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 TRAIN FROM BEIJING:
Feb 13: departure by domestic train to Dandong city at 17:26 local time from Beijing Main Railway Station. Overnight on the train. Feb 14: 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: Transfer to Pyongyang - the capital city of North Korea - lunch, walking tour on Ryomyong street - opened in April 2017 it is a posh district of the capital featuring modern architecture.
• Liberation monument - erected to honor the Red Army in 1946, it represents a stele surmounted by a five-pointed red star
• Arrival of other tourists by train at 18:45
• 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
• Dinner

• 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
• Kyongsang Kindergarten - great chance to see Korean children and enjoy music and dance performance prepared by young talents
• 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)
• Lunch
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Hwason Beer Bar - a new beer bar in Pyongyang, located on Hwason street, was completed in 2023. Here you can try all types of famous Taedonggang beer including black beer with chocolate and coffee flavor. Great opportunity to meet locals
• 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

DAY OF SHINING STAR

• 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.
• Flower exhibition - a show mainly dedicated to Kimilsungia and Kimjongilia, two flowers named after Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il. Every year there are about 30,000 flowers presented by Army forces, commissions and ministries of the cabinet and national institutions, foreign friends and overseas compatriots
• Lunch
• Museum of Metro Construction - covers the events leading to the opening of the Metro in 1973, as well as operations and future plans
• Circus or art performance on the occasion of the Day of the Shining Star (payable on spot)
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Fireworks are expected on the occasion of the Day of Shining Star

• Breakfast
• Drive to Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) - a strip of land running across the Korean Peninsula that serves as a buffer zone between North and South Korea, it is one of the most militarized area on our planet
• Panmunjom - a village where in 1953 Armistice Talks were held between the DPR Korea and the United Nation Command. Visit the blue tent-like building located exactly on the borderline between Koreas. You can walk around the conference room and hop from South to North Korea while you are in this building. This is one of the few places where you can take pictures of the DPRK military
• 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
• Lunch
• Janamsan Park - located on a hill overlooking the city it is a great place to enjoy the beautiful panorama of the old Kaesong
• Walk on the old streets of Kaesong from Nam gate - southern gate of ancient Kaesong wall city to Minsok Hotel
• Drive to 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
• Back to Pyongyang
• Dinner

• Breakfast
• Transfer to the airport, flight to Wonsan Kalma Airport
• Transfer to Masik Ski Resort - opened in January 2014, it is the best ski resort in the DPRK. Soldiers of the Korean People’s Army constructed it in only ten months, giving rise to the new slogan "Masikryong speed", which has become a symbol of national pride. The resort features everything modern ski resorts do – luxury hotel Masikryong, ski-lifts , ski rentals, and various entertaining facilities.
• Lunch
• Free time in the resort
• Dinner

• Breakfast
• Free time in the Masik Ski resort
• Lunch
• Free time in the Masik Ski resort
• Dinner

• Breakfast
• Free time in the Masik Ski resort
• Transfer to the airport, flight to Pyongyang
• Arrival in Pyongyang, lunch
• 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
• 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
• Taedonggang Number 3 Bar - try seven different local draft beers (at your own expense)
• Farewell dinner

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:
Feb 21: 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. Feb 22: 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.