What will you see?
North Korea is sometimes referred as a “hermit country” because not that much is known about this unique nation. At the same time Koreans have continuously lived in Korean Peninsula for thousands of years and have developed rich culture and tradition. We would like to introduce a few places in North Korea where you can go to experience history, culture and people of this country.
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The Rason Special Economic Zone was established in the early 1990s near Rason to promote economic growth through foreign investment.It is near the border with both China and Russia and is a warm-water port for both countries. The borders of the three countries are coming together in one point called tri-borders area on tumen River. This point can be observed from the Friendship train bridge which connects Russia and North Korea over Tumen river.
Chinese investors are renovating a road from Rason to China, and Russian railway workers are renovating the railway from Rason to Russia, from where it continues onto the Trans-Siberian Railway. You can try both of these ways - take a road from Rason to Yanji, or train from Tumangang to Moscow or Vladivostok.
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Pyongyang is the capital of North Korea, the name means "Flat Land" or "Peaceful Land". Pyongyang is located on the Taedong River and, according to preliminary results from the 2008 population census, has a population of 3,255,388.
The capital has been completely redesigned since the Korean War (1950–53). It is designed with wide avenues, imposing monuments and monolithic buildings. The tallest structure in the city is the uncompleted 330-metre Ryugyŏng Hotel. This hotel has 105 floors and encloses 361,000 square metres. |
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Paekdu is an active volcano on the border between North Korea and China. At 2,744 m, it is the highest mountain of the Changbai and Paekdudaegan ranges. It is also the highest mountain on the Korean Peninsula and in northeastern China. A large crater lake, called Heaven Lake, is in the caldera atop the mountain.
Koreans consider Mount Baekdu as the place of their ancestral origin and as a sacred mountain, one of the three "spirited" mountains (Jirisan, Hallasan and Paekdusan; "san" means a mountain in Korean); the one contained in the legendary foundation of Korea. From the beginning of history through the Three Kingdoms period, to the Goryeo and Joseon Dynasties, Koreans have spiritually depended upon the "divine" mountain. |
Taking pictures
It is possible to take pictures during the trip (digital cameras are allowed) but, please, always ask for permission if you want to photograph people closely, and especially military people. Please note that your camera and all pictures taken might be checked by the Korean customs when you leave the DPRK and some of the pictures might be deleted (if digital camera).
Tips for travelers to DPRK
North Korea does not allow foreigners to travel around the country without tour guides. Even if you go to the DPRK individually, your 2 guides will accompany you everywhere; this is the first condition to which you have to consent.
You are not allowed to leave the hotel on your own. But if you are craving for a stroll around the block or have any other special requests (not reflected in the program), please contact your guides and they will do their best to make it possible.The guides will follow you wherever you wish to go.
It is needed to show respect for Korean traditions and way of life. If you visit some holy places or monuments appropriate clothing must be worn, especially when you visit the Kumsusang Memorial Palace/the Mausoleum (to pay homage to the embalmed body of the country’s eternal leader, Kim Il Sung). No t-shirts, blue jeans, shorts or mini-skirts will be accepted inside the Mausoleum.
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