North Korea – 14 days tour

Itinerary

Day 1 – Beijing

• Introduction to North Korea by our local Korean partner.
• 5:25 p.m. departure by night train to Pyongyang
• Dinner and overnight in our sleeper cabins..

Day 2 – Pyongyang

• 7:00 a.m. arrival at the border of China / North Korea (Dandong / Sinuiju).
• 6:30 p.m. arrival in Pyongyang.
• Guided tour of the hotel and introduction to your Korean guides.
• Overnight stay in Pyongyang.

Day 3 – Pyongyang 

• Highlight: Morning walk through the main streets of Pyongyang. We go from the Pyongyang Grand Theatre to Kim Il Sung Square.
• Kim Il Sung Square, the famous main square of Pyongyang.
• Foreign Language Bookshop, the best place to buy books about North Korea.
• Mansudae Fountain Park.
• Highlight: Mansudae Grand Monument, the huge bronze statues of the great leaders.
• Ride on the Pyongyang Metro.
• Arch of Triumph, a similar triumphal arch as in Paris.
• Korean War Museum, during the tour you will learn more about the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War.
• USS Pueblo, the American ship captured during the war.
• Juche Tower (€ 5 to the top), tower in honour of the Juche ideology.
• Taedong #3 Brewery. (€ 1.50 per beer)
• Overnight stay in Pyongyang.

Day 4 – Pyongyang

• Highlight: Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, this is the mausoleum of the great leaders.
• Revolutionary Martyry’s Cemetery, many military heroes are buried here.
• Mangyongdae Schoolchildren’s Palace, here we take a short tour and watch a children’s performance. 
• Kwangbok Supermarket, the only place you can pay with the local currency.
• Party Foundation Monument, the famous monument with the hammer, sickle and calligraphy brush.
• Highlight: Walk to Moranbong Park, here the Koreans come to relax.
• Overnight stay in Pyongyang.

Day 5 – Kaesong – DMZ – Sariwon – Pyonyang

• Drive to Kaesong, near the border with South Korea.
• Highlight: Panmunjon DMZ, the border with South Korea.
• Koryo Museum, a UNESCO site.
• Thongil Restaurant, where you can optionally eat dog soup.
• Visit to the concrete wall on the border.
• Walk to Mt. Janam, from here you have a great view over the old centre of Kaesong.
• Overnight stay in Kaesong.

Day 6 – Kaesong – Sariwon – Pyongyang

• Visit to the tomb of King Kongming, a 14th century mausoleum.
• Drive to Sariwon.
• Folklore Park, here you have a beautiful view over Sariwon.
• Try the local drink Makkoli (optional).
• Drive to Pyongyang.
• Monument of the Three Charters of National Reunification, an imposing structure across the highway.
• Walk along the recently built Mirae Scientists Street.
• Overnight stay in Pyongyang.

Day 7 – Pyongyang – Nampo

• Drive to Nampo (a town on the west coast).
• Highlight: West Sea Barrage, also known as the Nampodam.
• Chongsan Cooperative Farm, see how the local products are grown.
• Tae’an Friendship Glass Factory.
• Kangso Mineral Water Bottling Plant, a factory where mineral water bottles are produced.
• Overnight stay at the Ryonggang Spa Resort (with a private spa in each room). Optional: Traditional North Korean roasted barbecue clams (€5).

Day 8 – Nampo – Hamhung

• Drive to Hamhung, the second largest city in North Korea.
• Short stop at Sinphyong Lagoon
• Picnic at Ulim Waterfall
• Highlight: Tongbong Cooperative Farm, here you can see how the Koreans work the land with the latest machines, we also visit a local house and a school.
• Statues of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il on the main square of Hamhung.
• Walk to the pagoda for a beautiful view over the city.
• Overnight stay at the Majon Resort, here you even have your own private beach.

Day 9 – Hamhung – Wonsan

• Visit to the Hungnam Fertilizer Factory, one of the most important factories for agriculture in North Korea.
• View the outside of the Hamhung Grand Theatre, which is North Korea’s largest theatre.
• Former home of Ro Song Gye, the founder of the Ri Dynasty.
• Drive to Wonsan
• Swimming with the locals at Wonsan beach (€ 2 entrance fee).
• Highlight: Walk over the pier to Chok Islet (optional fish bbq with locals). On this pier you will encounter a lot of fishermen.
• Overnight stay in Wonsan.

Day 10 – Wonsan – Mt Kumgang

• Wonsan Central Square.
• DPRK Mangyongbong-92 cruise ship, a large old passenger ship.
• Railway Station Revolutionary Site, an important site during the liberation of Korea.
• Songdowan International Children’s Union Camp, where children from all over the world come together every year.
• Drive to Mt. Kumgang.
• Visit to the Samil Lagoon.
• Highlight: Mt. Kumgang Natural Spa, optional massage or natural water bath available.
• Overnight stay at Mt. Kumgang

Day 11 – Mt Kumgang – Masikryong

• Walk to the Kuryong Waterfall and Sanpil Ponds.
• Enjoy the amazing views.
• Sea Kumgang, this area is in the DMZ and has beautiful bays with clean beaches.
• Highlight: Visit to the Masikryong Ski Resort.
• Overnight stay at Masikryong.

Day 12 – Masikryong – Pyongyang

• Walk through the Masik Pass region.
• Drive to Pyongyang.
• Tomb of King Tongmyong, here is the tomb of the founder of the ancient kingdom of Goguryeo.
• Meari Shooting Range, the well-known shooting range. (shooting optional)
• Overnight stay in Pyongyang.

Day 13 – Pyongyang

• Drive to Mt. Myohyang.
• Highlight: International Friendship Exhibition, take a look at all the gifts received by the Korean leaders from all over the world.
• Pohyon Temple, a Buddhist temple.
• Cave of Ryongmun.
• Drive to Pyongyang.
• Walk through the brand new Ryomyong Street.
• Overnight stay in Pyongyang.

Day 14 – Pyongyang

• Flight to Beijing, end of tour.