Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park
Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park
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CanisHan
Seoul, South Korea26,959 contributions
Oct 2019
C ( 19.10.20 )
There was located beside Panmunjeom and the northernmost area in South Korea. The park had wide parking area, and exhibits about divided country's history. There was a part of our sad history, and included many meanings. There was good point to walk around with many history, and could view North Korea scenery.
There was located beside Panmunjeom and the northernmost area in South Korea. The park had wide parking area, and exhibits about divided country's history. There was a part of our sad history, and included many meanings. There was good point to walk around with many history, and could view North Korea scenery.
Written 20 October 2019
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Chom L
91 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
If you wish to do the DMZ tour (DMZ only, no JSA) without paying too much to the tour agencies, you can visit this park and join the tour from there. It is the same tour provided by the tour agencies but you pay half the price including the train/bus fares.
Take the train to Munsan Terminal and you will have the options of taking bus/train to Imjingak park. I took a bus there and it took bout half an hour to get there. Ask the staff at the info centre at Munsan Terminal for the direction and bus number.
Simply head to the info centre when are you reach Imjingak to book the tour. Please check out my photo showing the timeslots and the fees.
I booked the tour course A which cost me 9,200 won, and the tour includes visit to Dorasan Station, Dora observatory, Third tunnel and a small local shop selling local products. At the end it cost me 17,000 won to do the tour travelling from Seoul and return, and i think the averag tour price provided by tour agencies cost around 40,000 won.
Be sure to spend some time to explore the park and the freedom bridge.
Take the train to Munsan Terminal and you will have the options of taking bus/train to Imjingak park. I took a bus there and it took bout half an hour to get there. Ask the staff at the info centre at Munsan Terminal for the direction and bus number.
Simply head to the info centre when are you reach Imjingak to book the tour. Please check out my photo showing the timeslots and the fees.
I booked the tour course A which cost me 9,200 won, and the tour includes visit to Dorasan Station, Dora observatory, Third tunnel and a small local shop selling local products. At the end it cost me 17,000 won to do the tour travelling from Seoul and return, and i think the averag tour price provided by tour agencies cost around 40,000 won.
Be sure to spend some time to explore the park and the freedom bridge.
Written 2 September 2017
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Bozeman-Dublin
Trim, Ireland11,402 contributions
July 2019 • Friends
The park is a bit of a tourust trap and it's most peoples first stop inside the DMZ. Nevertheless it has some interesting monuments and of course the Peace Bridge.
The Peace Bridge was used at the end of the Korean War to exchange thousands of prisoners of war from both sides. Its blocked off at the North entrance now with razor wire and the like because of a murderous incursion years back. That only serves to make it look more foreboding and of it's time.
You can walk the full length from the southern side as far as the blocked northern entrance. The best thing about Imjingak in my opinion.
There is a beautiful peace bell and a lovely peace monument using stones taken from I think 86 different conflict zones throughout the world
A train carriagecremsins from the line that used to run here before the bombs of war.
I really enjoyed the whole place actually.
The Peace Bridge was used at the end of the Korean War to exchange thousands of prisoners of war from both sides. Its blocked off at the North entrance now with razor wire and the like because of a murderous incursion years back. That only serves to make it look more foreboding and of it's time.
You can walk the full length from the southern side as far as the blocked northern entrance. The best thing about Imjingak in my opinion.
There is a beautiful peace bell and a lovely peace monument using stones taken from I think 86 different conflict zones throughout the world
A train carriagecremsins from the line that used to run here before the bombs of war.
I really enjoyed the whole place actually.
Written 10 July 2019
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HarrisChai
Singapore, Singapore693 contributions
Nov 2014 • Couples
Among all the DMZ tour sites, I thought the Imjingak Park was the most meaningful and moving. There's the famous "Bridge of Freedom", which was built as a walkway for the sole purpose of trading prisoners of war after the Korean War; the barbed wire fence holding streams of colourful ribbons, with messages to relatives still in the North or those who have died in the North; a peace bell; a collection of stones from walls that divided countries in the past (this was really amazing); a relic of a bombed locomotive; and an altar for ancestors and families living in the North, and for prayers for reunification.
My experience here was marred by the presence of loud, uncouth and rude Chinese tourists, who were jostling about and climbing over displays and relics just to get a picture. They clearly paid no heed to the signs asking visitors not to step up to the display, signs that were in Korean, English and of course, Mandarin. For a sombre place, made worse by China's crucial role in keeping the Koreas divided, these tourists sure knew how to make a fool and nuisance of themselves (see my pictures to believe it). Many other tourists were clearly disgusted, while my Korean tour guide had a pained, angry yet resigned look on her. I felt sorry for her, but realised that even if I screamed at the tourists, they were going to look back at me like dumb pandas anyway.
