[2025 Paju-si Attraction] Travel Guide for Imjingak Pyeonghwa Nuri Park (Updated Mar)

Gyeonggi-do, a hidden gem in the heart of Korea On this bright winter day, I finally had the opportunity to visit Take a day to explore Gyeonggi-do's lesser-known travel routes Let me experience the charming natural scenery and authentic food experience The scenery at night is even more unique Filled with warmth and yet full of fireworks . 📍1-day tour of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea CityWalk itinerary Gyeonggi-do Peace World Park➡DMZ Imjingak➡Gimpo Art Village-Hanok Village➡Suwon Starfield Library➡Seoul Land 🛎Transportation and accommodation Starting from Songnaegak Goyang Hotel in Goyang City, the whole journey takes less than half an hour to reach the first stop and start the trip. It takes 2 hours from Seoul to Gyeonggi-do Peace World Park . 📸Recommended photo opportunities in Gyeonggi-do 1⃣Imjingak Peace World & DMZ It is a symbol of peace and unification on the Korean Peninsula. The park has vast lawns, monuments and sculptures where you can check in and take photos. The Imjingak Pavilion preserves war relics, and you can take the Peace Cable Car to overlook the Imjin River and the demilitarized zone. It is an important place to experience history and peace, and it is also a great place for light hiking outdoors. Address: 2017 - 2⃣Suwon Starry Sky Library The Starfield Library is a must-visit place for book lovers when visiting Korea! It has a 4-story starry sky theme design, with towering bookshelves and natural light pouring in through the glass skylight, so you can enjoy the stars at night. This is not only an ocean of knowledge, but also a place of art and culture Address: 175, Seoul, Seoul - 3⃣Gimpo Art Village-Hanok Village It is an art village that gathers many traditional Korean houses. The traditional Korean architecture is preserved here. You can experience the traditional lifestyle, appreciate the historical and cultural charm, feel the traditional Korean architecture and cultural art, and look forward to the snow and sunset. Address: 김포아트빌리지 - 4⃣Seoul Land The largest theme park in Korea, it has exhibition areas of various countries in the world, the three thousand li Dongshan of Korean traditional beauty, etc. Recently, there are various Christmas activities, which is an ideal place to play. Address: 102, Dongcheon-do, Seoul - What to eat in Gyeonggi-do! The must-visit eel rice, cold noodles, Anseong Korean beef, freshwater fish spicy soup, Suwon ribs, blood sausage, tofu soup, fried chicken and other interesting Gyeonggi-do delicacies

#seoul When on my DMZ tour in Seoul, I came across these mailboxes at Imjingak Park. Interestingly, there were free postcards affixed with South Korean stamps, and there was also a table with DMZ ink chops for visitors to stamp their postcards as well. Apparently, if anyone mails these postcards in the red mailbox, they will be delivered to your receiver in a year from date sent.. includes even international delivery. It really makes for an interesting souvenir. Do give this a try if you are visiting Imjingak! My rating: 4 ⭐️ out of 5!

#seoul During my DMZ tour at Imjingak Park, I got to see the Steam Locomotive at Jungdan Station, which is famously known as “I wanna run” train. This battle-scarred steam engine was a sombre looking exhibit in the park, a tragic reminder of the Korean War, and separation between South Korea and North Korea. This engine was a part of a train that was used to transport military supplies during the Korean War. Allies forces blew up this train when it was under threat of being used by the other side. My rating of this attraction: 4 ⭐️ out of 5!

