From Seoul - Cheorwon Private DMZ Tour with Guide
Korean Demilitarized Zone, Seoul
Activity
Official tickets via GetYourGuide
Explore the DMZ in Cheorwon on a private tour from Seoul. Learn about the Korean War and the DMZ with an expert guide, and visit the memorial site of the Battle of the White Horse Hill.
Highlights
- Explore the DMZ in Cheorwon, away from the commercialized tourist sites
- Learn about the Korean War and the DMZ with an expert guide
- Visit the memorial site of the Battle of the White Horse Hill
- See the Korean Workers Party Headquarters built by North Korea
- Get a deeper understanding of the Korean War and its impact
Description
Begin your tour with a journey through the history of the Korean War, starting with the birth of South and North Korea after liberation from Japan. Learn about the origins and background of the war, the four stages of the conflict, and the armistice. Travel to Cheorwon, a two-hour drive from Seoul, and explore the real DMZ, unlike the commercialized tourist sites found elsewhere. Check the deployment of military bases, including General Outposts, Guard Posts, and iron fences from both sides. After the DMZ tour inside the Civilian Control Zone, visit the memorial site of the Battle of the White Horse Hill, one of the fiercest battles during the war, and the Korean Workers Party Headquarters built by North Korea before the war. Throughout the tour, benefit from the knowledge of your professional guide, who is an expert in Korean history, politics, and military. Enjoy guided tours with complementary materials, including pictures and copies of documents.Includes
Guided tour of the Korean War and DMZ Visit to the 2nd Infiltration Tunnel built by North Korea Visit to Cheorwon Peace Observatory Visit to the Battle of the White Horse Hill memorial site Visit to the Korean Workers Party Headquarters Professional guides with expertise in Korean history, politics, and military Complementary materials including pictures and copies of documents Lunch (real local or Italian)Important Information
- The tour involves a two-hour drive from Seoul to Cheorwon, Gangwon-do The tour explores the DMZ from the Observatory