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:
April 27: departure by domestic train to Dandong city at 17:26 local time from Beijing Main Railway Station. Overnight on the train. April 28: 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 - the capital city of North Korea, walking tour 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
• Arrivals of remaining tourists by train from Beijing and Dandong at 18:45
• Dinner
• Mirae (Future) Street - opened in 2015, this street features futuristic looking buildings. Korean government allocated apartments at this street to scientists and university teachers
• NOTE FOR FLIGHT PASSENGERS TRAVELING FROM BEIJING! Due to peak season, the Beijing flight departure time might be changed with very short notice. Therefore we strongly advise you to arrive to Beijing at least one day before your departure to Pyongyang

• Breakfast
• Drive to Kaesong - capital of Korea up to the 15th century. Kaesong is the only city in Korea which has preserved its original historical make up as it hasn't been destroyed during the Korean war. It is a home for 12 historic sites from the UNESCO World Heritage List. Kaesong is considered to be home of Koryo insam (ginseng) don't miss the opportunity to buy some of the best insam in the Far East
• Tomb of King Kongmin - UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the original mausoleum of the 31st king of the Koryo Dynasty - King Kongmin and his Queen dated back to 14th century.
• Sungkyunkwan University - the oldest Confucian University established in 10th century. Since 1987 here is Kaesong Koryo Museum (UNESCO) exhibiting one of the largest wooden buildings to still exist in the DPRK. The stamp shop here is an excellent place to buy stamps and souvenirs
• Lunch at Traditional restaurant - here you will enjoy traditional Royal Korean Lunch with 12 side-dishes served in brass bowls fit for the kings. For anyone wanting to supplement their lunch, there will be an opportunity to sample Korea’s famous ginseng chicken soup (at extra charge)
• Ginseng processing factory - rebuilt and modernized in 2015, it produces scores of high-quality medicines, health foods, and other foodstuffs
• Janamsan Park - located on a hill overlooking the city it is a great place to enjoy the beautiful panorama of the old Kaesong
• Sonjuk Bridge - a small stone bridge dating back to 1216, UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Nam gate - remains of the former Kaesong Fortress, built between 1391 and 1393. National Treasure No. 119, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In the pavilion above the gate hangs a bell from the Yeonbok Buddhist temple, cast in 1346, one of the three famous bells of Korea
• Walk in the old streets of Kaesong from Nam Gate to Minsok Hotel
• Dinner

• Breakfast
• Drive to Sinchon Museum of American Crimes - this museum charts the massacre of over 35,300 civilians during the Korean War
• Migok Cooperative Farm - a great opportunity to visit a greenhouse to see how vegetables are grown using snails for environmental pest control and tour into one of the houses of the people working on the fields to experience farmer's life
• Lunch
• Drive to Sariwon - the southern gateway to Pyongyang. With population well above 300,000 Sariwon is one the most densely populated cities of the DPRK and it is famous for its Maccoli - Korean traditional rice wine
• Sariwon Folk Customs Street - opened in 2007, it is aimed to show traditions and customs of Korean people
• Drive to Pyongyang
• 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
• 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
• Pyongyang Foreign Language Book Shop - the popular shop where you can buy propaganda posters, books and other souvenirs
• Hwason beer bar - the newest beer bar in Pyongyang. It is located on Hwasong Street, which was opened in 2023, in one of the new modern districts of the capital. Here you can try local beers of various kinds, including coffee and chocolate flavors. Great opportunity to see many locals
• 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

