Gyeonggi (around Seoul) · 파주 임진각과 DMZ
Paju DMZ and Imjingak: what to see and do
A quiet park beside the river that marks the closest you can easily get to the border with North Korea.
Known for
- Imjingak Park and the Freedom Bridge
- Dora Observatory, with views across the border
- The Third Tunnel, dug by North Korea
What to do
Walk Imjingak Park and the Freedom Bridge, then join a DMZ tour to see the observatory and the tunnel. The tour is the easiest way to reach those two.
Tip: Bring your passport for DMZ tours, and book ahead because access rules can change.
From Seoul: Train and bus, about 1 h 30
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