Visit the non-touristy Demilitarized Zone Cheorwon: explore Korean War history and see the border between North & South Korea.
Highlights
Minimum travelers 2 / Duration 1 Day
Overview
If you are interested in learning more about the Korean War and see for yourself one of the tunnels that the North Korean dug to attack South Korea than this tour is perfect for you. Most people want to visit Paju Korea Demilitarized Zone and Joint Security Area (Panmunjeom) when they think about the border between South & North Korea. However, Cheorwon is the best itinerary to take your time and allow you to learn about the history of the Korean War.
Cheorwon is a county in Gangwon province that is located right next to the border with North Korea.
This country was part of the North Korean territory from 1945 until 1953, after Korea’s liberation from the Japanese rule, the U.S. Army, the North Korean Army, and the Chinese Army signed an Armistice Agreement on July 27, 1953, and the Korean Demilitarized Zone cut Cheorwon county into two parts.
Do you want to learn more about the Korean War and the tumultuous history of the once-unified country with an expert guide? Check out the following information and join our Cheorwon DMZ One Day Tour.
Description
You will meet our guide at the hotel lobby at 8 a.m and then drive for about 3 hours to arrive at Cheorwon. The first stop will be the Second Incursion Tunnel, built by the North Korean military. It was discovered on March 24, 1975, and its total length is 3.5km and it goes 50m-160m below the surface. North Korean built the Second Incursion Tunnel to invade South Korea, it could accommodate 30,000 people to pass through per hour.
Next stop, Cheorwon Peace Observatory, opened in November 2007, it provides a panoramic view of the border between North & South Korea if the sky is clear you will even be able to see some propaganda posters from North Korea. The first floor is an exhibition hall and the second floor is an observatory, where travelers can enjoy the view of Cheorwon lands, North Korea, and the Demilitarized Zone.
Woljeong-ri Station is an abandoned train station located in Cheorwon. It was constructed in August 1914, and it is one of the stops of the Gyeongwon railroad line which connects Seoul and Wonsan. The train was used by North Korean and it was bombed by the U.N. forces. Nowadays, the northeast station of the Gyeongwon railroad line comes to a stop at the boundary line of the demilitarized zone. There is a signboard that says ”The Iron Horse Wants to Run again”, there stand remains of a train that used to make frequent trips to North Korea.
The next spot you will visit is the former Korean Workers Party Office that was built in 1946. It was the headquarters of the Labor Party until the Korean War began on June 25, 1950. It is now an important historical site. The building and structure were destroyed during the Korean War and travelers can still see bullet holes inside the building.
Before going back to Seoul, you will visit the most beautiful site in Cheorwon. Goseokjeong Pavilion was built during the reign of King Jinpyeong (reign 579-632 AD) of the Silla Kingdom, a magnificent shaped rock of about 10 meters tall stands in the middle of the Hantangang river. This place is breathtaking and will recharge your batteries before heading back to the city.
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| Number of travelers | Price per person |
| 2 | USD185 |
| 3 | USD129 |
| 4 | USD105 |
| 5 | USD95 |
| 6 | USD85 |
| 7 | USD79 |
| 8 or above | Contact us |
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Important information
Cancellation & Refund Policy
| Cancellation more than 14 days before the tour departure date | Full Refund |
| Cancellation 1-14 days before the tour departure date | No refund for 20% deposit |
| Cancellation 24 hours before tour departure date or no show | 100% non-refundable |
Tour itinerary & additional charge
| Number of travelers | Price per hour (Cash payment in KRW) |
| 1-7 people | KRW25,000 |
| 8-15 people | KRW40,000 |
| 16 or above | KRW55,000 |
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Alain B. –
Magnifique journée. Pick-up à l’hôtel à Hongdae (pratique car pas nécessaire de rejoindre un hôtel du centre), chauffeur-guide *très* sympathique et intéressant, jeune accompagnatrice française (une surprise, sa présence n’était pas prévue à l’origine) *toute aussi sympathique*. Plus loin que l’excursion “classique” proche de Séoul, mais cela vaut le coup car beaucoup moins de touristes (nous n’étions que 5 dans le tunnel #2 !) (attention quand même à la condition physique, notamment pour le grands – on marche 400m courbés – possible de n’y jeter qu’un œil pour l’ambiance), paysage de rizières en route, vue impressionnante de la DMZ du Peace Observatory, beaucoup de soldats sud-coréens en manœuvre et de garde, ruines d’un bâtiment communiste impressionnant en bonus (photo), excellent déjeuner coréen. Bref, trip vivement recommandé.
wandermomcc –
We booked online through their website and they were very responsive to emails. They were also open to schedule changes. Their agency offers various unique tour choices.