Experience Peace Tourism with the DMZ Peace Train
Korail Tourism Development Launches 'DMZ Peace Train' to Promote Peace Tourism in Border Areas
Are you planning a special trip with your family this May, as the warm spring breeze blows?
In celebration of Family Month, Korail Tourism Development is operating a unique travel package called the 'DMZ Peace Train', where you can experience the significance of history, nature, and peace!
Starting from Seoul Station, the train will take you to Dora Station and major tourist attractions in the border area, allowing you to enjoy a unique peace tourism experience that is hard to find in everyday life.
This healing journey is perfect for families, couples, and friends.
Experience the history and peace of the DMZ firsthand.
Korail Tourism Development is collaborating with related organizations like the Ministry of Unification and Paju City to promote peace tourism in border areas through the 'DMZ Peace Train'.
This package includes visits to Dora Station, Unification Village, and Dora Observatory, starting from Seoul Station (Gyeongui Line).
It is designed to allow travelers to naturally experience the history, nature, and meaning of peace in the border area.
Dora Station, a symbolic location for the connection of inter-Korean railways, attracts many tourists, and the Dora Observatory offers a special view of the northern area of Kaesong.
Special experiences continue onboard the train.
The charm of the DMZ Peace Train continues even while traveling.
Onboard the train between Seoul Station and Dora Station, you can enjoy:
✔️ Guided peace tourism commentary by professional narrators
✔️ Emotional broadcasts on the train
✔️ Peace pinwheel making experience
✔️ Slow mail postcard writing event
Especially, the 'Slow Mailbox' event in collaboration with the Seoul Central Post Office allows you to receive postcards written during your trip six months later, making it a popular way to cherish your travel memories.
Foreign tourists are also paying attention to DMZ tourism.
Korail Tourism Development is expanding accessibility for foreign tourists through registration on global OTA platforms.
Additionally, discounts are offered to Paju citizens and military personnel, contributing to community development.
Recently, in collaboration with Gyeonggi Tourism Organization and others, they are also operating tourism packages linked to the northern Gyeonggi DMZ, including visits to traditional markets, military uniform experiences, caravan stays, and camping.
Operating Details of the DMZ Peace Train:
Operating Dates: Every second and fourth Friday of the month
Route: Round trip from Seoul Station to Dora Station
Price: 39,600 KRW per person (includes round-trip train fare, transport, and entrance fees)
Special onboard content includes:
Peace tourism commentary, emotional broadcasts, peace pinwheel making, slow mailbox postcard event, and welcome gifts.
In May, Family Month, if you want to embark on a special peace journey with your family, create unforgettable memories this weekend with the DMZ Peace Train!
Source :https://blog.naver.com/goodandfun/224292593194
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