Cheorwon Peace Observatory (μ² μννμ λ§λ)
About
Cheorwon Peace Observatory offers a panoramic view of the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone separating North and South Korea) in the central forward area of Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do. From this observatory, one can see the Cheorwon plain, areas of the DMZ, and even North Korea. Photos of the 2nd Tunnel, military barracks, checkpoints, and the DMZ are exhibited here. Visitors can easily get to the observatory using the 50-person monorail, see the remains of the ancient Taebongguk (nation), and even see the faces of North Korean soldiers through binoculars.
Location
588-14, Junggang-ri, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do (24009)
Operating Hours
Morning registration 09:00 ~ 15 min before tour / Afternoon registration 12:30 ~ 15 min before tour (First-com, first-served)
Rest Days
Tuesdays, New Year's Day, Children's Day (May 5), Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays
Admission
[Observatory monorail] Individuals - Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children & Senior citizens 1,000 won Groups - Adults 1,500 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children & Senior citizens 700 won / [One-day fee] Small vehicles - 2,000 won / Large vehicles - 5,000 won / [The 2nd Tunnel, Peace Observatory, Woljeong-ri Station, Woljeong-ri Crane Pavilion] Individuals - Adults 4,000 won / Teenagers 3,000 won / Children & Senior citizens 2,000 won Groups - Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers 2,000 won / Children & Senior citizens 1,500 won
Parking
Available
Inquiries
β’ 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) β’ For more info: +82-33-450-5558
Website
www.cwg.go.krExperience
Refer to the official website
Tour Course Information
[Tour Course] * From Goseokjeong Land Goseokjeong Land - The 2nd Tunnel - Cheorwon Peace Observatory (monorail included) β Cheorwon Durumi Hall (Crane Pavilion) & Woljeong-ri Station β Cheorwon Korean Workers' Party Headquarters * From Baengmagoji Station Baengmagoji Station β Daema-ri Sentry Post β The 2nd Tunnel β Woljeong-ri Station β Cheorwon Korean Workers' Party Headquarters β Baengmagoji Station
Available Facilities
Monorail, souvenir shop, concession stand, etc.
Facility Utilization Fees
[Observatory monorail] Individuals - Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children & Senior citizens 1,000 won Groups - Adults 1,500 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children & Senior citizens 700 won
Parking Fees
[One-day fee] Small vehicles - 2,000 won / Large vehicles - 5,000 won
Admission Fees
[The 2nd Tunnel, Peace Observatory, Woljeong-ri Station, Woljeong-ri Crane Pavilion] Individuals - Adults 4,000 won / Teenagers 3,000 won / Children & Senior citizens 2,000 won Groups - Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers 2,000 won / Children & Senior citizens 1,500 won
Restrooms
Available