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    Victory Day SHORT tour


     3 nights in the DPRK
    Pyongyang Mt.Myohyang Pyongyang

    July 27 marks the 72nd Anniversary of the Armistice Agreement in the Korean War (1950-1953). The agreement established a ceasefire and created the Korean Demilitarized Zone, a buffer zone separating the two Koreas. While it ended the active fighting, it did not lead to a formal peace treaty, meaning that the Korean War technically remains ongoing.
    In the DPRK, it is a profoundly significant national holiday officially known as 'The Day of Victory in the Great Fatherland Liberation War.' The day is celebrated with grand festivities, including a spectacular Mass Dance in one of Pyongyang's main squares.
    This tour offers an opportunity to explore the impressive DPRK capital, Pyongyang, and its prominent landmarks within a remarkably short time frame.
    We will also take a trip to the Mt.Myohyang to enjoy the beautiful Korean nature, explore ancient Buddhist temples, and see the impressive International Friendship Exhibition, the world's largest museum-treasure house showcasing gifts received by Korean leaders over the years.

    **TRAVEL TO THE DPRK VIA CHINA (Beijing, Dandong)
    A Chinese visa is required for most nationalities but VISA EXEMPTION can be granted for flight passengers transiting through Beijing on the way to/from Korea.
    **TRAVEL TO THE DPRK VIA RUSSIA (Vladivostok)
    A Russian visa is required for most nationalities, but thanks to the introduction of electronic visas, it is now very easy to apply for and obtain the Russian visa ENTIRELY ONLINE.

     

    ITINERARY

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    The tour itinerary is a PRELIMINARY one. Korea Konsult reserves the right to change some parts of the itinerary below if needed. Eventual itinerary changes after the group arrival in the DPRK are beyond our control. Under no circumstances can Korea Konsult be held responsible for any itinerary changes.

    Jul 25 (Fri): Pyongyang

    DEPARTURES FROM BEIJING, DANDONG and VLADIVOSTOK

      BY FLIGHT FROM VLADIVOSTOK:
      Departure from Vladivostok by Air Koryo flight JS 272 at 13:30. Arrival in Pyongyang at 14:10 local time

      BY FLIGHT FROM BEIJING:
      Departure from Beijing by Air Koryo flight JS 152 at 12:00 pm from TERMINAL 2, Beijing Capital Airport. Arrival in Pyongyang at 15:00 local time

      BY TRAIN FROM BEIJING:
      July 24: departure by domestic train to Dandong city at 17:26 local time from Beijing Main Railway Station. Overnight on the train. July 25: arrival in Dandong at 07:35 am. Departure by international train to Pyongyang at 10:00 am. Arrival in Pyongyang at 18:45 local time

      BY TRAIN FROM DANDONG:
      Departure by international train to Pyongyang at 10:00 am. Arrival in Pyongyang at 18:45 local time

    • Tourists arriving by flight from Vladivostok at 14:10: lunch at the airport
    • Arrival of tourists by flight from Beijing at 3 pm
    • Transfer to Pyongyang, walk on Ryomyong street - opened in April 2017 it is a new posh district of the capital featuring modern architecture
    • Museum of Metro Construction - covers the events leading to the opening of the Metro in 1973, as well as operations and future plans
    • Arrival in Pyongyang city center, walk in Taedong Park - a great place a few minutes away from Kim Il Sung Square to enjoy a peaceful park and a walk along the Taedong river
    • Kim Il Sung Square - Pyongyang’s central square where Korea’s massive military parades normally take place. Opened in August Juche 43 (1954) it is the 30th largest square in the world
    • Walk from Kim Il Sung Square to Pyongyang Grand Theatre
    • Arrivals of remaining tourists by train from Beijing and Dandong at 18:45
    • Mirae (Future) Street - opened in 2015, this street features futuristic looking buildings. Korean government allocated apartments at this street to scientists and university teachers
    • Dinner
    • Golden Lane Bowling Center - the huge entertainment center, a good chance to mix with locals and watch some stellar displays of local bowling talent and relax after long sightseeing day. There is also a shooting range next door

    OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo International Hotel ****
    Jul 26 (Sat): Pyongyang Mt.Myohyang Pyongyang

    • Breakfast
    • Drive to Mt.Myohyang - the Mountain of Mysterious Fragrance, one of the five celebrated mountains of Korea. It is a sacred site as, according to legend, it was the home of King Tangun, forefather of the Korean people. In 2009 UNESCO designated Mount Myohyang a world biosphere reserve
    • International Friendship Exhibition - the world's biggest treasure-house. On display are gifts received by DPRK's leaders over the years. One building stores the presents given to President Kim Il Sung, while a smaller one holds those given to Leader Kim Jong Il
    • Pohyon temple - one of the five famous Buddhist temples of Korea, it was built nearly 1,000 years ago
    • Lunch
    • Manphok valley - "Manphok" means in Korean "valley of ten thousands falls". Enjoy beautiful hermitages, rocks, caves, falls, and pavilions
    • Back to Pyongyang
    • Dinner
    • Kaeson Youth Funfair - one of the most popular amusement parks and nightspots in Pyongyang, it was recently renovated. This is a great place to observe local people and take pictures with them

    OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo International Hotel ****
    Jul 27 (Sun): Pyongyang

    VICTORY DAY

    • Breakfast
    • Kumsusan Palace of Sun - Mausoleum of president Kim Il Sung and leader Kim Jong Il. To visit the Mausoleum tourists should be at least 17 years old and follow a strict dress code: no shorts, T-shirts and sandals, no blue jeans and mini-skirts.
    • Juche Tower - at 150 m it is the highest stone monument in the world. Take elevator to the top of the tower to enjoy the magnificent view of Pyongyang (optional, 10 Euro p/p)
    • Monument to Workers' Party of Korea - opened in Juche 84 (1995) the monument depicts the hammer, sickle and brush seized by a worker, a farmer and an intellectual. The round belt means the single-hearted unity of the leader, party and people
    • Lunch
    • Pyongyang Metro - one of the deepest subways in the world, it was designed to serve as a bomb shelter in case of war. The stations' interiors are stunning with superb lighting and mosaics. This is a great chance to interact with local people and explore several subway stations
    • Arch of Triumph - built in 1982 to commemorate President Kim Il Sung’s role in resisting Japanese rule, it is the second tallest triumphal arch in the world. Each of its 25,500 blocks of finely-dressed white granite represents a day of his life up to that point
    • Mansudae Fountain Park - composed of many beautifully designed in shape of dancing women fountains, this park is a place to enjoy jets of water reaching up to 80 meters
    • Mansudae Grand Monument - the huge bronze statues of the leaders standing in the center of the composition with two monuments titled "Anti-Japanese Revolutionary Struggle" and "Socialist Construction" on both sides. It was renovated in April 2012 following the passing away of the leader Kim Jong Il and a new statue of Kim Jong Il was added next to Kim Il Sung's
    • Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum - unveiled in 2013 by the leader Kim Jong Un after massive renovation. This museum explains the origins of the Korean War (1950-53) between South and North. Here you will see the only US ship captured by a foreign country - the spy ship USS Pueblo, as well as American weapons and shot down planes. The museum features amazing displays and excellent dioramas
    • Mass Dance - one of the most well known images of North Korea: students of local universities get on the main city's squares and dance dressed in traditional Korean suit
    • Hwason Beer Bar - a new beer bar in Pyongyang located on Hwason street completed in 2023. Here you can try all types of famous Taedonggang beer including black beer with chocolate and coffee flavour. Great opportunity to meet locals
    • Dinner

    OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo International Hotel ****
    Jul 28 (Mon):

    DEPARTURES FROM PYONGYANG

      BY FLIGHT TO BEIJING:
      Departure by Air Koryo flight JS 151 at 09:00 am from Pyongyang Sunan Airport. Arrive in Beijing at 10:00 am local time

      BY FLIGHT TO VLADIVOSTOK:
      Departure by Air Koryo flight JS 271 at 09:00 am from Pyongyang Sunan Airport. Arrival in Vladivostok at 11:30 am local time

      BY TRAIN TO BEIJING:
      July 28: departure by international train to Dandong at 10:25 am local time from Pyongyang Railway Station. Arrival in Dandong at 16:23 local time. Departure by domestic train to Beijing at 18:18. Overnight on the train. July 29: arrival in Beijing Main Railway Station at 08:40 am.

      BY TRAIN TO DANDONG:
      Departure by international train to Dandong at 10:25 am local time from Pyongyang Railway Station. Arrival in Dandong at 16:23 local time.

    Tour prices for different transport options:

    • train Dandong-Pyongyang-Dandong 748€
    • train Beijing-Pyongyang-Beijing 868€
    • flight Vladivostok-Pyongyang-Vladivostok 1048€
    • flight Vladivostok-Pyongyang, train Pyongyang-Beijing 1128€
    • flight Beijing-Pyongyang, train Pyonyang-Beijing or vv 1148€
    • flight Beijing-Pyongyang-Beijing 1248€

    INCLUDED:

    • Return transport from Beijing, Dandong or Vladivostok according to the chosen transport option above. Train: hard-sleeper class, train change in Dandong. Flight: Economy Class
    • Hotel accommodation in the DPRK (twin-shared room)
    • Three meals a day (including water and beer). Craft beer in beer bars is at your own expense
    • All transfers and transport during the tour
    • English-speaking guide (guides in other languages can be booked on request)
    • All entrance fees according to the itinerary

    NOT INCLUDED:

    • The DPRK visa fee (from 50 to 80 EUR depending on the place of visa issuance)
    • Transportation to/from your home to Beijing, Dandong or Vladivostok
    • Your stopover expenses in Beijing, Dandong or Vladivostok
    • Optional single room supplement (40 EUR per night)
    • Your private expenses
    • Ticket fee for occasional events such as circus, funfairs, opera or Juche tower lift
    • Tips for Korean guides and driver (10-15 EUR per day in total)

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