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Private Day Tour Korea DMZ & Majang Reservoir Suspension Bridge
Duration: 7 hours to 8 hours
TICKET PRICES STARTING FROM
$520
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Overview
Imjingak DMZ is a historical cultural site of Korea divided by the Korean War. Pyeonghwa Nuri Park is a painful space of war. It is a place where the spirit of countless domestic and foreign soldiers who fought to protect peace lives and rests, a place to comfort refugees, and a place to feel the historical site directly with your heart while looking at the distant propaganda village and Gaeseong of North of Korea. See the DMZ theater and exhibition hall and seek a deeper understanding of the soldiers, families, and refugees who fought in the war. See and feel the depth of Korean sentiment and culture. It is the longest suspension bridge in Korea that crosses Majang Lake, and is known as a place where you can enjoy the thrill of admiring the beautiful natural scenery of the lake. It is 220m long and 1.5m wide, and is designed to safely withstand strong winds and earthquakes. Bulletproof glass is installed in the middle of the bridge, allowing you to feel the thrill.
Duration: 7 hours to 8 hours
TICKET PRICES STARTING FROM
$520
Taxes and fees will be calculated at checkout
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Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- If there are 6 or fewer people/ we reserve Imjingak DMZ admission ticket : Name & birthrate.please
- The taxi driver has a lot of foreign tour experience and speaks simple English.
- All admission fees are included (Entrance fee and Gndola cabin )
- Every Monday, when the DMZ is closed, we offer a DMZ Take a condolra tour + Seoul City Tour.
- air conditioned vehicle/ information for All customers. Please tell us if you are male or female.
- Your passport is required to enter the DMZ. Please make sure to bring your passport with you.
- We always provide taxis registered in south of Korea.(All taxis include transportation insurance.)
- DMZ tickets (Bus Tour ) are sold on a first-come, first-served basis, so the fastest tickets
What's not Included
- Gratuities / Food and drink / personal Expenses
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Your passport is required to enter the DMZ. Please make sure to bring your passport with you.
- If a taxi driver is accompanying you on a tour, you do not need to bring your passport for up to 6 people. If you are in a group of 6 or more, please bring your passport.
- Taxi is a private tour However, Imjingak Tour is a bus tour operated by Imjingak, and the taxi driver accompanies the tour Imjingak Tour goes around with other visitors and tours the DMZ, Dorasan Observatory, and the 3rd Tunnel. Passport is required However, if there are 6 or fewer people, you can enter with the taxi driver's ID.
- DMZ entry and ticket sales are on a first-come, first-served basis, so it is best to leave and arrive as early in the morning as soon as possible.
- English: Departure times: 09:30, 10:30, 13:30, 14:30 (14:00 in winter) *4 times a day Vehicles move in a line according to the departure time under the guidance of the lead vehicle (individual entry is not allowed) Reception closes 15 minutes before departure time ※Even before the closing time, if there are many applicants, it may close early. ※One representative per vehicle must bring ID ※Limited to 50 vehicles/300 people per session Reception method Individual: On-site registration on the day - Limited to 50 vehicles (No wired or online reservations) Group: Prior inquiry is required (No same-day registration) Group discounts apply for 20 or more paying tourists ※ To prevent congestion in the tunnel, same-day registration for group tours is restricted. ※Limited to 50 vehicles/300 people per session
- DMZ admission and ticket sales are on a first-come, first-served basis, so it is best to leave and arrive as early in the morning as soon as possible.
- If you want , To reserve a bus tour inside the DMZ, please take a photo of your passport and send it to us (first-come, first-served basis)
- If there are 6 or fewer people, the taxi driver can reserve Imjingak DMZ admission tickets in advance, so please make sure to enter your name and date of birth accurately.