MAY DAY IN PYONGYANG

• Breakfast
• 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
• Chollima Monument - named after a mythical winged horse (Chollima in Korean literally means "thousand-mile horse"). In the period of reconstruction following the Korean War Cholima was the symbol inspiring workers to rebuild their nation at ‘Chollima Speed’
• Enjoy May Day Celebration at Taesongsan Park - "taesong" in Korean means "great fort", it is an amusement park located about 12 kilometers from Pyongyang. You will have a great chance to mingle with Koreans here. Every year May Day festivities are held in this park - singing and dancing performances, folk games and many more
• Lunch
• 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
• 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
• Mangyongdae Schoolchildren’s Palace - recently renovated center for local children's extra curricular education. The palace was opened in 1989 and it features striking post-modern piece of design. In 2016 it was re-opened after massive reconstruction and now it is one of the most striking building in the country. After excursion you will have a chance to enjoy amazing children’s performance
• Kwangbok Supermarket - located at one of the biggest city's street, it is the only place in Pyongyang where visitors can shop in local currency Won and exchange money according to the market exchange rate
• Dinner at BBQ Duck Restaurant
• 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

• Breakfast
• Transfer to Pyongyang airport
• Depart from Pyongyang to Orang
• Arrive in Orang - a tiny town, home of Chongjin's airport
• Upon arrival transfer to Mt.Chilbo - 'the Mountain of 7 Treasures', it is one of the most famous scenic spots in the DPRK. Mt Chilbo is put on the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage sites
• En route open air picnic lunch at mountain waterfalls
• Drive to Sea Chilbo - mountain range with multiple peaks and rock formations, stunning views and scenery and plenty of interesting stories. There is also a local beach - coast of the East Sea of Korea (known in West as the Sea of Japan)
• Arrive in Homestay Village - located at the beautiful sea shore, it is the only place in the DPRK where it is possible for tourists to stay with Korean family - expect basic facilities at Sea Chilbo
• Enjoy Activities in homestay village - play volleyball or sirim (Korean wrestling) with the villagers or help with some light chores. You may just walk around to meet the neighbors.
• Dinner

• Breakfast
• Visit Outer Chilbo - the area that extends between Inner Chilbo and Sea Chilbo. The Outer Chilbo is higher than Inner Chilbo. It offers skyscraping peaks, precipitous rocks, sheer cliffs, cascades, pools and fords
• Drive to Inner Chilbo - the area stretches to the inland region of the Mt.Chilbo. The towering peaks are covered with pine trees viewed like green carpets
• Sungson Pavilion - literally means "ascending to heaven", the name refers to a legend about fairies who visited Mt.Chilbo and bathed in the Kuryong Pool, danced and ascended to heaven. The great observation spot to see all rocks in Inner Chilbo
• Visit Kaesim Buddhist Temple - built in 826 it is situated in the Mt.Pothak, central part of Inner Chilbo
• Lunch
• Drive to Yombun Revolutionary site - located 4 km from Kyongsong, it is called "yonbunjin" after being the first place on the East Coast where a new way to get salt was discovered. It is a collection of memorial spots where President Kim Il Sung talked with the fishermen calling them to build a new country
• Drive to Kyongsong - a small town on the coast famous for a series of resorts at which you will have a chance to stop by. It is also a well-known ceramic-producing center
• Visit Kyongsong Revolutionary Museum - a house used by the President Kim Il Sung's family when they returned to Korea after Liberation from Japanese rule. It is preserved to show their lifestyle at that time
• Drive to Chongjin - "city of iron", the DPRK’s third largest city, a large industrial hub on the North East coast. It is estimated to have a 24% share of the DPRK's foreign trade
• Dinner

• Breakfast
• Chongjin central square - the main city square featuring renovated in September 2014 monument to the Korean leaders
• Chongjin Electronic Library - a place in possession of more than 300 computers connected to Pyongyang. Quite often here schoolchildren take a test exam coordinated from the capital
• Chongjin Art Gallery
• Lunch
• Chongjin liberation tower - monuments to the Soviet soldiers fallen in the battles for the city’s liberation from Japanese forces. The monument is located on the mountain which is the highest point of the whole area, and thus you will have a great view of the city and nearby Chongjin port. Pay a visit to nearby Korean People's Army Martyrs' Cemetery - the cemetery of Korean soldiers who fought for the city's liberation in August 1945
• Enjoy view on Chongjin port - one of the country's main harbors
• Susongchon General Foodstuff Factory - recently opened to foreign visitors, this factory is located outside of the city at the source of natutal mineral water which is used in production of various breads and traditional spirits
• Dinner
• Seaman's Club - restaurant, bar, karaoke, gym and sauna at Chongjin city center. You can try some incredible Cold Noodles (Nae-Meng). It is actually one of the few places in the DPRK where foreigners and locals can mingle

