Leave Myeongdong in Seoul for a full-day trip to Ganghwa Island and the Aegibong DMZ observatory in Gimpo. Enter the civilian control zone to visit Aegibong Peace Eco Park, home to the observatory closest to North Korea at about 1.4 km, and see the UNESCO-listed Ganghwa Dolmen site. Choose a course: Option A visits Jeondeungsa Temple and Gwangseongbo Fortress, Option B includes hwamunseok mat weaving, and Option C includes handkerchief stamping. Round-trip transport and admission fees are included, and the live tour guide speaks English and Korean.

Depart from Myeongdong, Seoul
and Explore Ganghwa Island and the Gimpo DMZ in One Day

This 9-hour tour starts at Myeongdong in Seoul and travels by vehicle to Aegibong Peace Eco Park in Gimpo and the dolmen site on Ganghwa Island. Groups are limited to 14 participants, and the live tour guide speaks English and Korean. Choose from Option A (traditional heritage and fortress sites), Option B (hwamunseok craft experience), or Option C (handkerchief stamping experience). Round-trip transport and the admission fees for your chosen course are included.

Look Toward North Korea
at Aegibong Peace Eco Park

Pass through an actual military checkpoint into the civilian control zone and visit the newly renovated Aegibong Peace Eco Park. From the observatory, about 1.4 km from North Korea, you can look out over the North Korean side, and you can take a break at the DMZ Starbucks inside the observatory. All three options visit this stop.

Visit the UNESCO-Listed
Ganghwa Dolmen Site

Ganghwa Island is home to dolmen sites listed as UNESCO World Heritage. Listen to your guide as you see the ancient dolmens up close. The itinerary allows about 1 hour for this guided visit.

Temples, Fortresses,
and Crafts by Course

Option A visits Jeondeungsa, an ancient Buddhist temple, and Gwangseongbo, a historic coastal defense site. Option B includes traditional rush mat weaving at the Hwamunseok Culture Center and a visit to Yeonmijeong, a historic pavilion with river views. Option C includes a traditional textile handkerchief stamping workshop at the Sochang Experience Hall and a visit to Yeonmijeong.

The itinerary includes lunch and free time at Ganghwa Pungmul Market. The cost of lunch is not included.

※ The tour enters a civilian control zone, so every participant must bring their original passport.
※ The itinerary is for reference and may change depending on local conditions.

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

• Arrive at Myeongdong Station Exit 1 at least 10 to 15 minutes before departure. Your guide will be waiting with a sign or flag showing the company name.

• The voucher is valid only on the date and time you selected.

Meeting point:
Myeongdong Station Exit 1
Myeongdong, Jung-gu, Seoul (Subway Line 4)

Meeting point guide:
Exit Myeongdong Station through Exit 1 to street level. Your guide will be right outside the exit. The vehicle is parked nearby or arrives at the designated time.

Cancellation and refunds

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

Restrictions

• Pets, weapons or sharp objects, and drones are not allowed.

• Smoking is not allowed in the vehicle or indoors.

• The group is limited to 14 participants. The tour runs even with just 1 participant.

What to bring

• The tour enters a civilian control zone, so every participant must bring their original physical passport on the day of the tour.

• Copies or photos are generally accepted, but we recommend bringing the original in case of military checkpoint inspections.

On-site information

• The craft experience fee for Options B and C is included.

• Lunch and personal expenses are not included.

• The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.