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DMZ Tour: 3rd Tunnel & Red Suspension Bridge from Seoul

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Myeong-dong Station

Explore the DMZ, walk the historic Red Suspension Bridge, and peer into North Korea from Dora Observatory. Uncover Korean War history on this immersive tour.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park - Established in 1972, Imjingak symbolizes the hope for future unification. The three-story structure is surrounded by various monuments, Unification Park, and the North Korea Center.
Mangbaedan - Mangbaedan is a site where individuals separated from their families in the north gather on New Year’s Day.
The Third Tunnel - Discovered by South Korea in 1978, the 3rd Tunnel stretches 1,635 meters in length, 2 meters in width, and 2 meters in height, located 52 kilometers from Seoul. It is believed that around 30,000 soldiers could pass through the tunnel per hour.
Dora Observatory - From Dora Observatory, visitors can view North Korea and notable sites such as Gaeseong, Songaksan, the Kim Il-Sung Statue, and Cooperation Farm (Geumamgol).
Gloster Hill Memorial Park - This park commemorates the British soldiers and the Gloucestershire Regiment.
Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge - The Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge is a suspension bridge measuring 150 meters in length and 1.5 meters in width, located in Solma-ri, the site of the 1951 Battle of Solma-ri, also known as the Battle of Gloster Hill. This battle is a significant example of isolated defense during the Korean War, where approximately 650 British troops held off 25,000 Chinese soldiers for three days, allowing UN forces to reorganize and prevent the Chinese from advancing on Seoul.

What's Included

In-vehicle air conditioning
Professional Tour guide
Admission Tickets

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup&drop-off
Meals and beverages

Additional Information

After meeting your guide, you will head to Imjingak Park. Along the way, you’ll hear fascinating stories about the Korean War, which will enhance your understanding of the DMZ.

The suspension bridge is located in Mt. Gamak, where the heroic battle of British troops took place during the Korean War.

Imjingak Park, situated 7 km from the Military Demarcation Line, is renowned for its connections to the Korean War. You can see Mangbaedan and the Bridge of Freedom, and also visit Dokgae Bridge, which was destroyed during the Korean War and later reconstructed.

Next, let’s explore The 3rd Tunnel. It stretches over 1,635m in length, 2m in width, and 2m in height, and is located 52km from Seoul.

From Dora Observatory, you can get a view of North Korea and various locations. If you’re lucky, you might even see people living and working there.

We will drop you off at City Hall Station or the Myeongdong area.

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Since the DMZ is operated by the military, the trip may be canceled without prior notice.
This tour does not stop at any shopping centers like ginseng center or amethyst factory.
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
It’s highly recommended to bring some snacks & drinks to boost your energy.

Location

Myeong-dong Station

Cancellation Policy

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

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Giordanoc659

May 19, 2024

Complete DMZ experience - Amazing tour. Orota (our guide) was very friendly and we could learn from her many intersting things about the history of Korea and DMZ.