Closest Observatory to DMZ & Suspension Bridge Tour from Seoul
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Visit the unique Starbucks on Aegibong Peace Ecopark and Jogang Observatory in Civilian Control Zone closest to DMZ See North Korea on the observatory only 1.4 km away from N. Korea! Aegibong Peace Ecopark was originally Hill 154, where the two Koreas fought fiercely during the Korean War located at the mouth of the Hangang River along with the Jogang River. Aegibong is famous for the place where displaced people often visit. After the Korean War, many displaced people missed their homes and visited Aegibong to see their hometown. Also, famous for the Starbucks cafe on the observatory now. The old observatory was established in 1978, but was demolished and it was renewed by the name of Jogang observatory where you can see the northern land from the closest distance. This Ecopark is a symbolic place representing peace and harmony. Minimum 2 participants are required to proceed tour **Passports are mandatory**
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Aegibong is famous for the place where displaced people often visit. After the Korean War, many displaced people missed their homes and visited Aegibong to see their hometown. Also, famous for the Starbucks cafe on the observatory now. The old observatory was established in 1978, but was demolished and it was renewed by the name of Jogang observatory where you can see the northern land from the closest distance. Used to known with a huge Christmas tree, but Christmas lights were too bright to N. Korea and it caused conflict due to lack of electricity in N. Korea. The tree was removed, but Aegibong Peace Ecopark workers built the bridges in shape of the tree. This Ecopark is a symbolic place representing peace and harmony.
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- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Very good experience the guide is more competent and serious more funny
Dragon (our tour guide) was great! We had a good time, although it did take us an hour and 45 minutes to get to the DMZ due to traffic. But overall, it was worth it and I would recommend! Dragon tools LOTS of photos of us and was so so nice. One thing though, we shared a bus with a Japanese tour and their tour guide talked on a loud microphone that went throughout the entire bus THE ENTIRE TRIP.
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Our tour guide was dragon. He is excellent. Prefect trip
Thank you very much for your kind and thoughtful review. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience on your tour. Your recommendation means a great deal to us, and we will continue to strive for excellence in all that we do.
Dragon was a great tour guide and everything was very easy! Would definitely recommend this tour.
Thank you very much for your kind and thoughtful review. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience on your tour. Your recommendation means a great deal to us, and we will continue to strive for excellence in all that we do.
They were trying to make sure the tour participants had the most to experience! Thank you Park again for your time!
この度は温かいお言葉をいただき、誠にありがとうございます！ ツアーを楽しんでいただけたとのこと、スタッフ一同とても嬉しく思っております。 ぜひまた韓国にお越しの際は、私たちのツアーにご参加いただけますと幸いです。 再びお会いできます日を、心より楽しみにお待ちしております✨
I was interested in touring closer to North Korea, and since it was a tour that ended around 13:00, it was easy to incorporate into my schedule, so I joined this tour. As a result, it was an experience that exceeded expectations. With crowds expected for the Korean holidays, our guide Park did everything she could to help guests make the most of their time. I felt that crowding did not affect my satisfaction. The balance of time Park explained to me there and free movement was good. On the bus, Park told me various stories about North and South Korea (I personally found the draft story very interesting). It may not be suitable for those who desperately want to sleep on the bus, but it is definitely a good opportunity to think about peace and freedom. It was a unique experience that didn't just put North Korea in sight. Recommended for those who want to enjoy themselves outside of shopping and gourmet food.
この度は温かいお言葉をいただき、誠にありがとうございます！ ツアーを楽しんでいただけたとのこと、スタッフ一同とても嬉しく思っております。 ぜひまた韓国にお越しの際は、私たちのツアーにご参加いただけますと幸いです。 再びお会いできます日を、心より楽しみにお待ちしております✨
Park Chan's guide in Japanese. On the way, I learned a lot about history!!! We also got to know and learn a lot from the follow-up at Starbucks, explanation of the building on the other side with the telescope, and taking pictures there 🙂↕️🙂↕️ It was a very interesting and fun learning tour, so when I come to Korea again, I would like to ask Park-san to tour!
この度は温かいお言葉をいただき、誠にありがとうございます！ ツアーを楽しんでいただけたとのこと、スタッフ一同とても嬉しく思っております。 ぜひまた韓国にお越しの際は、私たちのツアーにご参加いただけますと幸いです。 再びお会いできます日を、心より楽しみにお待ちしております✨
Park's Japanese is very easy to listen to and I'm very happy to hear some very interesting stories. It's a bit light when I say "I went to Starbucks and watched North Korea", but I could really feel the blessing of drinking ☕️ freely. Park, who also has a wealth of historical knowledge, drew me in. I felt the restless world situation every day. I was worried about the weather, but I was able to look at it more clearly than expected. Thank you very much♡♡
この度は温かいお言葉をいただき、誠にありがとうございます！ ツアーを楽しんでいただけたとのこと、スタッフ一同とても嬉しく思っております。 ぜひまた韓国にお越しの際は、私たちのツアーにご参加いただけますと幸いです。 再びお会いできます日を、心より楽しみにお待ちしております✨
He was cheerful and interesting throughout! I wanted to ask for another guide!
この度は温かいお言葉をいただき、誠にありがとうございます！ ツアーを楽しんでいただけたとのこと、スタッフ一同とても嬉しく思っております。 ぜひまた韓国にお越しの際は、私たちのツアーにご参加いただけますと幸いです。 再びお会いできます日を、心より楽しみにお待ちしております✨
It is a crowded place, so I think it was a good idea to finish explaining it to some extent on the bus.
この度は温かいお言葉をいただき、誠にありがとうございます！ ツアーを楽しんでいただけたとのこと、スタッフ一同とても嬉しく思っております。 ぜひまた韓国にお越しの際は、私たちのツアーにご参加いただけますと幸いです。 再びお会いできます日を、心より楽しみにお待ちしております✨
