Departure from Seoul | Starbucks Aegibong Observatory Tour: The Closest View of North Korea from the DMZ
1. As a half-day tour, you can participate without any burden even on a short itinerary.
2. We provide round-trip transportation services in a comfortable vehicle to Aegibong Ecological Peace Park, which is difficult to visit by public transportation.
3. If you choose a professional English or Japanese guided tour, you can enhance your understanding of inter-Korean relations along with historical explanations.
4. Also check out the limited edition merchandise at Starbucks Gimpo Aegibong Ecological Park Branch!
उत्पाद जानकारी
- Aegibong Peace Ecological Park: As Gimpo's largest peace tourism destination, Aegibong Peace Ecological Park is a symbolic place representing peace and harmony, situated in the only inter-Korean free-zone on the Korean Peninsula. It is a space that connects the will for peace in the Han River estuary, much like the Jogang River flowing to bridge severed history and culture. Furthermore, the fact that this is Hill 154, where the North and South fought fierce battles during the Korean War, serves as a reminder of the significance of Korea as the world's only divided nation. The existing Aegibong Observatory, installed in 1978 and now dilapidated, was demolished, and the park was newly renovated into Aegibong Peace Ecological Park by constructing the Peace Ecology Exhibition Hall, the Jogang Observatory, and an ecological trail.
- Jogang Observatory: The Jogang River flows into the West Sea (Ganghwa Bay) after merging with the Han and Imjin Rivers. The observatory was named the Jogang Observatory because it is located on Aegibong Peak, which overlooks the river. It features a pleasant exhibition space and state-of-the-art telescopes.
- Starbucks Gimpo Aegibong Ecological Park Branch: Located in Wolgot-myeon, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do, this is the only Starbucks store situated within the nation's only Civilian Control Zone. North Korea's Kaepung County is located just 1.4 km away; on clear days, Mt. Songak is visible, and visitors can catch a glimpse of the daily lives of North Korean residents with the naked eye. As it is situated near the DMZ, where civilian access is restricted, entry requires passing through a security check, making identification essential. Gaining fame as the "Starbucks with a North Korea View," the store has recorded over 800,000 cumulative visitors since its opening in late 2024 (as of February 2026), and domestic and international visitors continue to flock to the location.
खरीद सूचना
- Aegibong Ecological Peace Park has a limited hourly admission limit, so we require online reservations to ensure safe entry. Please be sure to enter the personal information of all participants (English name, date of birth, gender, and nationality).
- Please be sure to bring your passport on the day of the event. (A passport may be substituted with an Alien Registration Card issued in Korea / South Korean nationals may substitute with a Resident Registration Card or Driver's License)
अनुस्मारक
तूफान या बर्फीले तूफान जैसे खराब मौसम की स्थिति में, टूर रद्द करने का निर्णय प्रस्थान से 1 दिन पहले (स्थानीय समय 17:00) लिया जाएगा। फिर ईमेल द्वारा सूचनाएं भेजी जाएंगी
निम्नलिखित स्थितियों या अन्य स्वास्थ्य समस्याओं वाले यात्री जो अत्यधिक उत्तेजना से बिगड़ सकती हैं, उन्हें इस गतिविधि में भाग नहीं लेना चाहिए: ऊंचाई का डर
कृपया निर्धारित प्रस्थान समय से 10 मिनट पहले निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर पहुंचें, क्योंकि टूर समय पर रवाना होगा
Please be sure to bring your passport on the day of the tour. You cannot participate in the tour without a passport. (A passport may be substituted with an Alien Registration Card issued in Korea / South Korean citizens may substitute with a Resident Registration Card or Driver's License)
Entry may be restricted without prior notice for military reasons or safety reasons, such as inclement weather. In this case, no refund will be provided for the tour fee, and instead, we will visit the Starbucks Bukhansan branch.
Photography of military facilities and similar areas is prohibited and may result in legal penalties, so please follow the guide's instructions.
The cost of beverages at Starbucks is not included in the price.
We ask for your understanding as the use of strollers and wheelchairs is not possible due to the many hills and slopes.
Participants of the shuttle tour and the guided tour (English or Japanese) can travel in the same vehicle.
The times indicated on the schedule are estimated and may be later or earlier depending on local congestion and traffic conditions.
Infants under 24 months are free and do not have separate seats. Minors may enter accompanied by a guardian.
Aegibong Ecological Peace Park has a limited hourly admission limit, so we require online reservations to ensure safe entry. Please be sure to enter the personal information of all participants (English name, date of birth, gender, and nationality).
