We went to the 3rd infiltration tunnel as part of our DMZ tour. As the bus takes you to the tunnel, you cross an innocuous blue line painted on the road. This marks the start of the DMZ. At the 3rd tunnel there is large carpark with an old tank, museum and some sculptures at one end and the entrance to the tunnel at the other. When you enter the building housing the tunnel entrance there is a photo opportunity with some much guards. You then have to deposit your mobile phones as they cannot be taken into the tunnel. You then have to collect a safety hat which turns out to be a vital piece of kit. Don’t take it off! Now for the fun part(!) - the walk to the tunnel is 350 metres down a steep walk. Then you walk along the tunnel itself for 250 metres until the first (of three) concrete blockades; you cannot go further than the first blockade which is actually only about 170 metres from the border with North Korea. The walk along the tunnel is quite low in many places - I am 6 foot tall and spent 80% of the 250 metre walk bent over and hit my head on the jagged roof at least a 8-10 times. I was very grateful for the hard hat. The tunnel has a number of area with dynamite holes made by North Korea and the tunnel is a nice piece of history. But other than that, there is not much to see. Then you have to walk back along the tunnel for 250 metres half bent over before the 350 metre steep climb back to the top. So make sure you have comfortable walking shoes and are prepared for the walk - I was reasonably ‘puffed’ by the time I reached the top and the souvenir shop.

This was part of our dmz tour, it has unique historical background, but the tunnel itself is not very tempting. Easy way downhill for just a cement wall and then obviosly lot harder way up. Not really worth it going down since you are not allowed to take pictures.

Emotional in many ways to visit here. Cameras are not allowed in many areas...gor obvious reasons. Definitely worth the visit. A short drive from Seoul. Many tours available, but can also go on your own. We arrived and were able to get tickets without a reservation. We did arrive early, however. If you decide to go into the 3rd tunnel, its quite strenuous. The decent is steep, and low ceilings. Then the hike up. Wear comfortable shoes. Very glad we went the the DMZ while in the area.

North korea built tunnel to attack South Korea, but it was discovered in time and is now a tourist site. The walk down to the bottom and back up is brutal, wear walking shoes and take it seriously it is tough. No photos down there either. Overall a cool experience.

Fascinating experience, however do take note that it requires physical stamina to walk through a tunnel with safety helmets (those who are tall ie. 1.70m and above will need to bend down) and walk up a steep slope to return. No handphones are allowed in the tunnel. Lockers are provided prior to entering.

Interesting historical incursion into south Korea via underground tunnel. Limited photo opportunities due to being in military zone however,still well worth booking the tour and hearing about the history, and going into the tunnel itself. Fairly steep access and exit so need a level of fitness, however you can take your time.

The Third Tunnel was part of a DMZ package tour.. it was well worth it , to see what people did and endured during this period in history. The cost was very reasonable for half day including transportation from Seoul, the Dora Observatory and meeting with someone who escaped North Korea a few years ago..

Interesting theatre to look into the border between north and south Korea. There is a border town on both sides but according to the tour guide to DMZ, the town in North Korea border is fake and there is no one actually living there 🤔 They don't allow us to use your own binoculars but there is a pay one to use at the observatory.

Great experience looking over the DMZ towards North Korea. Our excellent guide, Jones, was able to point out interesting sites including the various bunkers, the starting point of the third infiltration tunnels, the now abandoned industrial village, the jamming tower and more. An added bonus was that Jones brought his own pair of powerful binoculars so we did not have to queue for the public ones. As luck would have it, the weather was perfect to allow us a clear view over the DMZ. And whilst the JSA is closed to visitors, this is the next best option.

Unique and thought-provoking view into North Korea Dora Observatory is one of the most fascinating stops on a DMZ tour. From here, you can actually see into North Korea, including the North’s village of Kijŏng-dong, which, according to our guide, is mostly a ghost town built to give the illusion of prosperity. On the South Korean side, you’ll spot Daeseong-dong, a real village where people still live, and the massive South Korean flag is clearly visible from the observatory. Photos aren’t allowed here for security reasons, so it’s all about being in the moment and taking in the reality of the division between the two countries. That said, the view is striking and definitely leaves an impression. There’s also a small café and sitting area on the second floor, where you can rest while literally facing North Korea, a surreal but peaceful experience. Photos from other areas. More pics at my IG: @ogolphotos Highly recommended as part of any DMZ tour. It’s not just a tourist stop, it gives you a deep sense of the ongoing tension and hope that exists in the region.

Visiting the DMZ today on the Korean Peninsula was not as I expected at all. I was completely caught off guard how I would feel emotionally. Before I booked this tour, I was thinking - cool, let’s go check out this place. Let’s see the solders with their guns, the military check points, and get a glimpse of the Hermit Kingdom. It started out just as I expected. It felt so cool to be so close to North Korea. It wasn’t until we went to the Dora Observatory and had a chance to see the city, buildings, and farm on the other side, with binoculars, that it really hit me. All I could do was imagine what life is like for the people right in front of me, who were just a mere 4-5 kilometers from me. Here I was observing them from a far as if they lived in a zoo. These photos were not taken by me because you can not take photos of North Korea from the observatory anymore.