RASON SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE

• Breakfast
• Chongjin steelworks kindergarten - here you will see a musical and dance performance by the local children. You may prepare some candies, food or pens to give to children after the show
• Drive to RASON SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE
• Arrival in Rajin - the biggest city in Rason
• Lunch
• Rajin city center - check out Monument of the Sun. The monument was unveiled in April 2015
• Rajin Golden Triangle Bank - the only place where tourists can exchange their money to Korean Won at market rate
• Rason Soft Drinks Factory - a small factory producing different kinds of non-alcoholic drinks and alcoholic beverages. It is possible to have a look at manufacturing process and buy ready products at the factory shop
• Shoes Factory - a small scale factory producing many types of shoes for all seasons
• Rajin City Port - a place of active Chinese and Russian investments, a home for the DPRK passenger cruise ship as well as occasional Russian cruises
• Dinner

• Breakfast
• Rajin Foreign Language School - a great chance to interact with local young people learning English
• Rajin city market - the only market in North Korea where tourists are allowed to visit and buy various local products (RMB is the preferred currency)
• Lunch
• Rajin Textile Factory - one of the biggest textile factories in Rason. Enjoy the revolutionary music which is played in order to keep upbeat mood of the workers
• Drive to Pipha Area - an island known for its stunning scenery, fishing, and boating. Sightseeing on boat (optional, 100RMB per person. If weather is favorable you will see seals - it is the only Seals Nature Reservation site in DPRK)
• Emperor Hotel & Casino - 5* hotel where wealthy Chinese come to gamble. It is owned by Hong Kong-based investors and it is one of the best hotels in the DPRK
• Raksan Offshore Salmon Fish Farm - run by Unit 810 of the Korean People's Army, this farm is a direct supplier of the Pyongyang Taedonggang Seafood Restaurant
• Return to Rajin
• Dinner

• Breakfast
• Drive to Tumen river border area - this river is known for its tripoint where the China–Russia border and the North Korea–Russia border intersect. From Sonbong the road initially goes along beautiful coast of the East Sea of Korea and then it turns North, and passes through a system of blue lakes, one of which - Manpo lake - has been identified by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area because it supports populations of various birds such as swan geese, oriental storks, and cranes .
• Arrival in Tumangang - Korean town at the border with Russia

Tri border area
• Visit Korean−Russian Friendship House - located in Tumangang, it is a museum dedicated to the history of Russia-Korea relations
• Move to Sungjon pavillion - located on a hill dominating the area, it is a traditional style pavilion next to the Victory Monument to Admiral Li Sun Sin, inventor of the legendary turtle battleship. This pavillion represents a fantastic observation platform to enjoy a breathtaking view on Tri-border area and Korean-Russian Friendship Bridge. Tri border area is a unique place where 3 borders (China, DPRK and Russia) meet each other. Korean−Russian Friendship Bridge is a railway bridge, the only land connection between Russia and the DPRK. The DPRK/Russia border is only 17 km long and it is the shortest border Russia has with any of its neighboring countries.
• Transfer to Tumangang Railway Station
• Visit local shop in front of the station
• At 12.00 pm local time take train to Russia
• Be ready for one of the major highlights of the trip - crossing the DPRK/Russia border via the Korean−Russian Friendship Bridge from which the Tri border area is just 135m away
• Arrival in Khasan - small Russian town at border with the DPRK at 13:17 local time
• Drive to Vladivostok (4,5 hrs). Lunch will be provided by the Korean side in the form of a lunch box.
• Arrival in Vladivostok - the largest city in the Russian Far East with a population of about 800,000 people. Established as a key naval and military base on the Pacific, Vladivostok became the eastern terminus of the World's longest Trans Siberian Railway. Until 1992, Vladivostok was closed for foreigners, being one of the top secret military zones. Today it is one of the most important regional centers in Russia and the largest port city in the Russian Far East
• Dinner at the hotel

