August 15 is a very important day in the Korean calendar. In 2023 the DPRK will celebrate the 78th Anniversary of Korea’s Liberation from Japanese colonial rule. There will be various festivities on this occasion including a colorful Mass Dance in one of the main Pyongyang’s squares.
See the most important of North Korea within a short time span and attend spectacular festivities on the occasion of the Liberation Day. Get acquainted with the impressive North Korean capital Pyongyang and its major landmarks. Travel to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) - symbol of the national division since 1953 and visit Kaesong - the ancient capital of Korea during the Koryo Dynasty.
Enjoy a walk on the picturesque Folk Custom Street in the city of Sariwon - Pyongyang’s southern gateway.
On this tour you will have an optional opportunity to take the PYONGYANG AIR CITY TOUR - a 40 minute trip in the skies aboard an Air Koryo Mi-17 helicopter. You will have an unrivaled bird's-eye view of Pyongyang from the sky and a lot of great photo opportunities. If you would like to add this option to your itinerary please inform us when you book your tour.
**TRAVEL TO THE DPRK VIA CHINA (Beijing, Dandong)
Chinese visa is required for most nationalities but VISA EXEMPTION can be made for flight passengers transiting through Beijing on the way to/from Korea.
**TRAVEL TO THE DPRK VIA RUSSIA (Vladivostok)
Russian visa is required for most nationalities but thanks to electronic visa introduction it is very easy to apply for and obtain the Russian visa ENTIRELY ONLINE.
Aug 14 (Mon): Pyongyang | ||
DEPARTURES FROM VLADIVOSTOK, BEIJING AND DANDONG BY FLIGHT FROM VLADIVOSTOK: BY FLIGHT FROM BEIJING: BY TRAIN FROM BEIJING: BY TRAIN FROM DANDONG:
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Aug 15 (Tue): Pyongyang | ||
LIBERATION DAY
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Aug 16 (Wed): Pyongyang Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Kaesong Pyongyang | ||
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Aug 17 (Thu): Pyongyang Sariwon Pyongyang | ||
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Aug 18 (Fri): DEPARTURES FROM PYONGYANG BY FLIGHT TO VLADIVOSTOK: BY FLIGHT TO BEIJING: BY TRAIN TO BEIJING: BY TRAIN TO DANDONG: |
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