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Eulji Observatory

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621, Hu-ri, Haean-myeon, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do
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Eulji Observation Platform, located near the Military Demarcation Line, is now one of the most informative relics dating back to the Korean Conflict. From the Eulji Observation Platform, North Korea soldiers on guard are visible and on clear days so is Birobong Peak of Geumgangsan Mountain. Every year over one hundred thousand people visit this observation platform at the DMZ.

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Contact
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: Yanggu Unification Hall +82-33-480-2674
Parking
Available
Closed
Mondays (if Monday is a national holiday, will remain open and close on Tuesday instead)
New Year’s Day, Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Hours
Summer (Mar~Oct) 09:00-18:00
Winter (Nov~Feb) 09:00-17:00
* Registration not accepted after 16:00
* Entrance may be denied in the case of severe weather. Please call in advance to confirm.

Updated 2016.03.24

Admission Fees

[Package Admission Ticket (Eulji Observatory, the 4th Underground Tunnel, The War Memorial Hall)]
Individuals
Adults 2,500 won / Children 1,300 won
Groups (30 people or more)
Adults 1,800 won / Children 900 won

* Credit cards are accepted.

Available Facilities

Coin binoculars, soldier stereoscope

Parking Fees

Small-sized vehicle 2,000 won / Large-sized vehicle 4,000 won

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[Bus]
From Yanggu Bus Terminal, take a city bus bound for Haeanmaeul Village (60 min ride).
- Get off at Haeanmaeul Village and go 15 min further toward Unification Department Yanggu North Korea Hall by taxi.

*Note:
- Civilian access and walking is not allowed at some points, thus please check the information before visiting.
- City bus schedule: Nov-Feb 07:10, 12:00, 16:30 / Mar-Oct 06:10, 12:00, 16:30 (*Bus schedule is subject to change.)

[Taxi]
- Takes about 45 min from Yanggu Bus Terminal.

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


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