• Breakfast
• We will start the city sightseeing tour at 10:00 in the morning: Vladivostok Railway Station and the monument marking the end of the Trans-Siberian Railway. The Railway Station is connected to the Sea Passenger and Cargo port from which you can enjoy a beautiful view on the Golden Horn Bay. Lenin Monument - popular meeting spot in front of Vladivostok Railway Station. Pass by Yul Brynner's family house - the place where this famous Broadway and Hollywood actor was born in 1920
• Drive to Eagle's Nest - the scenic point to enjoy the fabulous view on the Vladivostok city and the Golden Bridge over the Golden Horn Bay
• Drive to the Russky Island - once a top-secret military base served as the naval shield for Vladivostok. Only in 1995, after losing much of its defensive significance it became open for civilian visitors. In 2012 the island was connected by a bridge with the rest of Vladivostok
• Russky Island Bridge - the world's longest cable-stayed bridge, with a 1104 m long central span
• Far East University campus - the biggest Russian university in the Far East, after the APEC summit in Vladivostok (in September 2012) it moved to Russky Island , from which you can have a stunning view on Golden Horn Bay and Russky Island Bridge
• Lunch at Novik Country Club - located in shore of the Novik Bay
• Voroshilovskaya Battery - located on the territory of the former military base, it is just one of such batteries located on Russky Island, that served to protect Vladivostok against possible military invasions from Japan. Admire this outstanding structure erected over 80 years ago, its complex mechanisms, rational organization and efficient functioning
• Return to Vladivostok
• Free time
• Optional: in the evening Vladivostok Opera (Russian ballet or opera performance), tickets at your own expense
• Dinner at local restaurant (at your own expense)

• Breakfast
• At 10.00 am The Victory Day Military Parade - to commemorate the capitulation of Nazi Germany in 1945. The parade will be held on the main city square which is 10 min walk from our hotel. Early birds who want to attend the parade together with the tour leader should arrive in the square well in advance to secure a good observation spot
• After the parade inspect the central square to see Monument to the Fighters for the Soviet Power in the Far East , and Monument to the military glory of Vladivostok
• Lunch
• Tsesarevich Nicholas Memorial Arch - the Arch was built to commemorate visit to Vladivostok of Tsesarevich Nicolas in 1891
• S56 Submarine - one of the most successful Soviet submarines that fought in World War II
• World War II Monument with eternal flame
• Tsesarevich Embankment - opened in 2012, it was named in honor of Tsarevich Nicholas (the future last Emperor of Russia, Nicholas II). He visited Vladivostok in 1891 and attended the laying of the foundation for the dry dock, which later became part of the Far Eastern Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Center. Today, the embankment with its beautiful view of the bay is a favorite place for walks among the residents of Vladivostok and tourists.
• Golden Horn Bridge - is a cable-stayed bridge across the Golden Horn Bay in the center of Vladivostok. The idea of building a bridge across the Golden Horn was proposed as early as the late 19th century. However, its implementation was hindered at various times by the Russo-Japanese War, World War I, the 1917 revolution, World War II, and the period of perestroika. Finally, the bridge was opened in 2012 and instantly became one of the main attractions of the city.
• Take part in local festivities in the city streets
• Dinner at local Russian restaurant at your own expense
• Performance of popular Russian artists at the main city square on the occasion of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War (WWII)
• Festive fireworks and street parties with locals celebrating the Victory Day

• Breakfast
• Departure to Beijing or any other destination of your choice (airport transfer and flight not included). We can help you to find a suitable option