DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge

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

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This DMZ expert tour will take you to the Korean DMZ that is located about an hour away from Seoul. You will see the Third Tunnel, the DMZ Exhibition Hall, the Dora Observatory, the Dorasan Station (closed temporally by military) and pass by the Unification Village on the way back to Seoul. It will be an educational experience to learn about the Korean War and its history.

If you choose suspension option, you will visit Gloster Hill Memorial garden which was battle field during the War and Gamaksan Chulleong (Suspension) Bridge which is one of longest suspension bridge in Korea and the nearest Mountain to the DMZ.

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1. DMZ
The DMZ is a unique area where you can observe one country being divided into two. With this tour, you will visit the 3rd Tunnel, DMZ Exhibition hall, Dora observatory and Unification village. Experience the tension but hope for peace in Korea and learn about their history and future.
2. Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park
You can see the Freedom Bridge, Monument of Soldiers, Bell of Peace and an old steam locomotive that shows the extremity of the tragedy that was the Korean War.
3. The Third Tunnel
North Korean Army built to infiltrate South Korea in 1970s. You will walk down to the tunnel (about 500m) wearing a safety helmet. After tunnel, you will have some time to look around the DMZ Exhibition Hall which shows the Korean War, old weapons and you can watch a short film about Korea's history and other information of Korea.
4. Dora Observatory
The highlight spot in DMZ is Dora Observatory where you can see North Korea’s propaganda village through onsite telescopes.
5. British Military Seolmari Battle Memorial Park
(Optional) Hill 235, where the 1st Battalion, the Gloucestershire Regiment (the Glorious Glosters) was ordered to "Hold on where you are", is remembered as "Gloster Hill". -Memorial The memorial stands at the foot of Gloucester Hill beside the Seolmacheon stream. There is a memorial garden on the east side of the stream containing a large sculpture of the Gloucester's beret, a set of life sized Gloucester soldiers patrolling away from the Imjin River and a memorial wall. The stream is crossed by Gloucester Bridge and a path leads round to a flight of steps that takes you to the memorial stones set into a wall built into the side of the hill. Four plaques on the original memorial still show the crest of the United Nations, the badges of the Gloucestershire Regiment and of the Royal Artillery This is a popular park for local Koreans. According to Lee In-jae, the mayor of Paju who raised money among local citizens to expand the park, "Freedom is not free – it is earned with blood".
6. Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge
(Optional) Gamaksan Suspenstion Bridge 1.7 kilometers away from the Gloucester Hill Memorial is a rope bridge known as The Gloucester Heroes Bridge. The insignia of the regiment is also on a marble effect wall towards the beginning/end of the bridge, depending on which side the walk is started. It is one of longest suspension bridge of Korea with 180 meter length. It was fierce battle field during Korean War. After short hiking (15min), you will reach to the great view point at the mountain Gamaksan which is in the list Gamaksan is in the list of BEST 100 Mountains in Korea, rises 675 meters above sea level and is oft described as the ‘closest mountain to the DMZ’ but it is probably the most popular one to hike near the DMZ. Gamaksan is close to the ceasefire line so, once you climb up to the peak, you will be able to see the Imjingang River and Songaksan Mountain in Gaesong.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• The duration can be delayed or shorter following the DMZ situation
• Not provided pick-up from Airport and Cruise Port.
• In case of heavy rain, snow or security control, Suspension bridge can be closed. Instead, you will visit Odusan Unification Observatorry
• The itinerary can be changed by military control
• Not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia for the 3rd Tunnel. Instead, the traveler may wait outside.
• Not recommended for elderly for the 3rd Tunnel as slope way. Instead, they may wait outside.
• Not recommended for travelers with acrophobia (fear of height) for the suspension bridge . Instead, they may wait at the view point.

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Posted By : Anna_R
This was one of our favourite tours during our time in Seoul. It is such an interesting topic to explore, especially given it's presence in our current world. We learnt a lot about the history and current way of life between North and South Korea. Brian was great - he was enthusiastic and fun!
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Posted On : 2024-07-03 04:56:24

Posted By : lauriec905
Amazing Day with our guide Junie!!

We had the chance to have a great sunny Day so the views were incredible.

You must try this experience!
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 00:04:31

Posted By : Sarah_B
My friends and I really really the DMZ and Suspension bridge tour. The tour was informative and I gained a much better insight into Korean history and the realities of life and relations between North and South Korea. It was fascinating to walk through one of the tunnels built by North Korea. Veronica was an excellent guide - she was so well informed, answered all of our questions, was very pleasant and the day ran very smoothly. Thank you. The day was a very well worth while day trip from Seoul.
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Posted On : 2024-06-20 07:11:59

Posted By : Katharina_U
The 3rd tunnel experience.
The only thing was that there were no clearing lunch break.
Guide was very good. Knowledgeable and service-minded.
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Posted On : 2024-06-19 04:06:47

Posted By : Seaside45708589298
spectacular visit, in the tour it was possible to see the inside of the tunnel very fascinating; also dora observatory very beautiful, where you can admire the North Korean flag, our guide Brian Kim was very professional, he explained very accurately the history of the DMZ, recommended this tour
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Posted On : 2024-06-18 02:19:49

Posted By : 293mabelp
Had such an amazing tour. Junie was an excellent tour guide, very informative and friendly. Would very much recommend the tour.
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Posted On : 2024-06-16 00:37:16

Posted By : 939poppyg
Very good & interesting day. With particular thanks to Junie who was our fantastic tour guide! She was very knowledgeable and always open to questions.
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Posted On : 2024-06-16 00:34:32

Posted By : 854jacksond
The tour guide Mrs. Veronica that we had on the tour to the DMZ was highly insightful on information about the Korean War and the DMZ and was also very friendly and kind and I would recommend her to anyone taking a DMZ tour.
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Posted On : 2024-06-13 20:40:51

Posted By : PriyaG161
Junie was so knowledgeable & friendly! My husband, 3 children & I were so fortunate to have this wonderful experience of walking in the third tunnel & seeing North Korean people through the binoculars because of the clear day we were granted! I highly recommend booking a tour with JUNIE, you won’t be disappointed :)
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Posted On : 2024-06-13 01:01:46

Posted By : Hind_E
Great tour. Our guide Young made it even better.
P.S.: Make sure you wear comfy shoes, lots of walking …
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Posted On : 2024-06-12 21:19:07