| Imjingak Peace World Park. Babies! ! 📸💛 Today I will take you to a very special place full of historical heritage - 👉 Imjingak Peace World Park! ! 🕊️🇰🇷 This is one of the most famous dividing lines between North and South Korea, and it is also the closest attraction to North Korea in the world! ! 🌏🔍 Standing here, you can feel the weight of history, and it is also a soul-stirring journey! 💔🕊️ ⸻ ⛱️ Must-see attractions: 🕊️ 1. Imjingak Observatory 💔 Babies! ! This observatory is really amazing...🥺💛 👉 Standing here, the land of North Korea is right in front of you! ! 👉 When the weather is clear, you can even see North Korean villages, fields and mountains directly; 👉 There are also free telescopes on site, so you can directly observe the real scene of North Korea! ! 🔭🌄 💬 Tips for taking photos: ✅ Stand in front of the observatory and take a photo of your back overlooking North Korea, it feels great; ✅ Or use a telescope to take photos of the scenery of North Korea, it feels very documentary! ! 📸 ⸻ 🌉 2. Bridge of Freedom 🥺💛 Babies! ! The historical background of this bridge is really tear-jerking! ! 💔💧 👉 The Freedom Bridge was originally the only passage for South Korean prisoners of war to return to South Korea after the Korean War; 👉 Thousands of peace prayer cards are hung on the bridge, filled with thoughts for their families and prayers for peace; 👉 The end of the bridge is the passage for North Korean prisoners of war to return home, and the atmosphere is very heavy. 📸 Tips for taking photos: ✅ It is recommended to wear dark clothes to highlight the heavy feeling of history; ✅ Take a photo standing on the bridge and looking into the distance, and instantly immerse yourself in the historical atmosphere. 💬 Special reminder: 👉 Many tourists here will place prayer cards. You can also spend 1,000 won to write a prayer card and pray for world peace! 🌍💛 ⸻ 🪖 3. Korean War Memorial & DMZ Wall 💔😭 This place will make you cry instantly... 👉 There is a huge war memorial here, recording the casualties in the Korean War; 👉 There is also a DMZ wall (demilitarized zone separation wall) nearby, which is covered with bullet marks and historical symbols; 👉 There are colorful banners praying for peace on the wall, each carrying a different story. 📸 Tips for taking photos: ✅ You can stand in front of the DMZ wall and take a solemn documentary photo; ✅ Or take a photo with an emotional atmosphere in front of the peace banner. 💭 Photo Tips: 💬 The atmosphere here is very heavy, we suggest you keep quiet and respect history. ⸻ 💒 4. Imjingak Peace Bell 💡💛 Babies! ! This peace bell represents hope, peace, and reunion! ! 🕊️💛 👉 It will ring at regular intervals every day, symbolizing the wish for peace; 👉 You can ring the Peace Bell here to express your wishes for world peace. 📸 Tips for taking photos: ✅ Take a photo of ringing the Peace Bell, the picture is awesome! ! ✅ Or take a photo looking up under the clock, symbolizing the power of peace. ⸻ 🏛️ 5. The third underground tunnel (reservation required) 💡💔 This tunnel is so stunning! ! 👉 This is one of the underground tunnels dug by North Korea, which was originally planned to go directly through Seoul, South Korea; 👉 The whole journey is about 1.6 kilometers, but currently tourists can only walk 265 meters; 👉 The tunnel is very depressing and you can feel the tense atmosphere during the war. 📅 Make an appointment in advance: •✅ The third underground tunnel must be booked in advance on the official website; •✅ Safety helmets must be worn when entering the tunnel; •✅ Photography is prohibited in the tunnel (but photography is allowed at the exit). 💬 Tips: 👉 If you are interested in history, war, and politics, I highly recommend taking a trip! ! ⸻ 📅 Travel tips: 📍 Address: •📍 177 Imjingak-ro, Munsan-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea •🕊️[임진각 평화누리공원] ⸻ 💰 Tickets: Imjingak Peace World Park is free Third Tunnel 12,000 won (about 60 RMB) DMZ Peace Tour 46,000 won (about 230 RMB) 🚗 Transportation tips: ✅ From Seoul: •Take the Gyeongui Line → Go to Munsan Station → Take a taxi for 10 minutes. •Or you can directly book a one-day tour charter, which is more convenient. ✅ Recommended one-day tour: •Paju Publishing City + Imjingak + Panmunjom one-day tour; •Or take a one-day tour to the DMZ demilitarized zone to gain a deeper understanding of history! ⸻ 💗 Other tips: 💡 It is strongly recommended to book a DMZ tour in advance; 💡 Bring your passport, as you need to verify your identity when entering the DMZ area; 💡 The entire park is very vast, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes; 💡 Bring a camera to record this heavy but hopeful moment. ⸻ 💥 Travel experience: 💔 Babies... This place is really touching...😭💛 👉 You will stand on the border between North Korea and South Korea and look at the land of North Korea through a telescope; 👉 You will walk across the Bridge of Freedom and feel the joy of returning prisoners of war; 👉 You will silently wish for world peace in front of the Peace Bell. 💬 After the trip, I couldn't calm down for a long time... 👉 The heavy feeling of history, the hope for peace, and the longing for family all meet here...🥺💛 ⸻ 💭 Summary in one sentence: 👉 If you want to feel the history and pain of the Korean Peninsula, Imjingak Peace World Park is definitely worth a visit! ! 🕊️💛 👉 It is not an ordinary tourist attraction, but a baptism of the soul...🥺💛

Imjingak Pyeonghwa Nuri Park is a special place where you can feel both the pain of division and the message of peace. The wide-open lawn and various art installations make it a great place for a leisurely walk, and the windmill hill is particularly impressive. It's a place where you can reflect on its historical significance and wish for peace in nature, making it worth a visit. I highly recommend it.

Introducing Paju Imjingak, the best place to visit in this weather. It is best to go by car, and since there is a large outdoor parking lot, I highly recommend going by car. When you enter the park, a huge lawn spreads out in front of you. There are various sculptures in the lawn square that can accommodate 20,000 people, so it is good to see them. The most eye-catching sculpture is a group of giant people. There are also many interesting and photogenic sculptures, such as pinwheels and large pin-shaped sculptures. They say that all the sculptures mean peace. Next to Pyeonghwa Nuri Park, you can ride a gondola, and there is also the Freedom Bridge and the Imjingang steam locomotive, so it is a good day course. On the way, I recommend a cafe called Soul One, which has a beautiful garden and sells delicious coffee desserts. Stop by Paju Imjingak and make good memories with good people.

#seoul As part of my DMZ tour in Seoul, I got to visit Dokgae Bridge in Imjingak Park. Dokgae Bridge was formerly a railway bridge used to take trains North across the Imjin River, but the bridge was severely damaged during the Korean War, leaving only some of its remaining piers. I also got the chance to view the bank of the Imjin River and even a number of bullet holes located on the piers of Dokgae Bridge. There were even glass floors with a restored section of the Gyeongui railway and bullet shells forming the alphabets DMZ. This attraction is not to be missed! My rating: 4 ⭐️ out of 5!

#seoul On the DMZ tour, I got the opportunity to visit beat 131 Bunker for a small fee of 2000 KRW, and it was definitely an attraction not to be missed! The military bunker constructed during the Korean War has been changed into an interesting exhibition space. There was also the chance to step across the “yellow line” which was the Civilian Control Line. My rating: 4.5 ⭐️ out of 5!