Very cool to see North Korea from here. No photos or there will be consequences, maybe deportation so do not even try to point your phone at North Korea. No souvenir shop here.

Nothinf intresting and special...Just a fields of North Korea..no photos policy. But we had a very good guide Cindy

Such great organization and set up to show the story and history behind the North and South of this peninsula. So many artifacts are on display and it is hair raising driving through and seeing the signs of mines in the field. The expos are well put together and provide an accurate description of what happened, how and why. There are times group viewings on the top floor with binoculars pointed towards North Korea. This is time well spent and well worth the drive understanding the conflict. Highly recommend!

Very interesting starting point for DMZ tours. The facilities are clean, there are several meal/snack/drink options to choose from before heading out on the tour bus (we were on one of the first tour busses for the day, the 0920 bus) There are a few monuments/items that have fascinating historical significance, I would highly encourage you to check them out (our tour guide gave us an excellent mini-lesson on them, 11/10! Shout out to Vincent 🙌)

Close to the DMZ, this national park is full of history. Ideally it would be better if you came here with a tour group so the guide can explain to you in details how were the Koreans affected by the war and how conditions were for females back then. If you came here on your on, it is hard to feel what the Koreans went through without someone sharing.

Heading to the DMZ, I stopped here to switch vehicles as you can only go to the DMZ with the branded buses. I had thr privilege of seeing the Imjingak Tourist centre and had fun while I got my ticket. Watched a short video on the Korean/Japanese war with the Turtle ship.

Educational. My tour guide Denis from PJK Tours did an excellent job of ensuring his group were well informed when walking around these memorial grounds.

Super interesting place - we had to wait for our tour shuttle so we had time to look around Highlight was buying North Korean money and seeing the end of the old train and the new train tracks

Went to the far end of north west of Korean peninsular just overlook the Demilitary zone. Peaceful and a lot crowed.

You can see ,feel, and smell history here.

A special zone where individuals, families, and tourists can enjoy food, arts, fashion items, and rare collectible items. On your way to Paju DMZ tour, please stop by this area to enjoy one of the recommended tour spot in Korea. They have cafe, restaurants, and shops for your intriguing gifts. However, on Mondays, many shops are closed. There is no subway or public transportation tovHeyri Village.

Take the red bus 2000 from Seoul to Paju Heyri art village for one day then you will be able to enjoy the arts museums , coffee, bakery n foods culture villages. It is busy with so many things to see and to do here depending to what you are interested. Highly recommended and very well plans art town over last 20 yr , borders of South n North Korea , peaceful and beautiful country side. We were spending time to visit our family house@Motif.One, and bought a custom made apron at Hadam's leather shops, ate lunch by Pizza restaurant near by, picked up some Korean made socks at flea markets, so many things for just one day. We will be come again in future and hope to stay over night here too. The afternoon sunset is one of favorite time as our friends said. Love to be at Paju Heyri Art village. Thank you

took some time to drive up here but it’s nice getting there, there is a huge selection of art and museums here - we went to a historical museum of korea and it looks so small from the outside but once you go inside it’s really huge place - you take a lot of photos here and learn korean history

Very nice, artistic style, like a maze, before you come, make sure you have enough time or you will get lost in it, enjoy

Lots of lovely cafes, stores, and outdoor spaces.

A very refreshing place not to far away from Goyang si, should visit if around the area.

It is a nice place to stroll about and admire the architecture beauty and many cafes scattered around. Unfortunately we reached late in the evening and only managed to only go to Farmer's Table for dinner. Ambience is good and food is passable.

One of the best freshwater eel place. They offer freshwater eel by Kg and umlimited self-serve Ssam bar( salad bar). Bring your own side dishes such as kimch and rice , etc. I saw other people bring their own franks to grill and I thought that was an awsome idea. 3 kg eel were more than enough feed 5 of us. Great restaurant!!!

Travelled far to the outskirts of Seoul to go to Paju Book City, and found out that lots of locals were raving about this place, with them saying tender and amazing and all. I travelled all the way up and entered the restaurant, where I asked if (couldn't find any info online for solo diners) there was an 1-person set and there was! When I tried it, it wasn't as amazing as I thought it would be for the price... my eel was quite tough although the portion was huge... the service was impeccable though! As I was leaving I saw another shop with the same name across the road.. made me wonder if that was the place where I could grill it myself (I could see there were the exhaust suction pipes at each table)...