- Imjingak information A train stopped at the end of the Gyeongui Line in Paju, Gyeonggi Province. “The iron horse that wants to run but cannot” has been rusting for over 70 years, silently testifying to the pain of division and the tragedy of the nation. Near Imjingak, at the end of the Gyeongui Line, there is a rusted train under the words “The iron horse wants to run.” This train, which has remained out of service since the Korean War, is a symbol of division and vividly brings back the forgotten traces of the war. Inside, the rooms and equipment that evoke the atmosphere of the time remain intact, allowing visitors to travel back in time. This place, which borders the DMZ, is home to the US military base “Camp Greaves,” where UN forces were stationed in the past. After the armistice agreement in 1953, this place served as a headquarters for UN forces to carry out rotational missions and support. Now, it has been transformed into a division experience space operated by the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization to welcome visitors. The commanding officer’s office and communications room have been recreated in their original form, and the ammunition depot remains in a structure that can be used as a bunker in case of an emergency. The US military barracks and unit markings in the shape of military numbers left here and there vividly convey the reality of war. The traces of soldiers from allied countries who rushed to help from around the world at the time prove the solidarity and humanity that blossomed on the ruins. At the Mangbaedan installed in Imjingak, the heartbreaking stories of displaced people who left their hometown are recalled. In this place where we calmly face the reality of “wanting to go but not being able to,” the eyes looking at the North Korean mountain range just a few hundred meters away are still warm. It has been a long time since we heard anything from the 100,000 abducted compatriots, but the wait of their families is not over. The northern ridge stretching out beyond the Dokgae Bridge stimulates the desire for unification. Symbolic art works to remember this pain are also displayed here and there. The installation expressing the rare plant, anemone, through upcycling symbolizes life and peace and tells another story of the DMZ. Meanwhile, the Peace Nuri Campground near Camp Greaves is well-maintained and welcomes visitors. The comfortable caravan accommodations serve as a comfortable resting place for families visiting the site of division, and it is a unique experience where the past and present coexist. The nearby Peace Nuri Plaza is a popular tourist attraction with various cultural events and a resting place. Recently, the ‘Peace Gondola’ departing from Imjingak and flying toward the DMZ opened, and families riding the gondola look out the window at the North Korean land and imagine the painful past of the severed homeland and the future of reconciliation together. Quoting the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization, he said, "We hope that Camp Greaves and the DMZ area will become a place of education that recalls the painful past that is being forgotten and conveys the value of peace to future generations." This is not just an old battlefield or a historical site. It is a 'living site of division' filled with the tears and wishes of countless people, and at the same time, a place to strengthen the will for peace.
- Majang Reservoir Suspension Bridge Majang Lake Swinging Bridge Majang Lake in Paju, Gyeonggi-do Not only is it the longest swinging bridge in Korea that crosses the lake, but the cool water and forest trails help you forget the heat. Since it is often visited by families and couples as a weekend outing spot, it is well-equipped with parking lots and amenities. The fact that admission is free adds to its appeal as a place for an outing without any burden. Majang Lake Swinging Bridge is 220m long and 1.5m wide, making it the longest swinging bridge in Korea. If you stand in the middle of the bridge, you can see the blue lake and lush forests spreading out in all directions. In the summer, mist sometimes rises, creating a landscape that looks like a scene from a painting. The 18m bulletproof glass floor installed in the middle of the bridge is the representative point of Majang Lake Swinging Bridge. When you look down, you can see the water, rocks, and sparkling sunlight spread out under your feet at a glance, which naturally brings about a thrill. Of course, those who are afraid of heights or feel somewhat scared can use the wooden steps or wire mesh sections. With a wide range of options, anyone, regardless of age or gender, can comfortably walk on the bridge and enjoy the leisurely scenery. The unique shaking of the suspension bridge is also one of the charms of this place. The feeling of the bridge slightly shaking with the wind with every step gives you a thrilling feeling as if you are going on an adventure. Children in particular enjoy this shaking as if it were a game and walk excitedly. The charm of Majang Lake is not limited to the suspension bridge. The walking trail along the lake is also a must-see. The 3.3km-long circular walking trail follows the lake, and the flat dirt road and wooden deck are in perfect harmony. Since it is a level of difficulty that anyone can easily walk in light clothing, it is also suitable for a family outing with the elderly. There are observation decks and rest areas along the walking trail, so you can rest while feeling the lake breeze. In the summer, the sunlight streaming through the leaves and the sparkling water are healing just by looking at them. There is also ample parking space. There is a parking lot that can accommodate about 540 cars, so those using their own cars can also visit conveniently. Another advantage of Majang Lake Swinging Bridge is that there is no separate admission fee. Since it is open year-round, you can visit freely at any time without a special reservation. Paju Majang Lake Swinging Bridge is a place that can be called a summer outing spot in the city. The thrilling swinging bridge experience, the cool lake breeze, and the walk along the lush forest path will cool down your body and mind at once. For those planning a family outing with their parents for the first time in a while, those looking for a special date course with their significant other, and those looking to spend a different day with friends, Majang Lake Swinging Bridge will be a satisfying travel destination. If you are tired of the heat, why not go on an outing to Majang Lake in Paju this weekend? Blow away your stress with the coolness and thrill of nature that you have never felt before, and the beauty of the vast lake.
