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Odusan Unification Observatory

Odusan Unification Observatory

오두산 통일전망대 · Gyeonggi · Viewpoints

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.

TypeViewpoints
RegionGyeonggi
Address369 Pilseung-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Hours09:00-17:00 (Last ticketing 16:30) * Refer to the website for Children Hands-on Program Hall hours * Tour availability and operating hours are subject to change depending on weather and unforeseen circumstances; call and inquire in advance.
ClosedMondays
ParkingAvailable
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