Lost City of Cheorwon DMZ Private Day Trip from Seoul

Lost City of Cheorwon DMZ Private Day Trip from Seoul

If you are interested in learning more about the Korean War and see for yourself one of the tunnels that the North Korean dug to attack South Korea than this tour is perfect for you. Most people want to visit Paju Korea Demilitarized Zone and Joint Security Area (Panmunjeom) when they think about the border between South & North Korea. However, Cheorwon is the best itinerary to take your time and allow you to learn about the history of the Korean War.

Cheorwon is a county in Gangwon province that is located right next to the border with North Korea.
This country was part of the North Korean territory from 1945 until 1953, after Korea’s liberation from the Japanese rule, the U.S. Army, the North Korean Army, and the Chinese Army signed an Armistice Agreement on July 27, 1953, and the Korean Demilitarized Zone cut Cheorwon county into two parts.

Itinerary
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Stop At: The 2nd Tunnel, Gwangsam-ri, Cheorwon-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do 269-820 South Korea

North Korean built this tunnel to invade South Korea, it could accommodate 30,000 people to pass through per hour.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Cheorwon Peace Observatory, 588-14, Junggang-ri, Dongsong-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do South Korea

Cheorwon Peace Observatory provides a panoramic view of the border between North & South Korea.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Woljeongri Station, Hongwon-ri, Cheorwon-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do 269-820 South Korea

Visit an abandoned train station which was constructed in August 1914.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cheorwon-gun Office, 51 Sambuyeon-ro, Galmal-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do, South Korea

Explore the remains of the Korean war and discover the tumultuous history of the once-unified country

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Goseokjeong, 1825, Taebong-ro, Dongsong-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do 24023 South Korea

This place is breathtaking and will recharge your batteries before heading back to the city.

Duration: 45 minutes