Both South and North Korea are
the most spirited and colorful countries around the world. In the
short time, following the dramatic and impressive developments, both
have managed to maintain the delicate balance between conservation of
the impressive history, traditional myths and embrace all the
conveniences and technologies of the modern world.
What
Is Actually The Korean DMZ:
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The
Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is a spectacular region located on the
Korean peninsula that usually demarcates North Korea from South
Korea. It’s four kilometer wide, 240km long buffer slashes across
the peninsula, separating both South and North Korea. Surrounded by
tank traps, electrical fences, landmines and armies in full battle
readiness, it is also considered to be the most sought after place to
visit in Korea. Strange though it may seem, DMZ is also a tourist
hotspot- drawing thousands of curious visitors every year. Hence,
taking a DMZ tour Korea can be the best pick in your holiday bucket.
The
Best Places To Visit On a Korea DMZ Tour:
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1.
Dora
Observatory: -
Located at the top of Mount Dora based on the South Korean side of
the 38th
parallel, the Dora Observatory remains up close to South Korea and
you can also get there from the North. For looking over the
Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), you should visit this observatory on a
Korea DMZ tour This observatory is located nearer to the huge Third
Tunnel, which was created by the North Koreans with the intention to
use it as a secret pathway to invade South Korea.
2.
Dorasan Station:
- Dorasan Station was constructed by South Korea to open up railway
links to help with speeding up trade with Europe. The train station
is not in use as North Korea closed this connection a few years ago.
Instead, Dorasan Station is visited by tourists as it;s considered as
an immense part of DMZ tour in Korea. Currently, the train station is
used to connect the Seoul central station with the DMZ and the
station have only a departure every day. That means, the whole
station serves only a departure.
3.
Paju Shopping Outlet:
- It’s probably true that Korea is currently most popular
destination for K-pop and drama; but there are so many things to see
and do when you are actually on a Korea DMZ tour. And it has
something that every travel enthusiast want to do on a tour in Korea,
i.e. shopping. And
especially for those who want to buy clothes at the best price, Paju
Shopping Street can be an ideal alternative.
Paju Shopping Outlet is located
in the city of Paju; which is next to the northern part of Seoul.
This shopping outlet is one of the most sought after hubs for
shopping around South Korea. It specializes in offering shopping
opportunities for items up to 90%. In short and simple word, Paju
Shopping Outlet is the ultimate fashion paradise for the shopaholics.
Conclusion:
- Want to visit DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) on your next trip to Korea?
Book a Korea DMZ tourwith Kim’s Travel and
explore everything from the Korean War to the present through the
eyes of a professional guide.