Anyway. This place is also a good pit stop location, with some good coffee and snacks to keep you going for the rest of the tour.
But yeah, find a way to ban the Chinese tourists from this place, please. They can return when they are ready to be respectful and sensitive to the history and cultures of others.
My experience here was marred by the presence of loud, uncouth and rude Chinese tourists, who were jostling about and climbing over displays and relics just to get a picture. They clearly paid no heed to the signs asking visitors not to step up to the display, signs that were in Korean, English and of course, Mandarin. For a sombre place, made worse by China's crucial role in keeping the Koreas divided, these tourists sure knew how to make a fool and nuisance of themselves (see my pictures to believe it). Many other tourists were clearly disgusted, while my Korean tour guide had a pained, angry yet resigned look on her. I felt sorry for her, but realised that even if I screamed at the tourists, they were going to look back at me like dumb pandas anyway.
Anyway. This place is also a good pit stop location, with some good coffee and snacks to keep you going for the rest of the tour.
But yeah, find a way to ban the Chinese tourists from this place, please. They can return when they are ready to be respectful and sensitive to the history and cultures of others.
Written 17 March 2015
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Daniel L
Singapore, Singapore488 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Know more on the history of Korea and understand the peace that we are have doesn't come easy .Only available via DMZ tour group
Written 12 December 2023
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Abovetheclouds
2,320 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
Nice to explore prior to going on a DMZ tour. Lot's to see and do, very interesting to learn. Quite a few eateries as well. We spent about two hours here prior to visiting the DMZ.
Written 30 May 2022
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litlux
Seoul, South Korea55 contributions
Sept 2019 • Friends
It is great park, where you can see DMZ, mountains in North Korea side, no return bridge....
The park there was really beautiful. You can camp if the weather is nice.
The park there was really beautiful. You can camp if the weather is nice.
Written 31 August 2019
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Adesitraveller
Singapore, Singapore340 contributions
July 2018 • Friends
I was on a long business trip in Seoul. Since we had an afternoon free, my colleagues and I took a half day tour of the DMZ.
Right at the start, my recommendation would be to take the full day tour which atleast gets you closer. The half day tour does cover a few areas but it isn't the same.
The park is the first stop on the tour and the key attraction was the shot up locomotive.
We then moved on to other areas. I'd probably consider spending not more than 30 minutes here.
Right at the start, my recommendation would be to take the full day tour which atleast gets you closer. The half day tour does cover a few areas but it isn't the same.
The park is the first stop on the tour and the key attraction was the shot up locomotive.
We then moved on to other areas. I'd probably consider spending not more than 30 minutes here.
Written 30 December 2018
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April18
Quezon City, Philippines69 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
This park is right next to the DMZ. This is the closest zone to North Korea. There are written information to understand what happened between North and South Korea conflict. There’s an old train stuck during the war and it is well preserved and documented. There’s a freedom bridge and they call it the bridge of no return. The ribbons with written wishes for their relatives in North Korea depict sadness and even the music they play.It’s really a park that will remind you of their sad story. Try to go to the observation deck and the view is great because of the golden ricefield of autumn. Don’t go on Mondays because the park is close but you can still walk around. There are stalls and restaurants where you can buy food if you’re hungry. One hour for me is enough to walk around and go to the next spot to visit in Paju.
Written 26 October 2018
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dori_lukey
Singapore, Singapore662 contributions
July 2018 • Couples
Imjingak is probably the closest park to the DMZ that is able to be assessed by the public freely, with numerous DMZ themed attractions. There is a steam train hailing from the Korean era that is on display here and also a bridge that extends into the DMZ.
There are a lot of facilities here from eateries, shops and convenience stores. There is also an observation deck that allows visitors to peek into the DMZ. There is also a theme park nearby, which is kinda odd.
Not as good as entering the DMZ itself, but if you're not able to get a tour into the DMZ, this park is probably the next best thing. Not a really big place though, you can at most spend about an hour here if you don't visit the theme park.
There are a lot of facilities here from eateries, shops and convenience stores. There is also an observation deck that allows visitors to peek into the DMZ. There is also a theme park nearby, which is kinda odd.
Not as good as entering the DMZ itself, but if you're not able to get a tour into the DMZ, this park is probably the next best thing. Not a really big place though, you can at most spend about an hour here if you don't visit the theme park.
Written 24 July 2018
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