Address : 188, Machajin-ri, Hyeonnae-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do


Description

Built by an army unit in 1983,Goseong Unification Observatory(height – 700m) was the closest place where you could view the Mt. Geumgangsan before it was opened to South Koreans. The nearest part of the Mt. Geumgangsan is 16km away and the farthest part is about 25km away. From the Observatory, you can see Haegeumgang, and the islands nearby, Manmulsang, and Hyeonjongam. On clear days, you can also various peaks of Mt. Geumgangsan such as Ilchulbong (1,552m), Chaehabong, Jipseonbong, Yukseonbong, Gwaneumbong, and even the greatest peak of Mt. Geumgangsan, the Birobong Peak. Goseong Unification Observatory is the closest spot to the north, and many people who visit are those who had to leave their home and were separated from their families during the Korean War. You can see monuments built in the hope of reunification here.
Tongilanbo Park, which can be considered the entrance of Tongil Jeonmangdae, was built in 1987 to be used as the nation’s security site. You must pass by here to get toGoseong Unification Observatory, making the entry process somewhat inconvenient.


Local Transportation

1. From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take Goseong bound bus / from Seoul Express Bus Terminal, take Sokcho bound bus. Transfer to Daejin bound city bus No. 1 or 1-1 (take buses that have Goseong Unification Observatory signs) there and get off at the last stop. Walk 15 min. You should take a limousine from the park to the observatory (13:30, 14:30, 15:30 / runs more during summer).
2. From Yangyang Airport, take a limousine to Goseong Unification Observatory (11:30, 18:30 / 2 hrs and 15 min ride). Plane schedule may change during summer.


Detailed Info

1. Inquiries: Tongilanbo Park +82-33-682-0088 (Kor)/ Travel Phone +82-33-1330(Eng,Kor,Jpn,Chn)
2. Closings: None
3. Homepage: http://www.tongiltour.co.kr (Kor)
4. Hours: 9:00am~4:30pm (Mar 1 - Jul 14, Aug 21 - Oct 31) / 9:00am~5:30pm (Jul 15 - Aug 20) / 9:00-15:50 (Nov 1 - Feb 28)
5. Admission Fee

Classification	19-64	7-18	-6/65-
Individual	2,000 won	1,000 won	Free
Group	1,500 won	800 won	Free

* Groups are more than 30 persons.
* Foreigners need passports for identification.
* Visitors get 8 min security training (30 min interval).

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Update : 2005-12-22
* The above information may be subject to change after updating.