Dora Observatory
도라전망대
📍 310, Je3ttanggul-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Introduction
Situated in Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do and at the northernmost point of the Military Demarcation Line, Dora Observatory replaced the previous Songaksan Observation Post. From the observatory, visitors can overlook North Korea, including Gaeseong, Songaksan, Kim Il-Sung Statue, and Cooperation Farm (Geumamgol). The observatory has 500 spectator seats, a VIP room, and a large parking area. It was first opened to the public in January 1987.
Near the observatory is The 3rd Tunnel, an infiltration tunnel built by North Korea and found in 1978. It stretches over 1.6 kilometers with a x_height and x_width of 2 meters, capable of mobilizing 30,000 troops in one hour. In front of the tunnel are a variety of attractions such as the DMZ Media Hall (offering the history of the divided country and flourishing ecosystem in the Demilitarized Zone), DMZ Exhibition Hall (displaying relics and documents related to the Demilitarized Zone), sculptures, and souvenir shops. Visitors can see inside the tunnel by either walking or riding the monorail.
Because civilian access is restricted in this area, visitors must participate in the DMZ Peace & Security Tour Program to visit the observatory.
Near the observatory is The 3rd Tunnel, an infiltration tunnel built by North Korea and found in 1978. It stretches over 1.6 kilometers with a x_height and x_width of 2 meters, capable of mobilizing 30,000 troops in one hour. In front of the tunnel are a variety of attractions such as the DMZ Media Hall (offering the history of the divided country and flourishing ecosystem in the Demilitarized Zone), DMZ Exhibition Hall (displaying relics and documents related to the Demilitarized Zone), sculptures, and souvenir shops. Visitors can see inside the tunnel by either walking or riding the monorail.
Because civilian access is restricted in this area, visitors must participate in the DMZ Peace & Security Tour Program to visit the observatory.
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🗺 Location
310, Je3ttanggul-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
✏ Details
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
500 seats, VIP room, situation room, 34 telescopes
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
🔎 Information
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-954-0303,
+82-31-940-8523
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-954-0303,
+82-31-940-8523
Parking Facility
Available (30-40 spaces)
Closed
Mondays, public holidays excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Opening Hours
Ticketing 09:00-15:00 (ticketing may end earlier depending on the volume of tourists)
