Gimpo, Korea | Aegibong & North Korea View Cafe Half-Day Tour | Traditional Sauce Experience + Lotus Leaf Rice | Depart from Seoul
- Climb the Aegibong viewing facilities, overlook the Han River, farmland, villages, and mountain landscapes. On a clear day, you can even see the North Korean region, feeling the unique landscape where North and South Korea are separated by only one river.
- Visit the Aegibong scenic cafe, enjoy the vast scenery of the Han River and North Korea through large floor-to-ceiling windows, and taste a cup of coffee in a leisurely atmosphere. (Includes one drink)
- Designated packages include Gochujang making experience, hand-make traditional Gochujang common in Korean families, experience local food culture, and enjoy a fragrant lotus leaf rice lunch. (This package includes lunch)
- Morning and afternoon shuttle packages are provided, and you can also choose itineraries that include cultural experiences and special meals, freely choosing the most suitable package according to your travel arrangements.
Package options
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point |
| Departure Time | Standard Departure (8-9 am) |
| Minimum participant requirement | 4 travelers |
| Tour types | Guided tour |
| Additional service & facility | Transfer included |
| Sightseeing type | Natural sights, City walking tour |
| Transport | Bus tour |
Product Info
Visit Aegibong Peace Ecopark in Gimpo, climb the viewing facilities, enjoy the vast scenery of the Han River and North Korea, and feel the unique geographical landscape where North and South Korea are separated by only one river. The itinerary also includes the Aegibong scenic cafe, where you can enjoy coffee while admiring the natural scenery that changes with the seasons through large floor-to-ceiling windows, enjoying a leisurely half-day time.
This product provides two round-trip shuttle packages, morning departure and afternoon departure, including Aegibong Peace Ecopark admission ticket and one drink at the scenic cafe, allowing you to easily plan a half-day itinerary.
It also provides packages including Gochujang making experience and lotus leaf rice lunch. Under the guidance of professionals, hand-make traditional Korean Gochujang. After completing the experience, complete the final steps of making lotus leaf rice yourself, have it steamed on-site at the experience center, and enjoy a hot lotus leaf rice lunch with Korean side dishes, experiencing traditional Korean food culture.
Ascend to the observation deck at Aegibong Peace Ecopark to view the Han River winding through the border between North and South Korea, taking in the vast river scenery, fields, and mountains. On clear days, you can even clearly see North Korean villages, experiencing the unique landscape where the two Koreas are separated by only a river.
Stroll along the park trails and enjoy the natural scenery that changes with the seasons. Spring is full of greenery, summer is full of vitality, autumn is full of colorful leaves, and winter is quiet. Each season shows different styles, suitable for leisurely walks and taking photos.
Walk into the Peace Ecopark and learn about the history of Korea's division and the natural ecology around the Demilitarized Zone through exhibition spaces and viewing facilities, understanding this land with special significance from different perspectives.
Visit a popular scenic cafe at Aegibong, enjoy the view of the Han River and North Korea through large floor-to-ceiling windows, hold a cup of coffee, quietly admire the vast scenery outside the window, and enjoy a leisurely afternoon. (Includes one drink)
Whether it is enjoying the riverside scenery, looking out towards North Korea, or taking souvenir photos at the observatory, Aegibong Peace Ecopark is a popular tourist destination that combines natural scenery, historical background, and special attractions, making it an unmissable representative spot in Gimpo.
Under the guidance of professionals, hand-make traditional Gochujang, which is common in Korean families, stir the ingredients according to the production steps, and experience the fermented food culture passed down in Korea.
After completing the Gochujang production, you can take the Gochujang you made yourself home, extending the traditional Korean flavor after the trip ends, and leaving your own travel souvenir.
By participating in the production process, you will learn about the characteristics and uses of Gochujang, understand Korean daily food culture through the experience, and add a local experience different from general sightseeing to your journey.
After completing the Gochujang production, place the ingredients on the lotus leaf rice yourself, have it steamed on-site at the experience center, and enjoy a special lunch with Korean side dishes after it is freshly served, tasting the elegant fragrance of the lotus leaf.
Lotus leaf rice is steamed with rice wrapped in lotus leaves, emitting a natural fragrance. Enjoy it with Korean side dishes to experience the authentic flavors of traditional Korean cuisine, providing a perfect conclusion to your cultural experience.
Purchase Notice
- The driver will actively contact you one day before departure (between 12:00-18:00) via WhatsApp, WeChat, KakaoTalk, or other normal contact methods. Please pay attention to the contact information you provided when booking. Since LINE ID cannot be searched, please do not fill in LINE ID in the remarks column.
- Children under 3 years old are free, but do not include a seat. Child seats are not provided for group tours.
- Aegibong Peace Ecopark is a restricted area near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). All passengers (including infants and children) must carry their original valid passport to enter the park. Copies, photos, or other documents are not accepted. Those who do not carry a valid passport will not be able to enter the park, and no refund will be given.
- Photography or the use of drones may be prohibited in some areas of the park. Please follow the on-site announcements and staff instructions.
- The scenic cafe includes one drink per person. If you need to purchase additional meals, please pay the difference according to the on-site regulations.
- Those who choose the Gochujang making experience + lotus leaf rice package will carry out activities according to the arrangements of the experience center. After completing the Gochujang production, you will complete the final steps of making lotus leaf rice yourself, and enjoy lunch with Korean side dishes after it is steamed by the experience center.
- For Group Tour Route 3, if you have vegetarian needs, food allergies, or other special dietary needs, please note them in advance when booking. We will confirm the arrangements with the experience center in advance, but it depends on the on-site supply situation, and we cannot guarantee that meals meeting the requirements can be provided; if not noted in advance, the meal content cannot be changed temporarily on the day.
- The itinerary time is for reference only. The actual stay time at attractions and return time may be adjusted due to traffic, weather, or on-site conditions.
Reminders
A minimum of 4 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 2 day(s) before the departure date
Travelers with the following conditions or other health issues that could be worsened by excessive stimulation should not participate in this activity: High blood pressure, Heart disease, Acrophobia, Asthma, Epilepsy, Pregnant women
Please be sure to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure. Passengers who arrive after departure will be considered as having automatically cancelled the trip, and the fee will not be refunded and cannot be rescheduled.
Please carry your passport and valuables with you at all times and keep them safe. You are responsible for any loss, theft, or damage.
This product does not include travel accident insurance, travel inconvenience insurance, medical insurance, or any other insurance. It is recommended that passengers purchase insurance on their own before departure according to their needs; during the trip, any losses, injuries, or related expenses caused by personal factors, accidents, illnesses, or other circumstances not attributable to the supplier shall be borne by the passengers themselves.
To maintain a pleasant environment, eating and drinking are prohibited on the vehicle (except for bottled water).
If you are prone to motion sickness, it is recommended to take motion sickness medicine in advance. To maintain a pleasant riding environment, please do not vomit, excrete, or engage in any other behavior that causes damage to the vehicle; if the vehicle requires additional cleaning or disinfection due to personal factors, a cleaning fee of 150,000 KRW will be charged. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Route 1, Route 2: Drinks at the scenic cafe are not provided for children under 3 years old.
Route 3: Children under 3 years old can join for free, but materials for the Gochujang making experience will not be provided.
Luggage is not permitted on this tour. Please make arrangements to store your luggage in advance.
