Paju Imjingak Peace Gondola (DMZ Peace Gondola) (파주 임진각평화곤돌라(파주 DMZ 곤돌라))

11.5Km 2025-09-04

148-73 Imjingak-ro, Munsan-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Located in the Imjingak Tourist Complex, the Paju Imjingak Peace Gondola is Korea’s first gondola to cross over the Civilian Control Zone. Connecting Imjingak Resort and Camp Greaves, the gondola is part of the peace and security tourism initiative, offering visitors a unique perspective on DMZ’s history and natural landscapes. As visitors glide across the river, they can see the barbed wire fences, surveillance posts, and other remnants of division. In addition to the general cabin, visitors can enjoy the transparent crystal cabin, which provides a unique and memorable experience.
Note: All visitors to the Civilian Controlled Zone (CCZ) are required to fill out the security pledge

Himart - Paju Unjeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 파주운정점)

11.5Km 2024-04-19

311, Mirae-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Olive Young - Paju Dangdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 파주당동)

11.7Km 2024-04-17

1725, Bangchon-ro, Munsan-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Panmunjeom (Joint Security Area) (판문점)

11.7Km 2024-02-29

148-40 Imjingak-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-1588-8889

Panmunjeom is the site of the Armistice Agreement that signaled the ceasefire of the Korean War (1950-1953) and is located in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), just 50 kilometers north of Seoul. It remains a venue for talks between South Korea and North Korea, allowing visitors to observe North Korean troops up close. Since it is a civilian-controlled area, individual tours are not permitted; they must be arranged in advance through a tour operator designated by the United Nations Command. Visitors must bring valid identification, such as a passport or alien registration card.

Camp Greaves DMZ Experience Center (캠프 그리브스)

11.9Km 2025-10-23

137 Jeoksipja-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-953-6970

Camp Greaves served as a camp base for the 506th US Second Infantry Division for about 50 years after the ceasefire agreement of the Korean War. The land was given back to the Korean government in 2007. The camp has been turned into a peace and security experience facility, and it is located approximately 2 kilometers away from the DMZ. It is also the first youth hostel to be located within a restricted area for civilians in Paju city.

An entire building of the US Army officer quarters was remodeled into a youth hostel and can accommodate up to 240 guests. The hostel is comprised of an office, a small auditorium on the first floor, rooms on the second and third floors, and a large auditorium on the fourth floor. The camp offers diverse programs including educational programs.

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This is where NCT Dream photographed the cover for their first full-length album, “Hot Sauce.” It has been a U.S. military base for more than 50 years, so it’s a great place to go for an outing, with a variety of exhibits and picturesque landscapes.

Homeplus - Paju Munsan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 파주문산)

11.9Km 2024-04-18

1759, Bangchon-ro, Munsan-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Gimpo Tea Etiquette Museum (다도박물관)

11.9Km 2021-04-02

187-49, Aegibong-ro 275beon-gil, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-998-1000

The Gimpo Tea Etiquette Museum is a private museum where visitors can learn about the history of Korea’s tea culture, dado, meaning tea ceremony in Korea. Approximately 3,000 tea ceremony utensils are on display within the museum, and outside lies a sculpture park and an open-air installation art museum. The museum also has various auxiliary facilities for holding cultural events and performances. There is a pond, a spacious lawn, and a pavilion where visitors can learn about Korea’s traditional culture and ethics in a natural setting.

First Garden (퍼스트가든)

12.1Km 2025-10-24

260 Tapsakgol-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

First Garden is a large-scale 66,000-square-meter cultural complex facility that opened in April 2017. It features a variety of convenience facilities including restaurants in Adonis Garden with 23 themes, a wedding hall, and a playground. Make special memories with family, friends, and lovers at First Garden.

* First Garden with new, differentiated contents

First Garden has contemplated and researched for a long period to create new and differentiated content. Despite hardships and difficulties that followed new challenges, it ceaselessly carried out research and development. First Garden will be a place where your dreams come true.

* 40 years of commitment, customer satisfaction is the utmost priority!

For nearly four decades during which it has operated its business in manufacturing and distribution, sincerity and honesty have been regarded as the most important values and the corporate culture of loving employees and customers alike has been established. Based on such experience and know-how, First Garden directly communicates with its customers based on a truthful heart and solid content without unnecessary formalities.

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The Embroidery Flower Bed inspired by Greek mythology and the White Garden surrounded by white birch trees served as the backdrop for BTS Jimin’s magazine photo shoot. Since then, these locations have attracted many fans.

Dora Observatory (도라전망대)

12.4Km 2024-11-28

310 Je3ttanggul-ro, Jangdan-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-954-0303

Dora Observatory is the closest DMZ observatory to Panmunjeom. From Dora Observatory, one can see not only the Panmunjeom but also the village of Daeseong-dong within the DMZ, mountains and farmlands on the North Korean side, and the city of Gaeseong, a North Korean city and the historic capital of Goryeo (918-1392). Individual visits are not allowed. The observatory can only be accessed through the DMZ Peace Tour, which embarks from Imjingak Pavilion after reservation. All visitors are required to bring their identification, such as passports or Alien Registration Card (ARC).

Unification Village (통일정보화마을)

12.7Km 2025-01-17

330-7, Baegyeon-ri, Gunnae-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Paju’s Unification Village is located north of the Civilian Control Line (CCL). It has security tour locations, such as Panmunjeom, The 3rd Tunnel, and the Dora Observatory. The village is also famous for its agricultural products, such as Jangdan ginseng, Jangdan soybeans, and Jangdan rice, grown in the fertile and blessed nature of the area. Applications for Panmunjeom visits can be made a month in advance, starting from the 10th day of that month. Visitors are required to bring their passports for identification purposes. Nearby tourist sites include Imjingak Pavilion and Paju Book City.

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