Cheorwon Peace Observatory 철원평화전망대
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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 Infiltration 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.
Utilization information
・Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-450-5558~9
・Parking Facilities : Available
・Closed : Tuesdays, Children's Day (May 5), Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day), Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
・Operating Hours : [Open hours] 06:00-18:00
[Tour hours] 09:00-17:00
Tour Course Information
* From Goseokjeong Land
Goseokjeong Land - The 2nd Tunnel - Cheorwon Peace Observatory (monorail included) – Cheorwon Durumi Hall (Crane Pavilion)•Woljeongni Station – Cheorwon Korean Workers' Party Headquarters
* From Baengmagoji Station
Baengma Station – Daema-ri Sentry Post – The 2nd Tunnel – Woljeongni Station – Cheorwon Korean Workers' Party Headquarters – Baengma Station
Admission Fees
- Individuals
Adults 4,000 won / Teenagers 3,000 won / Children 2,000 won / Seniors 2,000 won
- Groups
Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers 2,000 won / Children 1,500 won / Seniors 1,500 won
Available Facilities
Facility Utilization Fees
Individuals
Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 1,000 won / Seniors 1,000 won
Groups
Adults 1,500 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 700 won / Seniors 750 won
* Free: Children ages 6 and under, people with a disability
* Adults (ages 19 and older), Teenagers (ages 13-18), Children (ages 7-12), Seniors (ages 65 and older)
Restrooms
Parking Fees
* Over-night parking not allowed.
Reservation Info. for Foreigners
Visit the Iron Triangle Battlefield Information Center 20 minutes before the desired departure time. Present an ID, pay the admission fee, and fill out the registration form.
Access
[Bus]
From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus bound for Dongsong.
- From Dongsong Bus Terminal, take a taxi to Iron Triangle Battlefield Memorial.
* Cheorwon Peace Observatory can only be accessed by joining a tour.
588-14, Junggang-ri, Dongsong-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do
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Woljeongni StationGangwon-do > Woljeongni Station (Iron Triangle Battlefield) is the last stop before reaching the DMZ. With the sign "The iron horse wants to run again," there stand remains of a train that was used to make frequent trips to North Korea. Located at the spot where the fiercest battle was held during the Korean War |
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