Imjingak Resort 임진각 관광지

Imjingak Resort, located 7 km from the Military Demarcation Line, is now at the forefront of tourism related to the Korean War. Imjingak was built in 1972 with the hope that someday unification would be possible. The three-storied Imjingak is surrounded by several monuments, Unification Park and North Korea Center.

Over 400 photos and documents showing the stark reality of North Korea are displayed in the North Korea Center of Unification Board. Outside Imjingak, there are 12 unique tanks and warcrafts on display that were used during the war.

Mangbaedan Alter, which stands opposite Imjingak, is famous as the place where Korean's separated from their families in the North visit to perform ancestral rites by bowing toward their hometowns every New Year's Day and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving). The Bridge of Freedom, which South Koreans crossed when they came back to their mother country from North Korea after the signing of the Armistice Agreement, stands behind Mangbaedan Alter.

In front of Imjingak is the Gyeongui Train Line which was destroyed during the Korean War in 1950. It has been under reconstruction since 2000. Every year many events for unification are held at Imjingak. It is now one of the more famous DMZ tourist spots for foreigners because it is possible to visit without going through any security check points.

*Travel Tips
- Tourists who want to tour Dorasan Observatory and The 3rd Tunnel, have to have a passport and make a reservation in advance at the DMZ ticket box located in Imjingak parking lot.
- Tourists can tour The 3rd tunnel, Dorasan Observatory and Unification Park by shuttle bus. Soldiers act as guides on this package tour. Only Korean speaking guides are available if you make your reservation here, so foreigners should contact a travel agency to arrange an English-speaking guide in advance.
- Private cars and taxies are not permitted. Only designated shuttle buses can enter because it is located in the Civilian Restricted Zone.
 

[A Course]
Imjingak → The 3rd Tunnel (DMZ Pavilion) → Dora Observatory → Dorasan Station → Unification Village Market → Imjingak (3 hours)
- Individuals: Adults 8,700 won / Students 6,700 won / Seniors 5,900 won
- Groups: Adults 3,600 won / Students 2,400 won / Seniors 1,800 won

[B Course]
Imjingak → Tomb of Heo Jun → Haemaru Village → The 3rd Tunnel (DMZ Pavilion) → Dora Observatory → Imjingak (3 hr 30 min)
- Individuals: Adults 9,000 won / Students 7,000 won / Seniors 6,200 won
- Groups: Adults 3,600 won / Students 2,400 won / Seniors 1,800 won

※ Tour Information
- Shuttle bus: Purchase a ticket at the DMZ ticket booth inside Imjingak Resort → Take the shuttle bus → Tour program → Imjingak
- Train: Take the DMZ Train → Get off at Dorasan Station and register at the temporary ticket booth → Dorasan Station (by shuttle bus) → Tour program→ Dorasan Station

※ The fee for individuals is inclusive of the shuttle bus fare.
※ Seniors (ages 65 or older)
※ Two children (under 4) can be accompanied by one adult.
※ Groups of kindergarten students are not eligible for the tour program (can go as far as Dorasan Station only).
※ Above information is subject to change without notice, please check the official website to confirm in advance.

Imjingak Park (Restaurant, Snack bar), Souvenir Shop

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