The Third Tunnel, also known as the third tunnel of aggression, passes under the demilitarized zone between two formerly warring states. In the 1970s, South Korea discovered four out of around a dozen tunnels that North Korea had built while planning the invasion of its neighbor. Nowadays, you can still see the three concrete barricades the South Koreans built to block the military demarcation line at the site. Starting from the lobby, walk down the wide cement incline, which gets narrower and lower as you reach the original section of the tunnel. Keep your helmet on to avoid bumping your head. You can either walk in a crouching position down the long, steep slope, or take a ride on a rail system going into the tunnel. Arrange to visit The Third Tunnel and other attractions in Paju using our Paju trip builder app.
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I went down the third tunnel as a side trip on a work visit the tunnel is very steep and a difficult walk down and especially up as the train / traveller wasn’t working on the day we were there but...
I went down the third tunnel as a side trip on a work visit the tunnel is very steep and a difficult walk down and especially up as the train / traveller wasn’t working on the day we were there but... more »
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An interesting experience. Awkward for the very tall or unfit. Definitely wear the helmet, decent shoes that you can get wet, and the leave thick outerwear in the locker. Walking back up is quite an..... more
An interesting experience. Awkward for the very tall or unfit. Definitely wear the helmet, decent shoes that you can get wet, and the leave thick outerwear in the locker. Walking back up is quite an..... more »
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