Eulji Observatory
을지전망대 · Gangwon · Viewpoints
Eulji Observatory, located near the Military Demarcation Line along the ridge of Gachilbong Peak, is now one of the most informative sites dating back to the Korean War. From Eulji Observatory, visitors can see North Korean land from afar as well as Birobong Peak of Geumgangsan Mountain. It is the northernmost DMZ attraction and over 100,000 people visit this observation platform every year.
| Type | Viewpoints |
|---|---|
| Region | Gangwon |
| Address | 621, Hu-ri, Haean-myeon, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do |
| Hours | [Observatory] · March-October 09:00-18:00 · November-February 09:00-17:00 · * Last admission request must be made before 16:00 · * Entry may be prohibited in adverse weather; check before visiting. |
| Closed | Mondays (closed the following day if Monday is a national holiday), January 1, morning on the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) |
| Parking | Available |
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