Closest Observatory to DMZ & Suspension Bridge Tour from Seoul
Visit the unique Starbucks on Aegibong Peace Ecopark and Jogang Observatory in Civilian Control Zone closest to DMZ
See North Korea on the observatory only 1.4 km away from N. Korea!
Aegibong Peace Ecopark was originally Hill 154, where the two Koreas fought fiercely during the Korean War located at the mouth of the Hangang River along with the Jogang River.
Aegibong is famous for the place where displaced people often visit. After the Korean War, many displaced people missed their homes and visited Aegibong to see their hometown. Also, famous for the Starbucks cafe on the observatory now.
The old observatory was established in 1978, but was demolished and it was renewed by the name of Jogang observatory where you can see the northern land from the closest distance.
This Ecopark is a symbolic place representing peace and harmony.
Minimum 2 participants are required to proceed tour
Passports are mandatory
Options
Guided Tour(Hongik Univ.)
This option includes the English guide
From Hongik Univ. Station #2 to Aegibong
Entrance fee is included
Starting point:
Hongik University Station, Seoul, South Korea
What's included in Closest Observatory to DMZ & Suspension Bridge Tour from Seoul
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Aegibong Peace Eco Park
Aegibong is famous for the place where displaced people often visit. After the Korean War, many displaced people missed their homes and visited Aegibong to see their hometown. Also, famous for the Starbucks cafe on the observatory now. The old observatory was established in 1978, but was demolished and it was renewed by the name of Jogang observatory where you can see the northern land from the closest distance. Used to known with a huge Christmas tree, but Christmas lights were too bright to N. Korea and it caused conflict due to lack of electricity in N. Korea. The tree was removed, but Aegibong Peace Ecopark workers built the bridges in shape of the tree. This Ecopark is a symbolic place representing peace and harmony.
Inclusions
- Professional Tour guide (If the option is selected)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Requirements for Passports
- Coffee at the Starbucks is not included
- Any food or drinks are not included
- Lunch
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet at Exit #2 of Hongik University Station (Outside of Subway Station) / Exit is same with the Entrance
- Meet at Exit #9 of Myeongdong Station (Outside of Subway Station), in front of Sejong Hotel / Exit is same with the Entrance
End Points
- This tour ends at Myeongdong Station
