Ryugyong Hotel Tower, North Korea

From series “The World's Tallest Hotels”

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2 out of 13 - Jumeirah Emirates Towers, UAE

3 out of 13 - Ryugyong Hotel Tower, North Korea

4 out of 13 - Baiyoke Sky Hotel, Thailand

6 out of 13 - JR Central Hotel Tower, Japan

The legendary Ryugyong Hotel with no doubt can be described as the most famous hotel in North Korea. The construction of the most beautiful pyramid-shaped scyscraper began in 1987, but its opening was delayed. The hotel is 330 metres high and has 105 floors, it has been designed to have 3000 rooms. Although the Ryuguong Hotel is still closed for guests, it is among the most exceptional buildings of the kind.

This is the only hotel in the world, which numbers more than a hundred floors. Poor-quality completion of the work has influenced greatly on its opening. The top floors had been built with the rejection in engineering calculations, as a result, in a few years, the top floors needed to rebuild.

In 2013 the Kempinski company developed an interest in running the hotel, but the threat of sanctions by the United States and difficult political interactions made it give up its ambitions. For many years, one of the world’s tallest buildings remains the main focus of tourists’ attention and major periodicals. In 2008 it hit the rating of Esquire magazine and was recognized as one of the projects in the history of mankind that failed. Currently, the unique skyscraper is ready for occupation, it is quite possible that pretty soon the Ryugyong hotel will expect its first guests.

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Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

2 km - Room 39

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In North Korea there are also secret organizations, whose real activity ordinary people can only guess. One of the most interesting among them is the so-called Bureau 39, which is also known under the unofficial name 'Room 39'. This organization is located in Pyongyang …

4 km - May Day Stadium

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A really incredible stadium is located in Pyongyang. The stadium of the 1st of May was in 1989, on the occasion of the XIII. Festivals of youth and students. The stadium can accommodate 150,000 spectators and surprises not only with the impressive size, but also with …

197 km - Sannakji Live Octopus in Seoul Restaurants

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Fans of exotic seafood definitely have to visit Korea, where they can taste a lot of incredible dishes, including sannakji or live octopus. This dish is considered one of the most expensive delicacies in Korean restaurants. You can’t taste it everywhere. All …

199 km - Dragon Hill Spa

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In Korea, the most amazing bath complex called Dragon Hill Spa is in Seoul. It is often called "Disneyland Bath" and is a real center for family leisure, In the seven-storey complex, in addition to traditional saunas and swimming pools, there are many more interesting …

201 km - Moonlight Rainbow Fountain

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The tourists who visit Seoul can see one of the most beautiful and original fountains in the world - the fountain of the moon rainbow. It was built on the Banpo Bridge, whose length is 570 meters, and is the longest fountain on Earth. On both sides of the bridge were …

216 km - Daewon Park Observatory

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Top destination around Ryugyong Hotel Tower - Pyongyang

Attendees pass a large hall with the armor-plated railway carriage that North Korea’s leader used many times to travel. Nearby, there is a map with all the routes and countries that Kim Il-sung visited during his life or the destinations that he was planning to visit. In the last hall, there is a car of the legendary leader. The vehicle, which is still in pristine condition, stands on a marble base. This is a Mercedes-Benz 600 car. The area surrounding the palace is no less spectacular. A big canal with graciously swimming swans ads a touch of elegance to the memorial complex.

Are you a fan of art? There is an art gallery on the square named after President Kim Il-sung. The gallery was established in 1954. The venue is eleven thousand square meters large and consists of twenty-two halls, each of which is dedicated to a different theme. Besides them, there is a small pavilion that exhibits paintings by the most prominent artists of North Korea. During a visit to the art gallery, you will be able to see wonderful frescos that date back to the 4th century. They were discovered during the excavations of the ancient tombs. Moreover, there are many fabulous sculptures and artworks of modern days.
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