North Korea sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places
For many years, North Korea was isolated from the rest of the world. It has only recently become available to tourists. For centuries, it has managed to save its inimitable culture, unique historic and natural landmarks. Nowadays, tourists come here to see legendary historic landmarks with their own eyes, try exotic national food, and explore colorful local markets where merchants sell interesting items and crafts by local masters.
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Kaesong is a city famous for its interesting Buddhist attractions. There is a building of an old Confucian college established yet in the 10th century. Nowadays, an interesting museum is open in this building. During a walk in Kaesong, tourists can see many old temples that were built in the 13th-14th centuries. There are also tombs of many notable kings and queens in the city. Not far from Kaesong, tourists can visit several important archaeological sites.
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Beautiful Supung Lake is also an important natural landmark. It is located at the border of North Korea and China. Quite an interesting fact – there are no naturally formed lakes in Korean peninsula. Supung Lake is an artificially made water reservoir. Both tourists and locals enjoy spending their free time here. Visitors can swim and sunbathe at lakeside beaches, try fishing, or simply explore picturesque surroundings.
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North Korea has well-established connection with Russia. Airplanes by Air Koryo make several flights a week from Vladivostok to Pyongyang. There is also a train that departs from Moscow and goes to Pyongyang every week. The travel time is approximately 6 days. This train passes through several large Russian cities such as Novosibirsk and Krasnoyarsk.
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Famous and uniques places in North Korea from our review series
Pungi-ri Test Site
From the series “Largest and Famous Nuclear Test Sites”
Punggye-ri Test Site is a huge nuclear test site in Kilju County, North Korea. It has appeared only in 2006. Since the foundation there were made several large tests, the largest were in 2009 and 2013. All data about the explosions are top-secreted. The specialists could estimate only the approximate power of nuclear bombs – from 2 to 10 kilotons.
In January 2016 on the test site was made an explosion of the thermo-nuclear bomb, which power was about 10 kilotons. A great number of explosions was made under the earth that became a reason of many earthquakes. Seismologists thoroughly look for the region, however, the tests are top-secret, that’s why it is quite hard to foresee the new earthquake.
Punggye-ri Test Site is a functional one. On its territory, people can get by three … Read all
In January 2016 on the test site was made an explosion of the thermo-nuclear bomb, which power was about 10 kilotons. A great number of explosions was made under the earth that became a reason of many earthquakes. Seismologists thoroughly look for the region, however, the tests are top-secret, that’s why it is quite hard to foresee the new earthquake.
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Changbaishan Volcano
From the series “Volcanoes and Traps That Changed the Face of the Planet”
The ancient Changbaishan volcano is situated on the border of China and North Korea. Its last major eruption occurred in the early 11th century. This eruption was so powerful that even residents of Japan living about 1 200 km away from the epicenter, have felt its effects. Today, the picturesque Tianchi Lake, which was formed in the caldera, reminds about the disaster. The diameter of the bowl is about 4.5 km and depth is 1 km.
Tianchi Lake is very popular among tourists, and not only because of the spectacular scenery. Many travelers and researchers believe that the lake waters are inhabited by animals unknown to the science. Some even managed to take pictures of these unidentified beings. Currently, Changbaishan volcano is dormant. Its last eruption occurred in 1702. In 1994, emissions … Read all
Tianchi Lake is very popular among tourists, and not only because of the spectacular scenery. Many travelers and researchers believe that the lake waters are inhabited by animals unknown to the science. Some even managed to take pictures of these unidentified beings. Currently, Changbaishan volcano is dormant. Its last eruption occurred in 1702. In 1994, emissions … Read all
Room 39
From the series “Forbidden Construction Objects with Label "Access Denied"”
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 and was founded in the 70s of last century. According to some assumptions, it is engaged in financial operations and literally laundering the state's money through operations with classified accounts in China and Switzerland.
Many believe that the activities of the secret bureau are directly related to a number of fraudulent transactions involving drug trafficking and arms smuggling. It is obvious that representatives of the North Korean government completely deny their participation in illegal financial activities, but … Read all
All unique sightseeing North Korea
Many believe that the activities of the secret bureau are directly related to a number of fraudulent transactions involving drug trafficking and arms smuggling. It is obvious that representatives of the North Korean government completely deny their participation in illegal financial activities, but … Read all
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