This English-guided day trip from Seoul (Hongdae, Myeongdong or Dongdaemun) explores the DMZ area of Cheorwon in Gangwon-do. Walk the Hantangang columnar joint trail, descend into the 2nd Tunnel and look north from the Cheorwon Peace Observatory. You also visit Woljeongni Station and the Labor Party Building, relics of the division, while your guide explains the history of the Korean War and the DMZ. Round-trip transportation and admission to the sights are included.

Depart from Seoul and
explore the Cheorwon DMZ in one day

Start from Hongdae, Myeongdong or Dongdaemun in Seoul and visit the Hantangang columnar joint trail, the 2nd Tunnel, the Cheorwon Peace Observatory, Woljeongni Station and the Labor Party Building on this English-guided tour. Round-trip transportation and admission are included, and your guide explains the history of the Korean War and the DMZ. The whole trip takes about 10.5 to 12.5 hours.

Walk the Hantangang columnar joint trail

Enjoy the scenery along the Hantangang gorge on the columnar joint trail and take photos for about 2.5 hours.

Descend into the 2nd Tunnel

The 2nd Tunnel is an underground passage that was dug in secret. Go down inside, walk through it and listen to your guide’s explanation.

Look north from the Cheorwon Peace Observatory

From the Cheorwon Peace Observatory you can look out across the horizon while your guide explains the history of North and South Korea.

See Woljeongni Station and the Labor Party Building

Woljeongni Station is an old station that has stood still since the division, and the Labor Party Building still bears the marks of war. You spend about 30 minutes at the Labor Party Building.

※ The order of visits and the route may change depending on the conditions of the day.
※ Please bring your passport on the day of the tour.
※ Meals and drinks are not included.

• Please check your mobile voucher in your email or the WAUG app.

• Meet your guide at the nearest of the three locations below and travel together by vehicle. Please arrive on time.

• Valid only on the date and time you selected.

Meeting point:
Hongik University Station, Exit 4
Pickup time 07:20

Meeting point:
Myeongdong Station, Exit 3
Pickup time 07:50

Meeting point:
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station, Exit 10
Pickup time 08:00

Meeting point information:
You will be dropped off at the same locations after the tour. Please bring your passport on the day of the tour.

Cancellation & refund

• Cancel up to 24 hours before the activity date for a full refund.

• If the minimum of 4 participants is not reached, you can change the date or request a full refund.

Participation restrictions

• Not suitable for travelers with mobility impairments or wheelchair users.

What to bring

• Passport (required on the day of the tour).

• Comfortable shoes, a camera, water and weather-appropriate clothing.

On-site information

• The tour takes about 10.5 to 12.5 hours.

• The order of visits and the route may change depending on the conditions of the day.

• Meals, drinks and personal expenses are not included.