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Olive Young - Paju Munsan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 파주문산점)

15.0Km    2024-06-27

#104, 71, Munhyang-ro, Munsan-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Tongilchon Jangdankong Maeul (통일촌장단콩마을)

Tongilchon Jangdankong Maeul (통일촌장단콩마을)

15.1Km    2024-10-15

64 Tongilchon-gil, Gunnae-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Tongilchon Jangdankong Maeul, specializing in bean curd dishes, is situated adjacent to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). To access it, visitors are required to bring their identification and pass through a checkpoint. The Jangdankong beans used here are known for their robust, savory flavor, distinguishing them from other beans. The restaurant is famous for its Jangdankong set menu, dubu jeongol (bean curd hot pot), doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae), and Jangdan kongguksu (noodles in cold soybean soup), particularly popular during the summer season.

Panmunjeom (Joint Security Area) (판문점)

Panmunjeom (Joint Security Area) (판문점)

15.2Km    2024-02-29

148-40 Imjingak-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-1588-8889

Panmunjeom is the site of the Armistice Agreement that signaled the ceasefire of the Korean War (1950-1953) and is located in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), just 50 kilometers north of Seoul. It remains a venue for talks between South Korea and North Korea, allowing visitors to observe North Korean troops up close. Since it is a civilian-controlled area, individual tours are not permitted; they must be arranged in advance through a tour operator designated by the United Nations Command. Visitors must bring valid identification, such as a passport or alien registration card.

Imjingang Station (임진강역)

15.3Km    2016-11-02

115, Imjingak-ro, Munsan-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-954-1074

Imjingang Station was the first station to connect the North-South Railway and started operating on September 30, 2001 near Imjingak Resort. A sightseeing train, DMZ-Train, is operated from the station as well.

Ttakttaguri Youth Center (딱따구리청소년수련원)

15.4Km    2024-02-28

313-44 Hyeonseok-ro, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Ttakttaguri Youth Center is a recreational facility that develops workshop programs for students, groups, organizations, and institutes. The center features two accommodation buildings with 48 rooms, two auditoriums, a smaller auditorium, a lawn playground, a futsal court, a foot volleyball court, a basketball court, a swimming pool, a restaurant, and more. Booking is essential, and reservations can be made via call or email.

Paju Unification Park (통일공원(파주))

15.4Km    2021-01-29

1586-24, Tongil-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-940-4631

Paju Unification Park was built in Bongseo-ri, Paju-eup, in June 1973 to pay tribute to the soldiers who fought in the defense of the South during the Korean War, as well as to pray for unification. It is situated near Munsan Station where the UN War Correspondent Center was located during the armistice talks. A monument rests within the park that pays tribute to the 18 Korean and foreign war correspondents who died trying to share their, often tragic, stories of the war. They include Han Gyu-ho of the Seoul Shinmun as well as journalists from the U.S. (10 people), Britain (4 people), France (2 people) and the Philippines (1 person). There is also a tower built to commemorate the loyalty and courage of 10 brave soldiers who sacrificed themselves in a bomb attack, a memorial tower dedicated to anticommunist guerilla units from the Gaema Plateau, and a statue of Colonel Lee Yu-jung and Second Lieutenant Kim Man-sul.

Unification Village (통일정보화마을)

Unification Village (통일정보화마을)

15.5Km    2025-01-17

330-7, Baegyeon-ri, Gunnae-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Paju’s Unification Village is located north of the Civilian Control Line (CCL). It has security tour locations, such as Panmunjeom, The 3rd Tunnel, and the Dora Observatory. The village is also famous for its agricultural products, such as Jangdan ginseng, Jangdan soybeans, and Jangdan rice, grown in the fertile and blessed nature of the area. Applications for Panmunjeom visits can be made a month in advance, starting from the 10th day of that month. Visitors are required to bring their passports for identification purposes. Nearby tourist sites include Imjingak Pavilion and Paju Book City. 

The Peace Land (평화랜드)

15.5Km    2024-02-23

148-33 Imjingak-ro, Munsan-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

The Peace Land is an amusement park located near the Imjingang River. It offers around twenty different types of rides, including a Viking ship, bumper cars, and merry-go-round. For added convenience, there is an unmanned convenience store on-site that accepts card payments exclusively, offering a variety of beverages, ice cream, and snacks. The park also has an infirmary where wound care is available. Nearby, visitors can enjoy the Peace Gondola, which provides a scenic way to cross the Imjingang River.

DMZ LIVE Experience Hall (DMZ 생생누리)

DMZ LIVE Experience Hall (DMZ 생생누리)

15.7Km    2025-03-26

148-57 Imjingak-ro, Munsan-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

DMZ LIVE experience hall offers the opportunity to experience immersive media and VR content at Imjingak Resort. DMZ LIVE recreates flora and fauna, beautiful scenery, and historical values of DMZ using modern-day digital technology.

Imjingak Resort (파주 임진각(평화누리공원))

Imjingak Resort (파주 임진각(평화누리공원))

15.7Km    2023-01-02

177, Imjingak-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-953-4744

Located approximately 56 kilometers from Seoul City Hall and 7 kilometers from DMZ, Imjingak is an important part of Korean history. Imjingak Resort has various war-related artifacts as well as spacious Pyeonghwa Nuri Park. The resort preserves the Freedom Bridge and Imjingang rail bridge from the Korean War to remind people of the past, along with a Memorial Hall, memorial monuments, and recreational areas.