Introduction:
Situated in Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do and at the northernmost point of the Military Demarcation Line, Dora Observatory replaced the previous Songaksan Observation Post. From the observatory, visitors can overlook North Korea and various locations including Gae

 
Information:
Information Introduction Situated in Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do and at the northernmost point of the Military Demarcation Line, Dora Observatory replaced the previous Songaksan Observation Post
From the observatory, visitors can overlook North Korea and various locations including Gaeseong, Songaksan, Kim Il-Sung Statue, and Cooperation Farm (Geumamgol)
The observatory offers 500 seats, VIP rooms, and abundant parking space
It was first opened to the public in January 1987
Near the observatory is the Third Underground Tunnel, built by North Korea and found in 1978
It stretches over 1
6km with a height and width of 2m, capable of mobilizing 30,000 troops in one hour
In front of the tunnel are a variety of attractions such as the DMZ Media Hall (offering the history of the divided country and flourishing ecosystem in the Demilitarized Zone), DMZ Exhibition Hall (displaying relics and documents related to the Demilitarized Zone), sculptures, and souvenir shops
Visitors can see inside the tunnel by either walking or riding the monorail
Because civilian access is restricted in this area, visitors must participate in the DMZ Peace & Security Tourist Program (implemented by Paju-si) to visit the observatory
Conducted by a shuttle bus either from Imjingak Resort or Dorasan Station, it goes through the Dora Observatory, 3rd Underground Tunnel, Dorasan Station, and Unification Village
Visitors must carry their passport, which is examined at the checkpoint just beyond Unification Bridge


Telephone: +82-31-954-0303, +82-31-940-8523 Closed Mondays, National Holidays excluding Saturday, Sunday, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) Tour Course Information [DMZ-related Tour] A Course (approx
3 hours): Departure from Imjingak → The 3rd Tunnel (DMZ video room) → Dora Observatory → Dorasan Station → Tongilchon Jikpanjang → Tongilchon Village Museum → Return to Imjingak B Course (approx
3 hours 30 min): Departure from Imjingak → Tomb of Heo-jun → Haemaruchon → The 3rd Tunnel (DMZ video room) → Dora Observatory → Return to Imjingak

Operating:
Hours Ticketing 09:00-15:00 (ticketing may end earlier depending on the volume of tourists) Parking Facilities 30-40 parking spaces Admission Fees Telescope: 500 won for 2 min Parking Fees [Imjingak Parking Fee] Light-weight cars: 1,000 won Small cars: 2,000 won Mid-sized cars: 3,000 won Large cars 5,000 won Available Facilities 500 seats, VIP room, situation room, 34 telescopes Restrooms Available

Reservation:
Info for Natives First-come, first-served basis (reservations not accepted) Baby Stroller Rentals Not available Pets Not permitted

 
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