ID card for Korean citizens
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- Depending on the traffic in Seoul, the pick-up service may occasionally be delayed.
Overview
Schedule
Pick-up from Select Hotels in Central Seoul or Check-in at President Hotel Lobby
Imjingak Park is home to many monuments related to the Korean War originally built with the unification of the people of North and South Korea in mind. The site includes the Bell of Peace, a fence of prayer ribbons, a rusted train and the Bridge of No Return where prisoners of war were exchanged.
A symbolic bridge built in 1998, the bridge is also a symbol of the hope for unification. Please have your passport ready for the ID check.
Watch a video about the history of the Korean War and the infiltration tunnels at the DMZ Theater and Exhibition Hall. Find artifacts from the war including letters, weapons and various objects collected from the DMZ. See a model of the JSA.
Explore the most infamous of the infiltration tunnels that was discovered in October 1978. The tunnel was believed to have been dug by North Korean forces for invasion. At only 44 kilometers from Seoul, it is the closest tunnel to the capital city.
Peer from the binoculars to see the scenery of North Korea from this observation post. See the so-called Propaganda Village with one of the world's tallest flagpole, the city of Kaesong and the Kaesong Industrial Region.
Visit the northernmost train station in South Korea, which serves as a terminus for a commuter train line. It lies about 700 meters from the DMZ. Make sure to find the sign in the station which reads “Not the last station from the South, but the first station toward the North."
After an intense tour of historic and current events, visit either the pine essential oil or ginseng center and learn about the benefits of these Korean-made products.
Return to Seoul and enjoy a steaming hot bowl of Bibimbap or Pyongyang-style Cold Noodles. Bibimbap is a traditional Korean healthy food of warm white rice topped with vegetables while Pyongyang Cold Noodles is served with buckwheat noodles in beef broth and garnished with vegetables.
Tour Ends at Myeongdong or President Hotel
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Location
08:10
- Lobby
Nearby landmarks
-
President Hotel is near the Seoul City Hall and Seoul Plaza.
Notes
Restrictions
- Guests with serious fear of enclosed spaces (claustrophobia), heart and cardiovascular issues, asthma or other respiratory problems are not permitted to enter the Third Tunnel. Walking through the Third Tunnel is not required. Guests may opt out and choose to stay in the bus, exhibition room or souvenir store.
- The DMZ is under strict military jurisdiction. Scheduled tours may be changed or canceled without prior notice. In case of special situations (i.e. heavy rain or snow and military training), you will take the following tour instead:
Hotel → Odusan Unification Observatory → Imjingak (Mangbaedan Alter - Gyeongui Train Line Steam Locomotive - Bunker - The Bridge of Freedom) → The War Memorial of Korea → Drop-off at Myeongdong
Other requirements
- Every tourist has to use the authorized bus and follow the time and photo regulations. The operator cannot be held responsible for any personal incidents or losses during the tour.
Required items to bring & attire
- Passport
- Walking shoes
- ID card for Korean citizens
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- Depending on the traffic in Seoul, the pick-up service may occasionally be delayed.
Reviews
DMZ
Nous avons fait le tour d’une demie journée au DMZ à la fin septembre et ce fut une expérience très intéressante. L’autobus est parti à 8 :30 du point de rencontre pour se rendre à la zone démilitarisée qui se situe à en...
moreDMZ Bus Tour and the 3rd Tunnel
Our Tour Guide Ro Han was very good. Along the way he pointed out various areas that we we crossed and provided important information that it pertained too. He discussed what the situation was like in North Korea.
Awesome Experience!!
We were lucky to have this tour as the JSA part gets usually cancelled due to various reasons. The whole tour was organised well & sufficient time was given for each location.
Many interesting facts were told by the ...
Activity Provider Cosmojin Travel Agency
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