DMZ
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Cultural Experience,
Off-the-Beaten Path,
Monument - Military
The area is quite safe for tourists and is probably the most fascinating day trip you could possibly take from Seoul. While touring the DMZ, you’ll get the chance to visit the Joint Security Area, also known as Panmunjeom. When the North and South met for peace talks during the Korean War, they met in Panmunjeom, and it is here that you can really feel the tension as North Korean soldiers gaze down at passing tourists from their side while South Korean soldiers stare back.
The only way to visit the DMZ is with an organized tour, and it’s always a good idea to book in advance since it’s one of Korea’s most popular attractions.
Latest Reviews
Review by Antonio1507, April 2013
Doing what: DMZ Past and Present: Korean Demilitarized Zone Tour from Seoul
Awesome!! Quite an experience. The tour guide is so nice. She helped us a lot and make sure we are taken care off until we go back to our hotel. However, if you are more than 175cm tall and have back problem, I suggest you not to go down to the the tunnel. Its quite a heavy climb.
Review by luizhmk, Japan, April 2013
Doing what: DMZ Past and Present: Korean Demilitarized Zone Tour from Seoul
Very good tour, I was not expecting to be so closer of South and Noth Korea border. The guide give us a lot of interesting information regarding the conflit and the relationship between 2 Koreas.
Review by travelman, March 2013
Doing what: DMZ Past and Present: Korean Demilitarized Zone Tour from Seoul
We were able to see into North Korea with the telescopes, visit the Freedon Bridge, and actually go into the third infiltration tunnel. Especially interesting for history buffs and those of my age group who remember the Korean war.
