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).
Basic Information
Postal Code | 10800 |
Homepage | tour.paju.go.kr |
Address | 310 Je3ttanggul-ro, Jangdan-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do |
Usage Information
Experience Guide | DMZ Peace Tour |
Information & Inquiries | +82-31-954-0303 |
Parking Facilities | Available (40 spaces) |
Closed Days | Mondays |
Operating Hours | 10:00-17:00 |
Detailed Description
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 |