Cheorwon Peace Observatory (철원평화전망대)

588-14, Junggang-ri, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do

About This Place

Cheorwon Peace Observatory offers a panoramic view of the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone separating North and South Korea) in the central forward area of Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do. From this observatory, one can see the Cheorwon plain, areas of the DMZ, and even North Korea. Photos of the 2nd Tunnel, military barracks, checkpoints, and the DMZ are exhibited here. Visitors can easily get to the observatory using the 50-person monorail, see the remains of the ancient Taebongguk (nation), and even see the faces of North Korean soldiers through binoculars.

Address

588-14, Junggang-ri, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do

Phone

+82-33-450-5558

Website

https://www.cwg.go.kr/tour/

Operating Hours

Morning registration 09:00 ~ 15 min before tour / Afternoon registration 12:30 ~ 15 min before tour (First-com, first-served)

Closed Days

Tuesdays, New Year's Day, Children's Day (May 5), Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays

Parking Information

Available

Inquiry Center

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-450-5558

Experience Guide

Refer to the official website

Tour Course Information

[Tour Course] * From Goseokjeong Land Goseokjeong Land - The 2nd Tunnel - Cheorwon Peace Observatory (monorail included) – Cheorwon Durumi Hall (Crane Pavilion) & Woljeong-ri Station – Cheorwon Korean Workers' Party Headquarters * From Baengmagoji Station Baengmagoji Station – Daema-ri Sentry Post – The 2nd Tunnel – Woljeong-ri Station – Cheorwon Korean Workers' Party Headquarters – Baengmagoji Station

Available Facilities

Monorail, souvenir shop, concession stand, etc.

Facility Utilization Fees

[Observatory monorail] Individuals - Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children & Senior citizens 1,000 won Groups - Adults 1,500 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children & Senior citizens 700 won

Parking Fees

[One-day fee] Small vehicles - 2,000 won / Large vehicles - 5,000 won

Admission Fees

[The 2nd Tunnel, Peace Observatory, Woljeong-ri Station, Woljeong-ri Crane Pavilion] Individuals - Adults 4,000 won / Teenagers 3,000 won / Children & Senior citizens 2,000 won Groups - Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers 2,000 won / Children & Senior citizens 1,500 won

Restrooms

Available

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