BBQ eel restaurant. They raise eel and sell in the restaurant. Very fresh. Free side dishes you can grab at self serve area. You are welcome to bring side dishes on your own to cook there. People bring all sorts for BBQ beside eel. Sausage, potatoes, fishcakes etc. There's convenient store next to the restaurant where you can buy kimchi, cup ramyun, etc and bring it to the restaurant.

restaurant doesn’t sell anything but raw eel. you have to buy rice , noodles, kimchi and sausages outside of building. (seems like some people took their own from home) not recommended for kids; too hot charcoal while eating all the time and soooooo crowded.

Self-serve grilled eel with vegetables. To get the most of grilled eel, Follow instuctions on the screen. It is ok to bring your own food with you except seafood, meat, drinks. Four ppl ate 2kg and it was more than enough. I don't like eel that much but this store changed me XD.

Delicious place to try grilled eel. 1hr drive from Seoul.

Nice sea food but a little bit expensive.

Long wait, mediocre chicken, only had one sauce that was mostly tasteless yellow goo.

It's good!

(Translated by Google) Aside from the taste, the staff's service was lacking - the menu only had a small Chinese version, so when I asked for Korean, they told me to choose from a menu that wasn't even there without even looking at it. (Original) 맛을 떠나 종업원 서비스 정신 무- 메뉴에 작게 중국어로만 나와있어 한국어 요청하니 보지도 않고 나와있지도ㅡ않은 메뉴에서 고르라고 함.

(Translated by Google) I don’t know about anything else, but the staff is friendly and it’s nice to eat something else inside. (Original) 딴건 몰라두 직원들이 친절하시고, 안에서 딴거 먹기도 좋아요

(Translated by Google) An okay fast food restaurant. (Original) 무난한 패스트푸드점.

(Translated by Google) C Just an okay Popeyes. Service, taste, and atmosphere are all average. (Original) C 그냥 무난한 파파이스. 서비스, 맛, 분위기 모두 보통임.

(Translated by Google) P77*%* (Original) ㅍ77*%*

(Translated by Google) Isn’t the Gimpo Airport branch Hongik Pork Cutlet? When I entered, the store was empty, but they told me to wait outside and the attitude of the staff serving me was shit,,,,, Hongik Donkatsu's signature menu item, King Pork Cutlet, is not there? Before ordering, I asked if it was a king pork cutlet, and they said yes, so I ordered it. It was just a regular size pork cutlet. I asked if it was smaller than other stores, and the other stores said it was frozen, and the airport store said it was handmade by hitting it with a hammer?? Is it true that the king pork cutlet from other stores is a frozen product??? When I asked for soup, they said they wouldn't give it to me? What is the udon soup served at other stores? I often visit the Gimpo Unyang branch and went there with high expectations, but it was a mess. If it is run directly from the head office, it seems like improvement and training for store staff is needed. I never want to go again. (Original) 김포공항점은 홍익돈까스가 아닌가요? 입장하니 매장에 자리는 텅텅 비었는데 바깥에서 대기하라하고 하고 매장서빙하는 직원 태도는 개판이고,,,,, 홍익돈까스 시그니쳐 메뉴인 왕돈까스가 없네요? 주문전 왕돈까스가 맞냐고 하니 맞다고 해서 주문하니,,, 그냥 일반사이즈 돈까스,, 다른매장과 다르게 사이즈가 작냐고 물어보니 다른 매장은 냉동이고 공항점은 망치로 두드린 수제라네요?? 다른 매장 왕돈까스는 냉동제품인게 사실인가요??? 국물 달라고 하니 원래 안준다네요? 다른 매장에서 주는 우동국물은 뭔가요? 김포운양점에 자주 방문해서 기대하고 갔더니 엉망입니다. 본사 직영이면 개선과 매장직원 교육이 필요해 보입니다. 두번 다시는 가고 싶지 않아요.

(Translated by Google) I forgot to take my order and saw two employees talking in front of the food... so I just left. (Original) 내침 주문받고 까먹고 음식 앞에서 직원 둘이 대화하고 있고..걍나옴

Food was so so. Sign says close at 9:00 pm. Turned off many of the lights at 8:00 and felt uncomfortable to stay and chat with friends. Glad we went to coffee shop across the street.

Getting old. Not that clean comparing to 5yrs before. Taste is good. Coffee was bad. Location is good.

It's clean and wide, crowded. If you're Korean born before 1980 most likely you'd like it, inferring from customers inside the shop.

Bit pricy but it has its own atmosphere. Food also is nice. Modern Korean food.

Too much hype for a very average place. Hope you have a better experience.

Nice place ti visit, more for the interior than the Food, food quality need to improve.....

Good~~

(Translated by Google) Make a hamburger exactly like the picture. Unique atmosphere and taste are average (Original) 사진과 똑같은 햄버거를 만들어 줌. 독특한 분위기 맛은 보통

(Translated by Google) The taste is excellent. The handmade burger is excellent. The large size is also excellent. Delicious. Paju native. (Original) 맛도일품 수제버거라 일품.큼직한 것도 일품.맛있어라.파주원주민