Backpacking in North Korea is impossible. Visitors must join a government-mandated tour and are only allowed to explore certain sites.
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| Pyongangis the capital and largest city of North Korea. It is the gateway for tourists to other parts of this secretive country. At the same time, it is also home to many entertainment venues and events. |
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| In Pyongang, you can visitJuche Tower, the memorial is named after the doctrine introduced to North Korea by President Kim Il Sung. |
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| Kumsusan Memorial PalaceAlso known as the Kim Il Sung Mausoleum, it is a giant building that houses the embalmed body of Kim Il Sung. |
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| Arc de TriompheBuilt in 1982 to celebrate the Korean people's victory over Japan, it is the second tallest triumphal arch in the world, with a height of 60 m and a width of 50 m. |
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| Kim Il Sung Squareis the largest square in North Korea, with an area of 75,000 m2This is where many cultural, military and sporting events take place. |
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| Reunification Gateis a sculpture located in southern Pyongyang. Completed in 2001, it commemorates Kim Il-sung's proposal for Korean unification. |
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| Ryugyong Hotelis a 105-storey, 330 m high building with a stylized pyramid shape. The building, which is expected to become a 7-star hotel, is famous for being unfinished. |
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| Korean Demilitarized Zonestretching from west to east, 4 km wide along the 38th parallel, established in 1953. This is considered one of the most special borders in the world, attracting many visitors. |
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| Heaven Lakeis a crater lake located on the border between China and North Korea. The lake is part of Mount Paektu and is a popular tourist destination for international visitors. |
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| Kaesong Cityin North Hwanghae Province is the ancient capital of Korea, home to many impressive cultural and historical structures. Visitors can visit the tomb of King Kongmin, the tomb of King Wanggon, the Sonjuk Bridge or the Peace Museum. |
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| Mount Kumgang National ParkLocated about 50 km from Sokcho city. Mount Kumgang is 1,638 m high, with majestic, wild scenery and rich, impressive flora and fauna. |
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| In addition, visitors can also register for tours to other cities such asSinuiju, Rason, Kaesong or Hamhung... |
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