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Understand

Paju-Si is known as a historical city with a rich background of past events, even some dating back to the ancient era. Today, Paju-Si is a growing city with the population of almost 500,000 (2022). It is quite close to the DMZ, which is on the border with North Korea.

Getting there

By car Paju is a 90-minute drive from Seoul. There are car rentals available in Korea (for instance at the Incheon International Airport and Seoul), where cars can be rented for an unlimited time.

By bus From the Hapjeong Station, take bus No. 2200. The bus should take passengers to Odusan Unification Observatory, where passengers should get off at the entry. The first bus leaves Seoul at 07:50, while the last bus leaves at 23:00 for Gyeonggi. This bus ride will take 45 minutes, and will bring passengers straight to Gyeonggi, where Paju city is.

By Taxi You can take a taxi at the taxi stand. The taxi stand is usually near the bus stop. As of July 2023, the basic fare for regular taxis is ₩4,800 (₩5,800 at night), with a surcharge of ₩100 applied according to time and distance. (The basic fare is up to 1.6 km (1 mi), plus ₩100 per 135 m.)

By train From Seoul, take the Gyeongui line to Geuchom Station - the ride takes about one hour. From there, take a local bus, either number 2 or 3. The bus ride should only take 30 minutes. The trip altogether should take ninety minutes. The train and bus rides will take you straight to Gyeonggi, where Paju city is.

By plane South Korea's main airport, Incheon International Airport, is close to Paju.

Getting around

Although there are no restrictions on visits to the city of Paju, access to the areas to the north towards the DMZ may be restricted.

See

1 Mosan Farm (모산목장), 347 Chukhyeon2-ri, Tanhyeon-myeon (From Seoul Station, take a train or subway to Munsan Station, then transfer to a local bus or taxi toward Tanhyeon-myeon / Geomsan-ro. From the nearest stop, Mosan Farm is a short drive or walk. A taxi from Munsan Station should take about 15-20 minutes depending on traffic. (Exact bus numbers vary.)), ☏ +82 31-942-6480. 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Experience programs operate starting at 11:00; schedules vary by season: spring/fall / summer / winter). A famous family attraction for children to learn more about cows. The tour package includes the chance to feed, milk and get a photo with a cow. The children will have the chance to ride a tractor around the farm that was once named Gyoya Farm. Basic experience (about 1.5-2 hours): includes calf feeding, milking, feeding hay, making ice cream, farm tour. ₩15,000 per person (adult or child). Full farm experience (≈ 2.5 hours): adding cheese making + pizza making + tasting. ₩27,000 per person. Children under 24 months: free admission. (updated Sep 2023) 2 Woonong Ostrich Farm (우농 타조농장), Dongpae-ri, Gyoha-Eup 616-3, ☏ +82 31-948-5630. 10:00 - 21:00, the farm is also open on holidays. Another family friendly attraction in Paju-Si. The farm will educate children, students and even adults about birds, specifically ostriches. Visitors will have the chance to feed some ostriches, too! Reservations can be made online, with a bonus of a discount. 3 Heyri Art Valley (헤이리 예술 마을), 1652 Beopheung-Ri Tanhyeon-Myeon. The Heyri Art Valley is opened 24 hours, but generally the museums and exhibitions’ opening hours are from 10:00 to 19:00. Keep in mind though; the art valley is closed on Mondays.. Presents various national artists like writers, painters, architects and musicians. There are over 40 spaces such as museums, exhibitions, and concert halls, for tourists to visits the pieces of art. The valley is a part of the 2200 bus route so passengers can travel directly to the entrance gat

Do

1 Pyeong Hwa Land (평화랜드). A children's theme park that is 100 meters from the DMZ. It boasts 18 rides and 2 million visitors a year who can have fun and learn about the Korean war, which is an unusual combination. (updated Dec 2025) 2 Paju Hwangpo Sailboat (파주황포돛배), Duji-ri, Jeokseong-Myeon, 216-5, ☏ +82 31-958-2557. Sailboats were the mode of transportation during the Chosun Dynasty. Today, tourists will have the opportunity to get on the Hwangpo sailboat to enjoy the scenery from the Imjin River Dojiri to Jajangri. The 40-minute boat ride costs ₩8,000. (updated Sep 2023)

3 Gamaksan Mountain (감악산), Paju 48, Gamgol-gi, Jeokseong-myeon, ☏ +82 31-940-4621. Famous mountain with various hiking opportunities. The suspension bridge "Chulleong" is also located there. (updated Sep 2023)

Buy

1 Paju Premium Outlets (파주 프리미엄 아울렛). The outlet is beautifully designed, with a European feel to it with the fountain and clock tower. It’s recommended to visit to enjoy the beautiful view, especially at night. The outlets is also a great place for shopping with a total of 165 stores. Some include International brands such as Jil Sanders, Tory Burch, Levi, Armani, Calvin Klein and local brands like Time, Mine and Buckaro. Since it’s an outlet, shoppers can easily find sales up to 80 percent off. (updated Nov 2024) 2 Lotte Premium Outlets Paju Branch (롯데 프리미엄 아울렛 파주). Lotte Premium Outlet has about 250 premium brands. In addition, this outlet has cinema (7 theaters). (updated Sep 2025)

Eat

Paju-Si is full of restaurants for the residents, visitors and travelers. The restaurants vary from traditional Korean to Japanese, Chinese and even some famous Western food chains such as McDonalds.

Hao Binh (호아빈). Vietnamese restaurant specializing in Pho noodle soup with beef, but offering other dishes such as fried rice and noodle soups as well. The restaurant also offers vegetarian options. Joy’s (조이스). It is recognized a national chain of family Korean restaurants whose specialties include meals with ribs, chicken and steaks.

Sleep

Paju-Si offers a large selection for their tourists to pick from in the city. There are hotels available for all kinds of tourists – tourists looking for the cheapest rooms (budget), a decent and comfortable hotel room (mid-range) or the most luxurious hotel (splurge).

Budget 1 Hotel Mirage (호텔포시즌), Yeaulgok-Ri, Papyeong-Myeon, 477-5. Recommended for anyone who is looking to rest and rejuvenate. The price of the hotel rooms are roughly ₩40,000, depending on the season. Off season are typically cheaper.

Mid-range 2 Hotel Siena (호텔 시에나), 31, Sorichon-ro, Yadang-dong, ☏ +82 031 943 7260. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. Located in Paju, the comfortable and cozy Hotel Siena features free internet access (Wi-Fi), 24-hour room service and valet parking. The hotel also offers a concierge service and a 24-hour reception.The hotel has 100 rooms, all of which are equipped with all the amenities for a convenient stay.There is a café on site for guests' convenience.It takes about 85 minutes by car to reach Incheon International Airport from this hotel. The price is around \65,000 - \80,000 per night. (updated Nov 2023) 3 Hotel Golden Hill (골든힐호텔), 36-30 Seongdong-ro, Tanhyeon-myeon, ☏ +82 031 942 0222. Check-in: 18:00, check-out: 12:00. Gimpo International Airport is a 30-minute drive awa