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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! 💔🕊️ ⸻ ⛱️ 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! ! 📸 ⸻ 🌉 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! 🌍💛 ⸻ 🪖 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. ⸻ 💒 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. ⸻ 🏛️ 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! ! ⸻ 📅 Travel tips: 📍 Address: •📍 177 Imjingak-ro, Munsan-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea •🕊️[임진각 평화누리공원] ⸻ 💰 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! ⸻ 💗 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. ⸻ 💥 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...🥺💛 ⸻ 💭 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...🥺💛
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Posted: Mar 9, 2025
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