Ganghwado Jejeokbong Peace Observatory (강화도제적봉 평화전망대 )
Summary
Ganghwado Jejeokbong Peace Observatory was constructed in the northern area of the Civilian Restricted Zone in Cheolsan-ri, Yangsa-myeon. Entry to this area was strictly prohibited to the general public until 2008. The observatory allows visitors to take a closer look at the natural beauty the lies beyond the northern border. The observatory consists of four floors. The basement and fourth floor are used by the military; the first floor sells regional produce from Ganghwado Island and specialty products from North Korea, and the second and third floors make up the audio-visual rooms with materials related to North Korea and an observatory where one can observe the Northern territory from afar.

Address | 797, Jeonmangdae-ro, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon |
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Zipcode | 23012 |
Homepage | www.ghss.or.kr |
Telno | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-32-930-7062 |
Guide | Security tour |
Parking | Available |
Restdate | N/A (Open all year round) |
Time for use | December-February 09:00-17:00 March-November 09:00-18:00 * Last ticketing is 1 hr before closing * Operating hours subject to change |
Parking Fees | Free |
Facility Utilization Fees | Telescope: 500 won for 2 min |
Admission Fees | Individuals - Adults 2,500 won / Teenagers 1,700 won / Children 1,000 won Groups - Adults 2,200 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 800 won |
Restrooms | Available |
Available Facilities | 1F: Administration office, specialty store, restaurant, restrooms 2F: Exhibition room, audio-visual room 3F: Audio-visual room, outdoor observatory B1, 4F: Military facilities (restricted) Outside: Memorial statue * All visitors must pass through security inspection with a valid ID before entering the observatory. |
Interpretation Services Offered | Observatory-related video available in English, Japanese, and Chinese upon request * Exhibition Hall offers exhibition guides in English, Japanese and Chinese with QR code access |