North Korea

Every trip to North Korea starts with a visit to Pyongyang, which makes perfect sense. This city is by far the largest and most important in the country. All the most important things happen here and its where the North Korean propaganda has the strongest presence. The most important sights for Koreans in the city are Mansudae Grand Monument, where two large bronze statues of Kim Il-Sung and Kim Jong- Il are and Kumsusan Palace of the Sun. This is the former palace and final resting place of Eternal President Kim Il-Sung. Here he lies in state together with his son Kim Jong- Il. The palace is one of the most sacred places for the North Koreans.

Everyone knows the central Kim Il-Sung Square from the big military parades that you see on television. In addition to the parades, regular exercises are held here for large parades and North Korean dance performances. Many group trips take place around one of the holidays. These days are also h é t moment for Korean parades and dance.

The Korean Demilitarized Zone ( Demilitarized Zone of Korea, DMZ) is the 4km buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea. The border itself is a total of 248km long. At the village of Panmunjeom, you can visit the famous barracks on the border, the so-called Joint Security Area (JSA). During a visit to the DMZ you can see the South Korean flag fluttering and you can also see the exact location of the border. During your visit to the DMZ, the North Korean soldiers will tell you all about the historical value of this important border crossing point.

In addition to a rich culture, North Korea also has particularly beautiful nature. Various tours, group tours and individual tours go to places like the sacred Mt. Paektu and Mt. Chilbo. Both mountains are situated in beautiful areas. In this environment you imagine yourself very far away from the capital Pyongyang. During these trips you will also get acquainted with life on the North Korean countryside.