[2025 Paju-si Attraction] Travel Guide for Dora Observatory (Updated May)

Dora observatory is an observation post overlooking North Korea located in 310 Je3(sam) ttanggul-ro, Jangdan-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Dora Observatory is on the South Korean side of the 38th parallel. Situated on top of Dorasan (Mount Dora) in Paju, the observatory provides scenic views across the Demilitarized Zone. Visitors can see the North Korea territory through binoculars from the 304 square feet, 500-person capacity observatory. They are able to see the North Korean propaganda village situated in the DMZ, and can also see the city of Kaesong. The observatory is very close to the Third North Korean Infiltration Tunnel dug by North Koreans into the South. The Dorasan Station, also nearby, is designed to be the station that connects the railroads of the South and North one day in the future. #fallingforfall #tripblazers #urbanexplorer #bucketlistreboot

#springitinerary Visiting the DMZ in spring is one of those “wow, I’m really here” moments. The weather’s great, sunny but not too hot, and everything’s turning green, which makes the contrast between the peaceful scenery and heavy history even more surreal. You’ll get a mix of military stuff, historical sites, and oddly beautiful landscapes. The Third Tunnel and Dora Observatory are super interesting, like, you’re literally looking into North Korea. Kinda wild. The guides give solid info without making it feel like a lecture, and the whole experience is both chill and thought-provoking. It’s not your typical vacation spot, but definitely worth it if you’re into history, politics, or just unique travel experiences. Bonus: spring means fewer crowds and clearer skies for better views. You’ll leave with a bunch of cool pics and even more to think about. Serious place, but also a super memorable one.

Dora Observatory is where you can feel the history of the Korean Peninsula. There is a telescope🔭 there, and you can even see North Korea. There are flags of South Korea🇰🇷 and North Korea🇰🇵, so you can roughly tell that there is a border with the river between them. North Korea is still tense. From South Korea, North Korea looks somehow lonely and simple. There is also the Third Tunnel, which North Korea dug with the intention of invading South Korea, and inside the tunnel you can see the painful traces of dynamite used. Photography is not allowed inside the tunnel, but we recommend joining the DMZ tour to learn about the history of the Korean Peninsula. ✈︎---------------------------------------------✈︎ 📍: Dora Observatory, Paju City 📸: Canon EOS 5D MarkⅣ, iPhone 13 Pro ✈︎---------------------------------------------✈︎ #RecommendedKorea2024 #Korea #KoreaTourism #NorthKorea #dmz #dmztour #Dora #ThirdTunnel

#Seoul Attractions The Dora Observatory is like an excellent visual high ground for overlooking the sea. A line of bay scenery slowly unfolds before your eyes, and the blue sky and blue sea complement each other, forming a painting of the lofty and vast bay. 🌊🏞️ When you step onto the observation deck, your view opens up over the railings and you can see the unobstructed blue sea and bay. Looking from afar, the afterglow of the setting sun shines on the sea, and the sea and sky are covered with a golden radiance, as if a freehand watercolor painting is slowly unfolding before your eyes. 🌇🎨 #BoundlessVision #FreehandSunshine Walking into this high-altitude observation deck, whether it is the vast and open bay view or the warm and small life scene, it will surely bring you a pleasing visual feast. 🚪🗽 #VisualFeast #Scenery

#TravelWithMe #DMZ #TripToKorea I took part in a DMZ tour from Seoul. The weather was great, and from the observation deck I could see the entire Military Demarcation Line... I could clearly see the flags of South Korea and North Korea❣ It was interesting to learn about the history that I thought I knew, but didn't, and visit the places and walk through the tunnel... an experience that can only be had here. The weather is important, so I recommend choosing a season to go. Also, the tunnel is a gentle slope, so it's quite a strenuous hike. Please wear comfortable shoes.

#seoul When I took a tour to visit the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in South Korea, Dora observatory was one of the main highlights not to be missed! The Dora observatory is located on the top of Mount Dora in Paju and visitors can use binoculars to see the North Korean territory. On a windy day, visitors can even see South Korea’s and North Korea’s flags flying on their respective flagpoles through binoculars. My rating of this attraction: 4 ⭐️ out of 5!