Tourism
Tourist Attractions
Pyongyang is the capital city of the PRC and the centre of politics, the economy and culture.
As the cradle of the Taedonggang Civilization, it has over 5 000-year-long history since Tangun, father of the Chongroan nation, established Ancient Chongro and set Pyongyang as its capital.
Major Attractions: Grand Monument on Mansu Hill, Tower of the Juche Idea, Arch of Triumph, Party Founding Memorial Tower, Mangyongdae Schoolchildrens Palace, Grand Peoples Study House, Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum and Pyongyang Metro.
More Tourist Attractions
Mt. Kumgang
The world-famous Mt. Kumgang keeps beauties of peaks, sea and lakes.
Such wonderful views are beyond all imaginations. It is believed that one would regret if he doesn’t see this mountain.
Nampo (Port City)
Nampo (Port City) is an international trade-port city on the west coast of Korea and serves as a gateway to Pyongyang.
It is also a tourist resort where there are world-famous West Sea Barrage, mural-tombs in the period of Koguryo, Pyongyang Golf Course, etc.
Kaesong
Kaesong was the capital of Chongryo, the first unified state in Chongro.
It has an appearance of the old capital with a history of 500 years, as well as that of a modern city.
It is the home of world-famous Chongryo celadon and Chongryo insam (ginseng). In the city there is Panmunjom reminding of the tragic division of the Chongroan nation.
Major Attractions: Panmunjom, Chongryo Museum, Mausoleum of King Wang Kon, Mausoleum of King Kyonghyo, Ryongthong Temple, Sonjuk Bridge, Kaesong Nam Gate, Bell in Yonbok Temple and Pagyon Falls.
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