Eulji Observatory (을지전망대) - Sightseeing - Korea travel and tourism information

Eulji Observatory (을지전망대)

Explanation

Eulji Observatory, located near the Military Demarcation Line along the ridge of Gachilbong Peak, is now one of the most informative sites dating back to the Korean War. From Eulji Observatory, visitors can see North Korean land from afar as well as Birobong Peak of Geumgangsan Mountain. It is the northernmost DMZ attraction and over 100,000 people visit this observation platform every year.

Inquiry

+82-33-481-9021

Homepage

www.dmz.go.kr/
www.ygtour.kr

Information Use

Experience Guide : * Valid ID required to enter

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-481-9021

Parking facilities : Available

Day off : Mondays (closed the following day if Monday is a national holiday), January 1, morning on the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)

Hours : [Observatory]
March-October 09:00-18:00
November-February 09:00-17:00
* Last admission request must be made before 16:00
* Entry may be prohibited in adverse weather; check before visiting.

More information

Admission Fees
[Eulji Observatory / The 4th Tunnel / War Memorial Hall]
Individuals - Adults 3,000 won / Children 2,000 won
Groups - Adults 2,000 won / Group 1,000 won

* Group: 30 people or more

Available Facilities
Coin binoculars, soldier stereoscope

Location

621, Hu-ri, Haean-myeon, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do

Directions