Paju, South Korea | Imjingak Peace World Park

| 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! 💔🕊️

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⛱️ 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! ! 📸

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🌉 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! 🌍💛

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🪖 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.

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💒 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.

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🏛️ 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! !

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📅 Travel tips:

📍 Address:
•📍 177 Imjingak-ro, Munsan-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
•🕊️[임진각 평화누리공원]

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💰 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!

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💗 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.

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💥 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...🥺💛

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💭 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...🥺💛

Post by GRANT HODGES | Mar 9, 2025