From Seoul: Aegibong Peace Eco Park & Jogang Observatory Guided Tour - Hongdae & Myeongdong Meeting Points

Depart from central Seoul and visit
Aegibong Peace Eco Park and Jogang Observatory

Meet at Exit 2 of Hongik Univ. Station or Exit 9 of Myeongdong Station and travel by vehicle to Aegibong Peace Eco Park and Jogang Observatory, located in the civilian control zone near the DMZ. An English- or Japanese-speaking guide joins you, and round-trip transport from Seoul and observatory admission are included.

Travel takes about 1 hour each way, with about 1 hour 30 minutes of free time at the park. The whole tour takes about 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours.

Cross a suspension bridge into the eco park

Aegibong Peace Eco Park sits where the Han River and the Jogang River meet. It was Hill 154, where the two Koreas fought fiercely during the Korean War, and after the war many displaced people came here to look toward their hometowns. Walk across the suspension bridge that leads toward the observatory.

Look at North Korea from Jogang Observatory

The old observatory built in 1978 was demolished and replaced by the newly built Jogang Observatory, where you can see North Korean land from the closest distance. The distance from the observatory to North Korea is about 1.4 km.

The site was once famous for a giant Christmas tree. Today, a tree-shaped bridge stands in its place instead.

Take a break at the Starbucks in the observatory

Jogang Observatory has a Starbucks overlooking the river. Food and drinks are not included, so order any drinks you want on site.

※ Photography is prohibited at many military facilities. Ask your guide for permission before taking photos.
※ Video recording is not allowed.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.