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But officials say they are willing to accept youth from anywhere — even the United States. The camp is located in Wonsan, east from Pyongyang on the coast of the Sea of Japan. It's a popular beach destination among North Koreans, with clear water and sandy beaches. After some guidance from North Korea's new leader, Kim Jong Un, and a major face lift, the camp reopened Tuesday for this year's flock of foreign campers — more than young children and teenagers from Russia, China, Vietnam, Ireland and Tanzania.
Promoting the camp as a destination for foreigners is just another sign of North Korea's interest in attracting tourism — and the revenue that comes with it.
See the picture we took below in Statue of President Kim Il Sung, Wonsan. Wonsan Train Station Revolutionary Site. Did you know that Wonsan is the first. Juche Travel Services is an official booking agent of the Korean International and dates designed to get the most out of your own personalised North Korea.
Additional recent offerings to the outside world include a travel guide app with attractions and tour information, and the opening of the Pyongyang marathon to amateur foreign runners. Chilbo extension.
Mon-Thu Sep. National Day tour with Mt. Kumgang Samjiyon Mt. Paektu Orang Mt. Chilbo Pyongyang. From Euro, Book This Tour.
Train: hard-sleeper class, train change in Dandong. Flight: Economy Class Charter flight Pyongyang-Samjiyon-Orang-Pyongyang Hotel accommodation in the DPRK twin-shared room Three meals a day including water and beer All transfers and transport during the tour English-speaking guide guides in other languages can be booked on request All entrance fees according to the itinerary.
Send us a message: postmaster koreakonsult. Sep 6 Mon : Pyongyang. Therefore we strongly advise you to arrive to Beijing at least one day before your departure to Pyongyang. Visit the blue tent-like building located exactly on the borderline between Koreas. You can walk around the conference room and hop from South to North Korea while you are in this building.
This is one of the few places where you can take pictures of the DPRK military Transfer to Kaesong - capital of Korea up to the 15th century. Kaesong is the only city in Korea which has preserved its original historical make up as it hasn't been destroyed during the Korean war.
Kaesong is considered to be home of Koryo insam ginseng don't miss the opportunity to buy some of the best insam in the Far East Janamsan Park - located on a hill overlooking the city it is a great place to enjoy the beautiful panorama of the old Kaesong Lunch at Tongil restaurant - "Tongil" means "Reunification" in Korean, it is one of the most famous restaurants in Kaesong where you will enjoy Traditional Royal Korean Lunch with 12 side-dishes served in brass bowls fit for the kings.
With population well above , Sariwon is one the most densely populated cities of the DPRK and it is famous for its Maccoli - Korean traditional rice wine Sariwon Folk Customs Street - opened in , it is aimed to show traditions and customs of Korean people Mt. Jongbang - m high mountain near Sariwon famous for its many spots to enjoy beautiful landscapes and historical fort dated back to Koryo Dynasty Songbul Temple - one of the famous temples in Korea.
It was first built in and later rebuilt in Koryo dynasty Drive back to Pyongyang Monument to the Three Charters for National Reunification - the monument representing the desire of Korean people for reunification. Sep 8 Wed : Pyongyang Nampo Pyongyang. Sep 9 Thu : Pyongyang. To visit the Mausoleum tourists should follow a strict dress code: no shorts, T-shirts and sandals, no blue jeans and mini-skirts Mansudae Fountain Park - composed of many beautifully designed in shape of dancing women fountains, this park is a place to enjoy jets of water reaching up to 80 meters Mansudae Grand Monument - the huge bronze statues of the leaders standing in the center of the composition with two monuments titled "Anti-Japanese Revolutionary Struggle" and "Socialist Construction" on both sides.
It was renovated in April following the passing away of the leader Kim Jong Il and a new statue of Kim Jong Il was added next to Kim Il Sung's Moranbong Park - a recreation area where locals have picnics and sing songs during weekends. It is a unique opportunity to socialize with local people Juche Tower - at m it is the highest stone monument in the world.
The round belt means the single-hearted unity of the leader, party and people Pyongyang Metro - one of the deepest subways in the world, it was designed to serve as a bomb shelter in case of war.
The stations' interiors are stunning with superb lighting and mosaics. The palace was opened in and it features striking post-modern piece of design. In it was re-opened after massive reconstruction and now it is one of the most striking building in the country. This is a great place to observe local people and take pictures with them Expected fireworks on the occasion of the National Day. Sep 10 Fri : Pyongyang Wonsan. Breakfast Drive to Wonsan - port city and naval base on the westernmost shore of the East Korean Sea. But in reality, this is all just pie in the sky. People who hope to use a plane should first get a travel certificate and apply for an approval number at local offices.
Bribes are necessary in the process. They also need to report their flight purposes to security officials in their regions. On the surface, North Korea says it operates domestic flights for the convenience of the public. But in practice, it is almost impossible for citizens to travel by plane.
North Korea began operating domestic flights in when the airfare between Pyongyang and Samjiyon was 92 dollars, while it cost 83 dollars for a flight between Pyongyang and Orangson. Moreover, traveling is strictly restricted in the North, and air travel in particular, is possible only for the privileged. Even if people manage to get aboard, they are not very satisfied with outdated Air Koryo planes.
It has been under sanctions by many countries, including the U. Air Koryo has been awarded just one star by Skytrax, a U. That means it has received an extremely poor mark in safety. Skytrax selects the best airline and airport of the year, based on its review of service quality. In , the U. Treasury Department added 16 aircrafts of Air Koryo to the list of sanctions for their links to weapons of mass destruction and labor exports. Previously, Air Koryo operated services to some 10 cities in six different countries, including Thailand, Pakistan and Kuwait.