[2025 Pyongyang Attraction] Travel Guide for Pyongyang Station (Updated Jul)

Back then, the capital of North Korea, Pyongyang, was not very developed and the starry sky could be seen at night. The light pollution was not so serious.

North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) has long been one of the world's most mysterious tourist destinations. Although travel is strictly regulated, there are still opportunities to explore this unique country firsthand by joining a group tour through officially approved tour operators. ⸻ 🔥 Recommended must-visit attractions 🏙 Pyongyang • Mansudae Monument – ​​The 22-meter-high statues of Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il are one of the political symbols of North Korea. • Arc de Triomphe – taller than the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, it symbolizes victory in the Korean War. • Subway Experience – One of the deepest subways in the world, with a gorgeous interior filled with North Korean murals. 🏔 Kaesong and Panmunjom • Panmunjom Truce Village – Witness the front lines of the North-South Korean confrontation, where you can see South Korean soldiers and the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) up close. • Koryo Museum – introduces the history of the Goryeo Dynasty and provides a glimpse into the cultural heritage of North Korea. ⛰ Myohyangsan • International Friendship Exhibition Hall – displays precious gifts given to North Korean leaders from countries around the world. • Puxian Temple - a Buddhist temple with a thousand-year history and a rare religious building in North Korea. 🌊 Wonsan & Mount Kumgang • Mount Kumgang National Park – With its magnificent mountains and valleys, it was once a tourist area jointly developed by North and South Korea. • Wonsan Coast – North Korea’s most popular seaside resort, where you can see locals playing in the water during the summer. ⸻ 📌 Things to know when traveling to North Korea 🚫 Individual travel is not feasible: You can only participate in group tours through travel agencies officially authorized by North Korea (such as agents in China, Russia, etc.), and you must be accompanied by a tour guide throughout the trip. 📵 No Internet & Strict Censorship: Foreign tourists cannot use the Internet. Mobile phones, cameras and other devices may be inspected before entering North Korea. Taking photos also requires the tour guide's consent. 💰 Consumption method: Foreigners mainly use Euros, RMB or US dollars. The local currency (North Korean won) cannot be circulated to tourists.

✨North Korea, a mysterious country with a population of more than 26 million and adjacent to China, Russia and South Korea, is really special😎. It is a country where every citizen is a soldier. It has about 1.2 million soldiers, making it the fifth country with the largest number of armed forces in the world👮‍♂️. 💸Although North Korea's economy is mainly based on agriculture and is not very developed, it implements free housing, free education, and free medical care, which is so enviable😍. It deserves to be called one of the countries with the highest happiness index in the world🥰. 🌳The capital Pyongyang is even more stunning, with 80% of the city area being parkland, making it one of the most green cities in the world🌿. 🌆The Juche Tower is located on the banks of the Taedong River in the city center. It was built to celebrate the leader’s 70th birthday and symbolizes the "Juche Idea". It is really meaningful👏. 🌃The view of Taedong River, the night view of Juche Tower, and the night view of Pyongyang Railway Station. Pyongyang is short of electricity, and there are very few buildings with lights on at night, which is a different scene😏. 😮The world's largest unfinished building, the Ryugyong Hotel, is also the world's largest pyramid-shaped building. It was designed by a French company, has 105 floors and is 330 meters high. It includes 3,000 rooms, 7 revolving restaurants, and a total area of ​​360,000 square meters. Construction began in 1987 and went through many twists and turns. It was finally lit in December 2016. Isn't it amazing😜. 🌈Looking at the Juche Tower from the other side of the Taedong River, the morning sun is bright, it is really beautiful😍. 🏛️The Arc de Triomphe is 60 meters high and 52.5 meters wide. It is built with more than 10,500 pieces of granite. It is so magnificent that it amazes people😲. 💗The Sino-Korean Friendship Tower is built with 1,025 pieces of granite and marble, symbolizing the Chinese People's Volunteers' march to Korea on October 25, 1950. The relief depicts the Sino-Korean friendship and the heroic spirit of the Volunteer Army. On the marble table is a box with a list of martyrs. There are only a few flowers, which are basically donated by Chinese tourists. It is really touching😢.