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• Information
  Introduction
  Located in Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Odusan Unification Observatory was established to console the feelings of dispersed families and provide an educational site for the unification education through 5F to B1 in 1992.
  The observatory is situated in the northernmost ceasefire line of the western front where the Hangang River and Imjingang River meet. It offers a wide view of Songaksan Mountain in Gaeseong to the north and 63 Building in Seoul to the south. Also, it is a valuable unification security tourist attraction related to Imjingak, the 3rd Tunnel, and Panmunjeom (Joint Security Area) stretching along Jayu-ro Road in the northeast.
  Since its opening, almost 1,900,000 people have visited the observatory to feel the reality of the division, making this area the best national unification education site.
  
  Opening date
  September 8, 1992
  
  Closed
  Mondays (closed the following day if Monday is a public holiday)
  
  Duration
  Approx. 1 hour
  
  Operating Hours
  March, October 09:00-17:00
  April-September 09:00-17:00 (Weekends & holidays 09:00-18:00)
  November-February 09:00-16:30 (Weekends & holidays 09:00-17:00)
  
  Maximum Occupancy
  1,000 people
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Admission Fees
  [Individual]
  Adults 3,000 won / Students 1,600 won
  
  [Group]
  Adults 2,500 won / Students 1,300 won
  
  * Groups: 20 people or more.
  * Free: senior citizens (ages 65 & older), preschoolers (ages under 5)
  
  Available Facilities
  [B1] Children Hands-on Program Hall
  [1F] Lobby, Special Exhibition Hall, Permanent Exhibition Hall, Video Room, Unification Wish Room
  [2F] Theater
  [3-4F] Observation Room
  [Outdoor] Observatory, Wishing drum for unification, Peace Tower, Statue of Cho Man-sik, Mangbaedan Altar, Odusanseong Fortress
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Parking Fees
  [Public parking lot]
  Large vehicles & Small vehicles 1,900 spaces
  
  * Parking fees
  Large vehicles: 4,000 won
  Mid-sized vehicles: 3,000 won
  Small vehicles: 2,000 won
  
  * Inquiries: +82-31-954-6034
  
  * Free shuttle bus to Odusan Unification Observatory available
  Inquiry: +82-31-945-3171
  
  Reservation Info. for Foreigners
  4F: Observatory (Explanation on geographical features of North Korea though video)
  * 10-minute video in English, Japanese, Chinese
  
  
• Forecast
• Tourist Sites

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    Odusanseong Fortress (파주 오두산성)

    Region : Paju-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Palaces/ Fortresses/ Gates
    Odusanseong Fortress is built around the strategic summit of Odusasn Mountain. The walls stretch across roughly 620 meters and were built during the Baekje dyna...

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    Provence Village (프로방스 마을)

    Region : Paju-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Others
    Provence Village is a themed village that began with the opening of a chic French restaurant in 1996. It has expanded to include a famous bakery cafe, Italian a...

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    Paju Jangneung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (파주 장릉(인조, 인열왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

    Region : Paju-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    Located in Paju, Jangneung is the tomb of King Injo (1595-1649, reign 1623-1649), the 16th ruler of the Joseon dynasty, and Queen Inyeol. King Injo took the thr...

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    Seoul Action School (Martial Arts Center) (서울액션스쿨 (마샬아트센터))

    Region : Paju-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Exhibition & Memorial Halls
    Seoul Action School, located in the artist village of Heyri in Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, started out as Stunt Academy. The school was founded on July 1, 1998 by Kim...

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    Time & Blade Museum (타임앤블레이드 박물관)

    Region : Paju-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : DMZ Tours
    The Time & Blade Museum features two floors filled with items that have shaped the development of humankind. There are many clocks and watches on display, with ...

• Accommodation

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    Picaso Hotel (피카소호텔)

    Region : Paju-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Located in Tanhyeon-myeon of Paju-si in Gyeonggi-do, Picaso Hotel is a nine-story building with rooms of various themes. The fresh air and gorgeous scenery help...

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• Shopping

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    Shinsegae Simon Paju Premium Outlets (신세계사이먼 파주 프리미엄아울렛)

    Region : Paju-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Shinsegae Simon Paju Premium Outlets is a shopping tourism landmark in the northern Gyeonggi-do area, offering various brands, performances, and convenience fac...

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    Homeo (호메오)

    Region : Paju-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Homeo offers customers unique furniture and accessories showcased in a cozy setting. This furniture shop and café is decorated with a variety of vintage, Europe...

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    Lotte Paju Premium Outlet (롯데 파주 프리미엄아울렛)

    Region : Paju-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Shops/Malls
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• Transportation

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