The DMZ, which makes you feel the pain of division, is a variety of security tourist attractions. Imjingak Pavilion, which was built in 1972, provides a panoramic view of the area. You can see key areas of security tourism, including the Third Tunnel built for Invasion by North Korea, Dora Observatory where you can see North Korea, and Dorasan Station, a wish for unification. Riding the Imjingak gondola, you can even see Camp Greaves, the filming location of the drama "Descendants of the Sun". This is the 506th Regiment where the main character of the American drama "Band of Brothers" and the main character of the World War II movie "Saving Private Ryan," were stationed in the country.
President Hotel - Imjingak Park - The Unification Bridge - ID Check - DMZ theater and exhibition hall - The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel - Dora Observatory - Dorasan Station - Lunch - Dokgae Bridge - Bunker Beat 131 - Imjingak Gondola - Amethyst or Ginseng Center - Myeongdong Sending.
This DMZ morning tour includes visits to major must-see spots in the DMZ with a fully licensed and long experienced DMZ tour guide and hear enlightening commentary on very real stories of North Korea while exploring highlights such as the Dorasan Station, the Dora Observatory, the Third Infiltration Tunnel, the DMZ Theater, the Unification Bridge, Imjingak Park, and others. Explore the emotional story of two Koreas' separation at Imjingak Park and the Unification Bridge where you can enjoy the view of the DMZ and read about Korean War history. Move to Dorasan Station to see how two Koreas can be one again in the future, with this station opened and trains running. Visit Dora Observatory to have a glimpse of North Koreans' lives and villages. Walk to the Third Tunnel, which was designed to invade South Korea by tanks in secret and was disclosed by one of the North Korean defectors. At the end of the journey, have some tea and ginseng product tasting at Ginseng center and if you select the lunch option, try Bibimbap, a traditional Korean dish with rice and various ingredients, or North Korean style cold noodles, a traditional North Korean dish which was offered for both Korean leaders in the recent summit. You will head back to Seoul, near the City Hall, at around 2:00-3:00 PM depending on your selected option and the traffic.
★ Dokgae Bridge The northbound line of the railroad bridge of Gyeongui Line over Imjingang River has been left broken for nearly 70 years. The bridge used to connect Uncheon-ri, Munsan-eup and Nosong-ri, Jangdan-myeon of Paju but was destroyed by bombing during the Korean War. The bridge had been named after a village in Nosang-ri. Gyeongui Line Railroad started from Seoul and arrived at the final destination of Sinuiju adjacent to China. The railroad line was disconnected after the Korean War; as a result, South Korea lost the way to the continent, and North Korea lost the way to the Pacific. ★ Bunker Beat 131 A military underground bunker constructed during the Korean War has been changed into a unique exhibition space. You can feel the atmosphere of a military facility from the entrance. The shape of an anti-tank mine put on the stairs on the way down to the basement will make you feel frightened and nervous instantly. Walking down the stairway, you will see the situation room of the command during wartime. Military supplies used during the Korean War including firearm, canteen, helmet, and radio are on display. A helmet with many bullet holes will show you the bitterness of war.
Riding the Imjingak gondola, you can even see Camp Greaves, the filming location of the drama "Descendants of the Sun". This is the 506th Regiment where the main character of the American drama "Band of Brothers" and the main character of the World War II movie "Saving Private Ryan," were stationed in the country.
You will make your own way to the meeting points