North Korea Pyongyang City Travel Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
Pyongyang is the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Its official name is "Pyongyang Municipality" (Korean: 평양직할시). It is located at the junction of Pyongyang plains and hills on the lower reaches of the Taedong River. The east, west and north are surrounded by rolling hills. . Because part of the land in Pyongyang is on the plains, it is called Pyongyang, which means "flat soil". Pyongyang is the political, economic, and cultural center of North Korea. It is located in the northwest of the Korean Peninsula. The Datong River divides Pyongyang into east and west parts. There is Seiqi Mountain to the east of the city, Cangguang Mountain to the southwest, and Geumsu Mountain and Moran Peak to the north. , the south is a plain with beautiful scenery. It is one of the cities with the largest proportion of green area in the world and is a garden city.Attractions distribution:
The main attractions in Pyongyang include Kim Il Sung Square, Juche Tower, People's Study Hall, Mansudae, Taedong Gate, Arirang, Taedong River, Arc de Triomphe, Friendship Tower, Yeongwang Pavilion, Chollima Bronze Statue, Party Founding Monument, Yanggakdo International Hotel , Ryugyong Building, Kim Il Sung’s former residence, Jeongbangsan Seongfo Temple, etc.Scenic spot features:
photography, Arirang, culture, architecture, cityTransportation
Scenic spot location:
Asia>North Korea
How to get there:
Airplane: China Southern Airlines operates a flight from Shenyang to Pyongyang (Monday and Friday), which takes about 50 minutes and the fare is RMB 800.
North Korea Air Koryo flights: Pyongyang-Beijing round-trip (every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday), Pyongyang-Shenyang round-trip (every Wednesday and Saturday).
Pyongyang Suncheon Airport is an international airport and does not have regular domestic routes. Regular international routes include Pyongyang-Beijing, Pyongyang-Shenyang, etc.
Train: Take a bus from Dandong across the Yalu River into Sinuiju, North Korea, which is the main tourist port for North Korea, and then take a train to Pyongyang in 5.5 hours.
International trains: depart from Beijing and Pyongyang every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday respectively.
Domestic transportation: The subway runs one train every 3 to 5 minutes on average, and the fare is 2 Korean won. The fares in North Korea are extremely cheap. In addition to taxis, trams, trolleybuses, and buses can be used for the entire journey for only 10 cents.
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Tickets
Pyongyang ticket prices:
free
Scenic area opening hours:
Open all day
Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
Event: The large-scale group gymnastics performance "Arirang" with 100,000 participants has been recognized as the world's largest group gymnastics and art performance and has been recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records. The Arirang performance period is from August 1st to October 10th every year, during which performances are held irregularly, and the ticket price is RMB 400 per person.
Visa: Tourist visa: Holders of ordinary private passports of the People's Republic of China must apply for a visa before entering North Korea. You can contact the Embassy of North Korea in China (Address: Ritan North Road, Jianguomenwai, Tel: 010-65321186 65321193) and the Consulate General of North Korea in Shenyang (Address: 12B, Building 1, Huanghe Street, Huanggu District, Shenyang, Tel: 024 -6852742).
Temporary passes: According to the April 2007 policy, for the convenience of mainland tourists, visas and temporary passes for traveling to North Korea are exempted. Chinese tourists only need to present their original passport, original ID card, 2-inch photo and employment certificate issued by their employer to travel to North Korea. Jilin Hunchun Port can only pass border tours, while in-depth tours must pass through Liaoning Dandong Port. Direct flights from Shenyang to Pyongyang also enjoy the same treatment. Can only stay for about 3-4 days. Temporary passes need to be arranged through participating travel agencies.
Best time to visit:
Spring and Autumn Festival
Shopping recommendations:
The staple foods of the Korean people are cold noodles and rice cakes. Every Korean family eats cold noodles. There are many types of Korean rice cakes, including beaten cakes, cut cakes, sliced cakes, etc. Da Gao is an indispensable staple food for the Korean people when entertaining guests during festivals and weddings. Rice wine is a favorite drink of Korean people. Rice wine is a good drink for them to entertain guests. If a guest comes, the host will always bring a bowl of home-brewed rice wine.
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