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Odusan Unification Observatory

오두산 통일전망대
369, Pilseung-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
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The Odusan Unification Observatory opened to the public in 1992. It is one of the national tourist spot where foreigners choose to visit and experience the stark reality of the divided Peninsula. From this observation platform, Songaksan Mountain in the city of Gyeseongi and 63 Building in Seoul are visible.This observatory has five floors above ground and one underground. Various photos and computerized screens showing the reality of North Korea are displayed on the first and second floor. Products from North Korea can also be purchased here.

Utilization information

Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.

Contact
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-956-9600,
+82-31-945-3171
Parking
1,900 spaces
*Parking Fees
(L) 4,000 won
(M) 3,000 won
(S) 2,000 won 

Inquiries: +82-31-945-6034
Closed
Mondays (Remain open if a public holiday falls on Monday)
Hours
November-February 09:00-16:30
March-October 09:00-17:00
* Closing time is subject to change depending on the weather or other conditions (no entry to the Civilian Control Line one hour before sunset).

Updated 2016.02.07

Tour Course Information

Lobby - Theater – Observatory - Outdoor telescopes - Unification Exhibition Hall - Exhibition Hall - North Korea Experience Room - Unification Wish Room – Outdoor lounge

Admission Fees

[Individual]
Adults 3,000 won / Students 1,600 won / Seniors and kindergarteners 1,000 won
[Group]
Adults 2,500 won / Students 1,300 won / Seniors and kindergarteners 1,000 won
*Groups: 30 people or more.

Available Facilities

[1F] Lobby, Special Exhibition Hall, Exhibition Hall of North Korea, Unification Wish Room, North Korea Experience Room
[2F] Theater, Unification Exhibition Hall
[3-4F] Theater
[Outside] Observatory, Wishing drum for unification, Peace Tower, statue of Cho Man-shik, outdoor lounge, Mangbaedan altar, Odusanseong Fortress

Restrooms

Available

Facilities for the Handicapped

Wheelchair rental (1F Lobby)

Access

How to get here by subway or bus, with a map.

Routes and travel time from your current location open in Google Maps. Naver Map is shown in Korean.

[Subway + Bus]

Daewha Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 4 or 5.
- Walk to the bus station at the back of the exit.
- Take Bus No. 900 and get off at Unification Hill Observatory Bus Stop.
- Get on shuttle bus to Odusan Unification Observatory.

Hapjeong Station (Seoul Subway Line 2, 6), Exit 1 or 8.
- At the front of the train station, take Intercity Bus No. 2200.
- Get off at the Seongdongsageori Bus Stop and walk 1km toward Odusan Unification Observatory parking lot.
- Get on shuttle bus to Odusan Unification Observatory.

[Shuttle Bus]
Departure: Entrance of parking lot
Interval: 15-20 min
Travel time: 5 min (1.8 km)
Fee: Free of charge

[Train]
From Seoul Station, take Gyeongui Line and get off at Geumchon Station (Departs every 10 min / 1 hour ride). Then take Bus No. 900.

369, Pilseung-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do


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