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Panmunjeom (Joint Security Area) (판문점)

Panmunjeom (Joint Security Area) (판문점)

18.7Km    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.

The Peace Land (평화랜드)

18.9Km    2024-02-23

148-33 Imjingak-ro, Munsan-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

The Peace Land is an amusement park located near the Imjingang River. It offers around twenty different types of rides, including a Viking ship, bumper cars, and merry-go-round. For added convenience, there is an unmanned convenience store on-site that accepts card payments exclusively, offering a variety of beverages, ice cream, and snacks. The park also has an infirmary where wound care is available. Nearby, visitors can enjoy the Peace Gondola, which provides a scenic way to cross the Imjingang River.

Imjingak Resort (Pyeonghwa Nuri Park) (파주 임진각(평화누리공원))

Imjingak Resort (Pyeonghwa Nuri Park) (파주 임진각(평화누리공원))

19.0Km    2025-09-05

177 Imjingak-ro, Munsan-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-953-4744

Located approximately 56 kilometers from Seoul City Hall and 7 kilometers from DMZ, the site of Imjingak Pavilion is an important part of Korean history. Imjingak Resort, the main tourist complex, has various war-related artifacts as well as the spacious Pyeonghwa Nuri Park. The resort preserves the Freedom Bridge and Imjingang rail bridge from the Korean War to remind people of the past, along with a Memorial Hall, memorial monuments, and recreational areas.

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

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

19.0Km    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

DMZ LIVE Experience Hall (DMZ 생생누리)

DMZ LIVE Experience Hall (DMZ 생생누리)

19.1Km    2025-09-04

148-57 Imjingak-ro, Munsan-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

DMZ LIVE experience hall offers the opportunity to experience immersive media and VR content at Imjingak Resort. DMZ LIVE recreates flora and fauna, beautiful scenery, and historical values of DMZ using modern-day digital technology.

ANARKH (아나키아)

ANARKH (아나키아)

19.2Km    2024-02-07

22 Jandol-gil, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

ANARKH is a café and a restaurant. Its unique signature drink, the black tea cream latte, combines the richness of a caffè latte with a layer of creamed black tea. Their signature bakery item is walnut bread, distinctively flavored with a subtle hint of black tea and the nutty taste of walnuts. As for the restaurant's main dishes, the signature items include a steak salad, shrimp pasta, and chicken pie.

Watdeon-gil (와떤길)

Watdeon-gil (와떤길)

19.4Km    2024-11-06

48-38 Gamnae-gil, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm - "Agency"
After successfully completing her presentation, Go Ah-in earns her promotion to a representative role. To honor this achievement, Kang Han-na arranges a team dinner. The venue is a specialty restaurant known for its Spicy Charcoal-grilled Chicken. Set within a spacious hall, its warm and relaxed ambiance is perfect for group gatherings and celebrations.

E-Mart - Paju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 파주)

E-Mart - Paju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 파주)

19.4Km    2024-04-22

10, Dangha-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Damdaheon / 담다헌 체험교육관

Damdaheon / 담다헌 체험교육관

19.5Km    2023-10-26

98, Songsan-ro 939beon-gil, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

Damdaheon is an experience center dedicated to the art of making rice cakes, situated in Geomundol (black stone) Village in Sangok-dong, Uijeongbu. It was opened on October 23, 2009, under Park Gyeong-ae, recognized as a master artisan by Gyeonggi-do. The center offers experience programs like rice cake-making, sweet red bean jelly-making, fermented soybean and sauce-making, kimchi-making, and bean curd-making, as well as weekend farms (offered on a yearly basis). It strives to promote the traditional healthy foods of Korea through hands-on experiences to children and young people, who tend to gravitate toward instant and Western food, and to encourage them to make their own rice cakes at home with Damdaheon’s easy rice cake recipes. 

Olive Young - Pocheon Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 포천중앙)

Olive Young - Pocheon Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 포천중앙)

19.5Km    2024-04-16

893, Hoguk-ro, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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