- There is no additional charge for drop-off anywhere in Incheon or Seoul (Incheon International Airport, Seoul International Airport, Incheon City, Seoul City).
- Even if it is a tour for 1 to 4 people, This tour is always conducted in a 7-passenger jumbo taxi. If the tour does not end with a cruise, your luggage will be loaded onto the vehicle at the start of the tour and dropped off at the airport or hotel in Incheon or Seoul. There is ample trunk space to store your luggage.
- Every Monday, the DMZ(also Odusan Observatory) is closed, and we offer the DMZ Condola Tour and Seoul City Tour. We recommend the Majang Lake Suspension Bridge and Seoul City Tour. We also offer Incheon Cruises and Incheon-Seoul City Tours, depending on your preference.
- Every Monday, the DMZ(also Odusan Observatory) is closed, and we offer the DMZ Condola Tour and Seoul City Tour. We recommend the Majang Lake Suspension Bridge and Seoul City Tour. We also offer Incheon Cruises and Incheon-Seoul City Tours, depending on your preference. The DMZ Condola is closed on: Safety inspection days once a quarter (the first Monday of March, June, September, and December)
- DMZ Tour Customer Information To make a pre-order! After checking the pre-order website! Pre-orders for September 20th are fully booked (30% of the 14 tours are fully booked). To reserve tickets for the remaining tours on a first-come, first-served basis, you must arrive at the DMZ ticket booth as early as possible in the morning and wait in line. Therefore, you should arrive at the DMZ as early as possible on the day of the tour, wait in line for an internal bus ticket, and purchase your ticket. Typically, the tour departs at 7:00 AM. You should arrive approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes before the tour departs to ensure priority for ticket purchase. Same-day first-come, first-served tickets are available from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM, and may sell out early. Admission will be restricted once the daily limit for each tour is reached. Additionally, if you can't take the bus tour, you can take the condor tour, or take a taxi for about 20 minutes to the Odusan Observatory, where you can see North Korea up close.
- Imjingak is a representative peace tourism site in South Korea where the tragedy of the Korean War that broke out on June 25, 1950 and the subsequent national conflict remain. It is a place where you can learn the value of peace while looking at the painful traces of war. There are various war memorials such as the Imjingang District War Memorial and the U.S. Military Participation Memorial, and a train that ran to Sinuiju, the northernmost tip of the Korean Peninsula before the division of the North and South, stops here and is on display. There used to be two Imjin Bridges side by side, but one was destroyed during the war, and only the bridge piers remain, showing the traces of the war. There is also a Mangbaedan in Imjingak, which is a place where displaced people whose hometowns are north of the Military Demarcation Line pay their respects to their parents and grandparents in the North every year on New Year's Day and Chuseok or when they miss their families. It is a place where the pain of separated families desperately searching for their families whose lives and deaths are unknown is felt. This is a unification security tourism site that recalls the pain of division and hopes for unification, and is visited by millions of domestic and foreign tourists every year. There are various war relics scattered around, and with the addition of new facilities such as the exhibition hall, Pyeonghwa Nuri, Imjingak Peace Gondola, Korean War Abductee Memorial Hall, and children's play facilities, it has become a large-scale tourist site of 140,000 pyeong.
- Dorasan Observatory was newly built as a replacement for the closure of Songaksan OP, and is a place where you can look at life in North Korea. Dozens of telescopes are installed, so you can look at Songhaksan, the statue of Kim Il-sung, Gijong-dong, the outskirts of Gaeseong City, Geumamgol (cooperative farm), etc. through telescopes, and on a clear day, you can even see the Gaeseong Industrial Complex. Since Dorasan Observatory is located within the civilian control zone, entry by general passenger vehicles is restricted. It is convenient to use the DMZ tour in conjunction with the DMZ tour. In addition, the observatory has auxiliary facilities such as 500 seats, a VIP room, a situation room, and a parking lot (for 30-40 cars), and it was opened to the public in January 1987. The Dorasan Observatory, which was renovated in October 2018, is a famous tourist attraction visited by more than 800,000 people annually, including displaced people and foreign tourists who come to see the site of the division between the North and South. Also, you must bring your ID card to visit the civilian control zone, so don't forget to bring it.
