DMZ Tour from Seoul (Optional Red Suspension Bridge, DMZ Gondola)

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Duration:7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Seoul, South Korea

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What is the DMZ – an exciting experience like no other

While the Cold War happened a long time ago, Korea is the only country that still remains divided as a consequence. The DMZ lies on the border between the North and the South. This is the most heavily fortified border in the whole world, so don’t miss the chance to see it!

OPTIONAL : Gondonla

Gondola tour is one of our most popular DMZ tours and can also be an excellent alternative to our DMZ Tour when political or military events restrict access to some of the stops on those tours.

OPTIONAL : Red Suspension Bridge

The Gamaksan Red Suspension Bridge is the longest suspension bridge in Korea at 220m long and 1.5m wide. It can hold up to 900 adults and is constructed to withstand 30 meters per second winds and earthquakes of up to 7 magnitude. Its stunning scenic views make it the perfect spot to capture beautiful photos, and it is always well-received.

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1. DMZ
Imjingak Park A sign at Imjingak Park showing the distance to Seoul is 53 km, while Kaesong is just 22 km away. Located roughly 56 km from Seoul City Hall and only 7 km from the demarcation line between North and South Korea, Imjingak Park is an important area within Korean history. It was initially built back in 1972 to console those from both sides of the divide who can no longer return to their hometown, friends, and families. The park itself also contains an array of statues and monuments about the Korean War, as well as a 3-story observation deck, pond in the shape of the Korean Peninsula, North Korea centre, and even a small amusement park.
2. Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park
The Bridge of Freedom The remains of the Bridge of Freedom located at Imjingak Park inside the DMZ Freedom Bridge was originally built as one in a pair of railroad bridges (one heading North and one heading South) across the Imjin River. However, the bridges were destroyed during the conflict of the Korean War. Later, after the Armistice Agreement was signed in 1953, a hastily built temporary wooden bridge was erected in place of the South heading rail bridge to exchange Prisoners of War (POW). About 12,773 Korean and UN POWs returned to South Korea by crossing this bridge. The bridge received its name after the POW shouted, “Long live freedom!” as they stepped back onto the Southside of the bridge. The temporary wooden Freedom Bridge has since been demolished, leaving just its piers, while the adjacent Imjin Railroad Bridge has been rebuilt and now serves as part of the rail line track between Munsan Station and Dorasan Station.
3. The Third Tunnel
A stop not to be missed on our itinerary is the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel. Located 12 kilometres away from Munsan and 52 from Seoul, the tunnel was discovered in 1978. Its purpose was to be used to invade the south. At 1,635 meters long, 2 meters high and 2 wide, the tunnel has the capacity of moving an entire division per hour! The curious fact here is that when the tunnel was discovered, North Korea alleged that the south had built it for a surprise attack, but evidence points to the contrary. Walking through will feel like you’ve stepped back in time! If you aren’t comfortable with closed spaces, you’re welcome to wait by the exit.
4. Dora Observatory
Sitting at the top of Dorasan, the Observatory is ideal for looking across the border. This is the part closest to the North and is one of travellers’ favourite highlights on the tour! Use the high powered binoculars on the third floor for extra precision. You will be able to see the North’s propaganda village located right inside the DMZ and see as far as Gaesong, the ninth-largest city in North Korea. If you’re lucky to be here on a clear day, you’ll get to see the bronze statue of Kim Il-sung, too!
5. DMZ
OPTIONAL : Paju Imjingak Peace Gondola Completed in 2020, the Paju Imjingak Peace Gondola offers a birds-eye view of the DMZ while carrying its passengers across the Imjin River. The DMZ Gondola experience goes beyond the Civilian Control Line, and therefore passengers will be required to bring their passport or identification documents. Each Gondola can carry up to 10 people, and some have a crystal (transparent glass) bottom providing an even great visibility range during the 850-metre long trip. Overall the Paju Imjingak Peace Gondola provides an excellent view of the DMZ and allows you to see many of the main sites from a unique vantage point, including a glance at Camp Greaves. Camp Greaves was the filming location of the drama “Descendants of the Sun”, as well as being famous for being home to the 506th Regiment where the main character of the drama “Band of Brothers” and “Saving Private Ryan” were stationed.
6. Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge
OPTIONAL : Red Suspension Bridge (Popular & Well Reviewed) The Gamaksan Red Suspension Bridge is the longest suspension bridge in Korea at 220m long and 1.5m wide. It can hold up to 900 adults and is constructed to withstand 30 meters per second winds and earthquakes of up to 7 magnitude. Its stunning scenic views make it the perfect spot to capture beautiful photos, and it is always well-received. Previous guests always recommend this option in reviews and often comment on how picturesque it is, that it was a highlight for them, and that the “bridge was a view to remember.”

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Posted By : Ivana_M
Gogo, our tour guide, was super nice and knowledgable, I learned many new things about sad Korean history and separation of one nation.
I wish Suspention bridge was a possibility for this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 13:11:15

Posted By : PoosieMelbourne
We had a great day out with Jenny who was very knowledgeable and gave her personal insights into the impact of the Korean War on her family.
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 05:39:28

Posted By : GoPlaces45335463948
We had a terrific time in this DMZ tour with our guide, Henry / 김 응배. He’s a friendly guy with good stories, and we learned a lot about the history of the Korean War. REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR PASSPORTS. We forgot ours at the beginning and it was a giant inconvenience for Henry, who handled it gracefully, but I still feel bad.

Anyway, all in all, a great day. Saw North Korea, made some friends, ate at every opportunity (because why not), bought some 6 year ginseng, and enjoyed seeing the DMZ and learning about its sad history and tense present.
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 03:01:50

Posted By : SkyeL48
It was super nice. Jenny was our tour guide and she was very nice and helpful, answering tons of questions. The experience was very fun and good time for everything.
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 02:26:28

Posted By : Cruiser26761263751
Excellent half day tour. Well organized and on-time. Plenty of time to see everything. The best part about the tour was our tour guide Sunny Yang. She was very knowledgeable and funny. I learned a lot!
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 00:17:04

Posted By : Rajorshi_C
A tour that really made the history of the war and its aftermath come alive

We also had an excellent guide, Lina, who put an enormous amount of effort and energy into keeping us organised and informed

To glimpse North Korea in the distance was extraordinary
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Posted On : 2024-06-27 18:59:46

Posted By : cruxkill0
Our guide Crystal spoke good English and did a great job. I would recommend to anyone. My trip was supposed to include hotel pick-up, but they asked me to come to one of the three locations. My hotel (JW Marriott) was not listed. It should have been clarified at the time of reservation.
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Posted On : 2024-06-27 02:38:58

Posted By : Gwen R
Gogo was a wonderful tour guide. He was very informative on history and culture. His English was very good and he did have nice skin :-)
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Posted On : 2024-06-26 02:31:54

Posted By : Shirley_T
From pre pick-up to drop-off, it was arranged beautifully. Thank you to our guide Emily for all the informative information during the DMZ tour!
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Posted On : 2024-06-23 02:50:14

Posted By : Venture48799919725
Your was great. Saw DMZ, made the hike down to tunnel, saw the observatory. Emily was great. Very informative and answered all questions. Personable. And kept us on schedule. She made it great!
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Posted On : 2024-06-23 02:44:30