[Gangwon-do] Eulji Observatory (을지전망대)
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💡 Overview
Eulji Observatory, located near the Military Demarcation Line along the ridge of Gachilbong Peak, is now one of the most informative sites dating back to the Korean War. From Eulji Observatory, visitors can see North Korean land from afar as well as Birobong Peak of Geumgangsan Mountain. It is the northernmost DMZ attraction and over 100,000 people visit this observation platform every year.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 621, Hu-ri, Haean-myeon, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do (Zipcode: 24562) |
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| 📞 Phone | +82-33-481-9021 |
| 🌐 Website | www.dmz.go.kr/ www.ygtour.kr |
| Operating Hours | [Observatory] March-October 09:00-18:00 November-February 09:00-17:00 * Last admission request must be made before 16:00 * Entry may be prohibited in adverse weather; check before visiting. |
| Day Off | Mondays (closed the following day if Monday is a national holiday), January 1, morning on the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) |
| Parking | Available |
| Experience Guide | * Valid ID required to enter |
| Inquiries and Information | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-481-9021 |
📝 Additional Information
[Admission Fees]
[Eulji Observatory / The 4th Tunnel / War Memorial Hall]
Individuals – Adults 3,000 won / Children 2,000 won
Groups – Adults 2,000 won / Group 1,000 won
* Group: 30 people or more
[Available Facilities]
Coin binoculars, soldier stereoscope
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📍 Nearby Attractions
Yanggu Unification Hall (양구통일관)Distance: 37m | 35, Haeanseohwa-ro, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do- Yanggu War Memorial Hall (양구전쟁기념관)Distance: 37m | 35, Haeanseohwa-ro, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do
Source: Korea Tourism Organization