[Gyeonggi-do] Dora Observatory (도라전망대)
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💡 Overview
Dora Observatory is the closest DMZ observatory to Panmunjeom. From Dora Observatory, one can see not only the Panmunjeom but also the village of Daeseong-dong within the DMZ, mountains and farmlands on the North Korean side, and the city of Gaeseong, a North Korean city and the historic capital of Goryeo (918-1392). Individual visits are not allowed. The observatory can only be accessed through the DMZ Peace Tour, which embarks from Imjingak Pavilion after reservation. All visitors are required to bring their identification, such as passports or Alien Registration Card (ARC).
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 310 Je3ttanggul-ro, Jangdan-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do (Zipcode: 10800) |
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| 📞 Phone | +82-31-954-0303 |
| 🌐 Website | tour.paju.go.kr |
| Operating Hours | 10:00-17:00 |
| Day Off | Mondays |
| Parking | Available (40 spaces) |
| Experience Guide | DMZ Peace Tour |
| Inquiries and Information | +82-31-954-0303 |
📝 Additional Information
[Tour Course Information]
[DMZ-related Tour]
A Course (approx. 3 hours): Departure from Imjingak → The 3rd Tunnel (DMZ video room) → Dora Observatory → Dorasan Station → Tongilchon Jikpanjang → Tongilchon Village Museum → Return to Imjingak
B Course (approx. 3 hours 30 min): Departure from Imjingak → Tomb of Heo-jun → Haemaruchon → The 3rd Tunnel (DMZ video room) → Dora Observatory → Return to Imjingak
* Tour course subject to change due to unforseen circumstances.
[Restrooms]
Available
[Available Facilities]
Observatory
[Parking Fees]
[Imjingak Parking Fee]
Compact cars: 1,000 won
Small cars: 2,000 won
Mid-sized cars: 3,000 won
Large cars: 5,000 won
[Facility Utilization Fees]
[Telescope] 500 won for 2 min
📍 Nearby Attractions
Dorasan Station (도라산역) 🔗Distance: 1.0km | 556, Nosang-ri, Jangdan-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
The 3rd Tunnel (제3땅굴) 🔗Distance: 985m | 210-358, Je3ttanggul-ro, Gunnae-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Source: Korea Tourism Organization