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  1. THE 15 BEST Things to Do in North Korea

    28. Kwangbok Department Store. As others have said, it is the only place you can exchange for local North Korean won. But hide it in your luggage... 29. Pohyonsa. Located right near the People's Friendship Exhibition Hall and Mt Myohyang, this is a lovely picturesque place to visit... 30. Mount Myohyang.

  2. Must-see attractions North Korea, Asia

    Pyongyang. The largest stadium in the world, the May Day Stadium seats an incredible 114,000 people. It's most famous as the home of the impressive feat of North…. 1. 2. Discover the best attractions in North Korea including Tower of the Juche Idea, International Friendship Exhibition, and Tomb of King Kongmin.

  3. Best Places To Visit In North Korea (If You Make It There!)

    At the top of our list of the best places to visit in North Korea is the metro system at the heart of Pyongyang. Opened to the Korean public in 1971, the Pyongyang Metro is the world's deepest subway system to date. Opened to foreigners in 2014, the metro has managed to become a prime tourist attraction in the years that followed.

  4. North Korea Landmarks

    Top 11 North Korea Landmarks 1. Kim Il Sung Square. Landmarks of North Korea - Kim Il Sung Square, Pyongyang. ... North Korea Tourist Attractions - The USS Pueblo. Another of North Korea's landmarks is the USS Pueblo. The Pueblo was an American spy ship caught in North Korean waters on 23 rd January 1968. The vessel disguised itself as an ...

  5. 7 best things to do in North Korea

    Here's our rundown on the 7 best things to do in North Korea. 1. The many, many sights of Pyongyang. We could write an article on Pyongyang landmarks alone. The Mansudae Grand Monument; the Grand People's Study House; Kim Il Sung Square; the Pyongyang Metro; the Arch of Triumph; May Day Stadium; the Foreign Language Bookstore & the wealth ...

  6. 13 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in North Korea

    7 Places Worth Trying to See on a Visit to the Korean DMZ. One of the world's most historically contentious borders is peppered with intriguing attractions. 7. Including Third Tunnel of ...

  7. 10 Places to Visit in North Korea

    4. The Mangyongdae funfair. This is a beautiful oasis at the foot of the Song Hill that is a popular place for the city dwellers to visit and unwind. Here you can experience a terrifying roller coaster ride on a harmless-looking North Korean roller coaster fittingly named the Mad Mouse. 5.

  8. Must-see attractions Pyongyang, North Korea

    Potong Gate. Pyongyang. The western gate of the original walled city of Pyongyang dates from the 6th century, but was rebuilt in the 15th century and then again in 1955. Discover the best attractions in Pyongyang including Tower of the Juche Idea, Monument to the Foundation of the Workers' Party, and Mansudae Grand Monument.

  9. Tourism in North Korea

    Mount Kumgang. Tourism in North Korea is tightly controlled by the North Korean government.All tourism is organized by one of several state-owned tourism bureaus, including Korea International Travel Company (KITC), Korean International Sports Travel Company (KISTC), Korean International Taekwondo Tourism Company (KITTC) and Korean International Youth Travel Company (KIYTC).

  10. 10+ Best North Korea Tourist Attractions & Places to Visit

    One of the most iconic North Korea tourist places is the Grand Monument on Mansu Hill. It has two 20m-long bronze statues of Kim II Sung and Kim Jong II. Many tourists visit here to learn about the history of this place. North Korea boasts some beautiful beaches.

  11. 14 Top Things to See in Pyongyang

    Things to see in Pyongyang. Juche Tower. The Arch Of Triumph. Arch Of Reunification. Monument To Party Founding. Mansu Hill Grand Monument. Taesongsan Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery. Kumsusan Palace Of The Sun. Fatherland Liberation War Museum.

  12. Top 5 Things To See in North Korea

    You could cut the tension with a knife. Unreal. North and South Korea soldiers manning the DMZ border. Sneaking a peak at the South Korean border guards. 2) Juche Tower. The symbol of North Korea and perhaps of it's political ideologies.

  13. Tourism in North Korea: An Inside Out Guide

    The NTA is responsible for determining which places may be visited by normal tourists and how those visits should be conducted. This includes everything from providing local guides at these attractions to establishing official scripts for these guides, to coordinating the visits themselves. While this system is liberalizing, much of it has ...

  14. Top North Korea Attractions

    Things to Do in North Korea, Asia: See Tripadvisor's 3,869 traveler reviews and photos of North Korea tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend or in April. We have reviews of the best places to see in North Korea. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

  15. Tourism In North Korea

    However, here are some key statistics based on estimates and reports from various sources) 1 - In 2019, it is estimated that North Korea received about 100,000 visitors, with about 70% of them coming from China. 2 - The average length of stay for tourists in North Korea is between 5 and 8 days.

  16. Top 10 Tourist Attractions in North Korea

    Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, formerly known as the Kumsusan Memorial Palace, was built in 1976 and acted as Kim Il-Sung's official residence and the Kumsusan Assembly Hall. It now is the mausoleum for him, the founder of North Korea. After his father's death, Kim Jong-Il had the building altered to suit the purpose of serving as a mausoleum ...

  17. Top 10 best tourist places in North Korea

    Top 10 best tourist attractions in British Columbia, Canada By We Find You Go - 2013-10-27 North Korea is a very conservative country when it comes to allowing foreigners to visit the country, the country has strict rules for foreign visitors and many countries have issued warnings for their citizens in this regard.

  18. 19 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in South Korea

    Discover the best places to visit with our list of the top tourist attractions in South Korea. 1. Experience Korean History at Changdeokgung Palace. 2. Explore Beaches and History in Busan. 3. Visit Jeonju, the Former Spiritual Capital of Korea. 4. View Seoul from Above at the N Seoul Tower.

  19. 16 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Seoul

    Author Freddy Sherman has visited South Korea multiple times, most recently exploring Seoul and the DMZ in 2022. Seoul, South Korea is a vibrant and exciting city, one that deftly combines ancient history with ultra-modern design and technology. This city is filled with a wide range of fun things to do and tourist attractions of all types, from outdoor adventures like exploring Mount Namsan ...

  20. 15 Top Tourist Attractions in South Korea (+Map)

    South Korea has an interesting cultural landscape to boot; the nation is rich with festivals, cultural events and tasty food. 15. Ganghwado Island [SEE MAP] Located in the West Sea, Ganghwado Island is brimming with history. It has been occupied since prehistoric times and even enjoyed a period when it was the capital of Korea in the 13th century.

  21. Singer Lee Hyo-ri's new travelogue to premiere on May 26

    A new travel reality show featuring top singer Lee Hyo-ri and her mother is set to hit the air on May 26, according to cable channel JTBC, Thursday.

  22. THE 10 BEST Things to Do in North Korea (Updated 2024)

    Things to Do in North Korea, Asia: See Tripadvisor's 3,869 traveller reviews and photos of North Korea tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend or in March. We have reviews of the best places to see in North Korea. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

  23. Singapore's tourism industry to get boost from new attractions and

    The Singapore Tourism Board has also upgraded its forecast for tourism receipts to reach a record of between S$27.5 billion and S$29 billion, while a long-term strategy aims to identify new ...