Odusan Unification Observation Deck

Tourist attraction · Paju ·

Odusan Unification Observation Deck

Tourist attraction · Paju ·

Observatory with exhibits, free binoculars, cafe, and views

Information

369 Pilseung-ro, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Get directions

@cntraveler

42,481 Postcards · 5,683 Cities

How to Visit Korea's Demilitarized Zone the Right Way

"It’s an observatory that allows visitors to peek as far south as the 63 Building, one of Seoul’s tallest skyscrapers, and as far north as the Songaksan Mountain across the border. The ability to see deep into both countries at the same time is thought to serve as a powerful message for reunification. The most startling take away from Unification Hill may be the immediate and stark difference that’ll be noticeable between the north and the south sides."

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/how-to-visit-koreas-demilitarized-zone-the-right-way

Odusan Unification Observation Deck

Kay and M.

Google

Kinda strange, an observation tower in rural south Korea overlooking a rural town in north Korea. Still, an interesting experience with a bit of art in the lower levels and a cafe in the upper levels.

ANDREA Y.

Google

You can see the real live silence Buk Han. Must visiting place for a tourist. There is no shop or convineance store on the top of. If you have a plan to visit, should take some drink & snack a little bit. The tour may take 30-40min to look around.

E H

Google

Attended the observatory as part of a DMZ day tour. The facilities were well kept and clean. Has free binoculars to use and can see all around. The information facilities describe the location and the proximity to the North.

Pelin Gürkan Ü.

Google

Amazing experience with lots of grief. Sisters and brothers separated by a river and most importantly different regimes. I hope there will be no more wars and everyone lives happily ever after.

Simon And C.

Google

Really great observation area from which you can see North Korea and, if you're lucky, North Koreans going about their daily business via the telescopes. The attached museum is also well done and is quite interesting to wander around. It was lovely to be able to have a cold drink in their cafe with great views across the river to the North Korean territory and contemplate just how much a few metres means when it comes to freedom and basic human rights.

Lia S.

Google

Once-in-a-lifetime experience! It was fascinating to see across the border into North Korea — surreal and deeply interesting. Free entry, friendly staff, a cozy coffee shop, and well-done exhibitions with lots of info. It felt very safe, and the whole trip was surprisingly cheap. We took the 2200 bus from Seoul and walked about 20 minutes to the observation deck. Totally worth it!

Facu (.

Google

I found it fascinating, with a few good installations, a convenience store and some telescopes that you can use for free. You can see North Korea 2 only kms away. Also has a nice museum.

Santosh P.

Google

Few people compare to other DMZ area. North Korea is just across the river, just 2.0 km from this unification tower. There are free binoculars on the observation deck. You get good view of North Korean people and their village. This place is free to visit and you can take car uphill. I visited on 11 may 2024.

@cntraveler

42,481 Postcards · 5,683 Cities

How to Visit Korea's Demilitarized Zone the Right Way

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/how-to-visit-koreas-demilitarized-zone-the-right-way

Odusan Unification Observation Deck

Kay and M.

Google

ANDREA Y.

Google

E H

Google

Pelin Gürkan Ü.

Google

Amazing experience with lots of grief. Sisters and brothers separated by a river and most importantly different regimes. I hope there will be no more wars and everyone lives happily ever after.

Simon And C.

Google

Lia S.

Google

Facu (.

Google

I found it fascinating, with a few good installations, a convenience store and some telescopes that you can use for free. You can see North Korea 2 only kms away. Also has a nice museum.

Santosh P.

Google

Odusan Unification Observation Deck

Information

Postcards

Media

How to Visit Korea's Demilitarized Zone the Right Way

You might also like

How to Visit Korea's Demilitarized Zone the Right Way