Cheorwon Private DMZ and 2nd Tunnel Tour from Seoul
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Deep dive into the Korean War & DMZ. The Korean War is key to understanding modern two Koreas. The tour begins with the birth of South & North Korea after liberation from Japan, and then looks closely at the origins & backgrounds of the War, 4 stages of the war situation and the armistice. In Cheorwon, a two-hour drive from Seoul, explore the REAL DMZ, unlike the commercialized tourist DMZ sites found elsewhere. Check the deployment of military bases including General Outposts, Guard Posts and iron fences from both sides. After the DMZ tour inside the Civilian Control Zone, visit the memorial site of the Battle of the White Horse Hill, one of the fiercest battles during the War, and the Korean Workers Party Headquarters built by North Korea before the War. The professional guides who are experts in Korean history, politics and military doing their PhD give you guided tours with complementary materials - pictures and copies of documents.
Inclusions
What's included
- real local Korean or Italian including drink
- Admission fee
Itinerary
We walk through the 2nd Infiltration Tunnel, covering a distance of about 500 meters underground in the DMZ, up to a point 300 meters from the Military Demarcation Line. Inside the tunnel, you can see white circles marking the holes where North Korea placed dynamite to excavate the tunnel.
From the Cheorwon Peace Observatory, you can see the DMZ and North Korean territory. Unlike other observatories, here you can also see the actual deployment of military bases, including general outposts, guard posts and iron fences on both sides. Unlike commercialised, tourist-oriented DMZ sites, Cheorwon offers a realistic view of the DMZ.
From 15 August 1945, when Korea was liberated from Japan, until 25 June 1950, when the Korean War broke out, Cheorwon was under North Korean control. The headquarters served as the central office of the Gangwon Provincial Party, which ruled the area at the time. It was also the political, social and cultural heart of the region. Furthermore, the basement of this building was used to carry out investigations and torture of liberals and capitalists.
From August 1945, when Korea was liberated from Japan, until June 25 1950, when the Korean War broke out, Cheorwon was North Korean territory. The headquarters served as the central office of the Gangwon Provincial Party, which ruled Cheorwon at the time, and was the political, social, and cultural heart of the region. Furthermore, investigations and torture of liberals and capitalists were carried out in the basement of this building. Arrowhead Hill is famous as the site where a French battalion attached to the U.S. 2nd Infantry Division fought a fierce battle against Chinese troops.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- 강원피스투어
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Seoul
- Its from-price is 581% above the median of the 451 day trips we list in Seoul.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Seoul
Royal palaces and hanok villages sit among glass towers, buzzing markets and late-night food streets in Seoul, South Korea's capital.
Five grand palaces from the Joseon dynasty grace the city, led by Gyeongbokgung, with its colourful changing of the guard, and Changdeokgung, whose Secret Garden is a serene escape. Between them, Bukchon Hanok Village preserves traditional tiled-roof houses on sloping lanes, and Insadong is known for tea houses, galleries and crafts.
Top-ranked sights in Seoul: Third Tunnel of Aggression, DMZ, Gyeongbokgung Palace.
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