Paju Imjingak Peace Gondola (DMZ Peace Gondola) (파주 임진각평화곤돌라(파주 DMZ 곤돌라))

Located in the Imjingak Tourist Complex, the Paju Imjingak Peace Gondola is Korea’s first gondola to cross over the Civilian Control Zone. Connecting Imjingak Resort and Camp Greaves, the gondola is part of the peace and security tourism initiative, offering visitors a unique perspective on DMZ’s history and natural landscapes. As visitors glide across the river, they can see the barbed wire fences, surveillance posts, and other remnants of division. In addition to the general cabin, visitors can enjoy the transparent crystal cabin, which provides a unique and memorable experience.
Note: All visitors to the Civilian Controlled Zone (CCZ) are required to fill out the security pledge

– Address : 148-73 Imjingak-ro, Munsan-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

※ Presentation Information
– Capacity
10 people

– Experience Guide
Bullet pen-making, DMZ animal coloring book experience

– Information and Guides
+82-31-952-6388

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
First Monday of March, June, September, and December for quarterly maintenance

– Operating Hours
Weekdays 09:00-18:00 (Last ticketing 17:30)
Weekends & public holidays 09:00-19:00 (Last ticketing 18:30)
* The operating hours may change in case of severe weather conditions such as storms, floods, or for other unavoidable circumstances

– Facility Utilization Fees
[General cabin (round-trip)]

Individuals: Adults 12,000 won / Children 10,000 won

Groups: Adults 11,000 won / Children 9,000 won

[Crystal cabin (round-trip)]

Individuals: Adults 15,000 won / Children 13,000 won

Groups: Adults 14,000 won / Children 12,000 won

* Infants under 3 years of age may enter free of charge

* Group: 20 people or more

– Parking Fees
2,000 won

– Restrooms
Available

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ DMZ LIVE Experience Hall (DMZ 생생누리)

View detailed guide on Korea Trip Guide →

– Homepage
blog.naver.com/dmz_live

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.

⊙ The Peace Land (평화랜드)

– Homepage
www.dongmapark.co.kr

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.

⊙ Imjingak Resort (Pyeonghwa Nuri Park) (파주 임진각(평화누리공원))

View detailed guide on Korea Trip Guide →

– Homepage
tour.paju.go.kr

– Tel
+82-31-953-4744

Located approximately 56 kilometers from Seoul City Hall and 7 kilometers from DMZ, the site of Imjingak Pavilion is an important part of Korean history. Imjingak Resort, the main tourist complex, has various war-related artifacts as well as the 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.

⊙ Panmunjeom (Joint Security Area) (판문점)

– Homepage
www.panmuntour.go.kr

– Tel
+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)

– Homepage
www.letskorail.com
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

– Tel
+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.

⊙ Camp Greaves DMZ Experience Center (캠프 그리브스)

View detailed guide on Korea Trip Guide →

– Homepage
http://dmzcamp131.or.kr/

– Tel
+82-31-953-6970

Camp Greaves served as a camp base for the 506th US Second Infantry Division for about 50 years after the ceasefire agreement of the Korean War. The land was given back to the Korean government in 2007. The camp has been turned into a peace and security experience facility, and it is located approximately 2 kilometers away from the DMZ. It is also the first youth hostel to be located within a restricted area for civilians in Paju city.

An entire building of the US Army officer quarters was remodeled into a youth hostel and can accommodate up to 240 guests. The hostel is comprised of an office, a small auditorium on the first floor, rooms on the second and third floors, and a large auditorium on the fourth floor. The camp offers diverse programs including educational programs.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm
This is where NCT Dream photographed the cover for their first full-length album, “Hot Sauce.” It has been a U.S. military base for more than 50 years, so it’s a great place to go for an outing, with a variety of exhibits and picturesque landscapes.

⊙ Unification Village (통일정보화마을)

– Homepage
https://dmz.paju.go.kr

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.

Paju Imjingak Peace Gondola (DMZ Peace Gondola) (파주 임진각평화곤돌라(파주 DMZ 곤돌라))