- The Third Tunnel Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do The Third Tunnel, showing the history of division Like 7Views 12.3KFavoritesCourse SaveShare 22 View Photos Details Travel Talk Recommended Travel View Photos       1 / 6 Please upload your own photos. The Third Tunnel was discovered on October 17, 1978, inside the Demilitarized Zone, based on intelligence from a North Korean defector who was working on a tunnel. It is estimated to be 1.2㎞ west of the Military Demarcation Line, and is located approximately 1.6㎞ south by excavating an average of 73m of rock layer underground. With a width of 2m and a height of 2m, it is an arch-shaped structure that can move 30,000 troops per hour. It is only 52km from Seoul, so it is similar in size to other tunnels, but it is evaluated to be much more threatening in terms of infiltration into Seoul. The total length of the tunnel is 1,635m, but only 265m is open to the public for the safety of tourists, and three concrete barriers have been installed on the North Korean side to completely block intrusion from North Korea. The Third Tunnel has facilities such as a DMZ video theater, exhibition hall, symbolic sculptures, and a souvenir shop, providing tourists with various things to see. In addition, you can enter the tunnel in 15 minutes by using the monorail that can accommodate 45 people. Anyone with an ID can tour the Third Tunnel, and it is open six days a week (closed on Mondays and public holidays) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM for a fee. However, since it is located in a civilian control area, entry by passenger vehicles is restricted, so if you wish to tour it, you must participate in the ‘DMZ Security Linked Tour’ program at the Imjingak parking lot. Detailed information Request for modification of tourist information The Third Tunnel was discovered on October 17, 1978, within the Demilitarized Zone based on intelligence from a North Korean defector who was working on a tunnel. It is estimated to be 1.2 km west of the Military Demarcation Line, and is located approximately 1.6 km south by excavating an average of 73 m of rock layer underground in North Korea. It is an arch-shaped structure with a width of 2 m and a height of 2 m, and is capable of moving 30,000 troops per hour. It is only 52 km from Seoul, so it is similar in size to other tunnels, but it is considered to be much more threatening in terms of infiltration into Seoul. The total length of the tunnel is 1,635m, but only 265m is open to the public for the safety of tourists, and three concrete barriers have been installed on the North Korean side to completely block intrusion from North Korea. The Third Tunnel has facilities such as a DMZ video theater, exhibition hall, symbolic sculptures, and a souvenir shop, providing tourists with a variety of things to see. In addition, you can enter the tunnel in just 15 minutes by using the monorail that can accommodate 45 people. Anyone with an ID can tour the Third Tunnel, and it is open six days a week from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (closed on Mondays and weekdays and holidays) for a fee. However, since it is located in a civilian control area, entry by passenger vehicles is restricted, so if you wish to tour it, you must participate in the ‘DMZ Security Linked Tour’ program at the Imjingak parking lot.
- Closed: Every Monday and public holidays during the week. Korean holidays such as New Year's Day and Chuseok in the fall are also closed.
- When purchasing admission tickets to the DMZ, 30% of customer demand is received in advance through advance reservations for DMZ admission, and 70% of admission tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis on the spot. (Closed every Monday)
- Imjangak is open every Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the summer (May to October) and from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the winter (November to April). It is closed every Monday, January 1, public holidays during the week, and the day of Lunar New Year and Chuseok.
- The Odusan Unification Observatory is located at a height where high-performance cameras can be used to take pictures of North Korea from the closest distance. It is said that when Kim Jong-il died, about 100 foreign correspondents set up camp at the Odusan Observatory and took pictures. It is a place where reporters can see North Korea from up close enough to send information to foreign countries in real time. It is said that foreign reporters filmed the procession of Kim Jong-un and the North Korean military.
- If you are unable to make a reservation for the DMZ in advance or are unable to enter on a first-come, first-served basis, you can take a condor to view the DMZ and go to the Odusan Observatory to see North Korea through a telescope.
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