Top Things to do in North Korea
What to do and see in North Korea, North Korea: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in North Korea, North Korea including Tanjun Mausoleum, Mount Kumgang, Demilitarized Zone, Tower of the Juche Idea, Kim Il Sung Stadium, Tomb of King Tongmyong, Rungrado May Day Stadium, Geumsusan Memorial Palace, Concrete Wall, Mansudae Grand Monument.
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1. Tanjun Mausoleum
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By J794VJstephenm
It is impossible to imagine how much the first 2 leaders were revered until you visit the Mausoleum. It is a place of endless decoration and expense, together with solemn ceremonies and devotion. Dress well and do not bring any valuables or cameras into the Mausoleum as they are prohibited. . Be prepared for the unexpected!
2. Mount Kumgang
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
At the base of this mountain is a fortified tourist compound financed by South Korea's Hyundai Asan Corp.
Reviewed By 31hartonot - Medan, Indonesia
Mount Kumgang is one of the five beautiful mountains in North Korea. This mountain has several names depend on the season, during spring it was called Kumgangsan. And this mountain is very near with South Korea border and it is highly guarded. Mount Kumgang is also nicknamed as thousand peaks mountain. This is one of the main nature attraction in North Korea. Climbing up and down takes about 2-3 hours depend on your pace, a lot of beautiful spots to take photo. Many waterfalls and ponds at Mount Kumgang and the water is crystal clear. At the end of the hike, there is a beautiful waterfall called Kuryong Falls, it is amazing to see the white water falls from the top. The environment is really clean and free of pollution as not too many tourists visiting this amazing beautiful mountain. After the long hike down, you will have chance to eat lunch at a restaurant by the river. Typical Korea food but delicious. The pathway was good and just wear a comfortable walking shoes. Bring water and snacks so you can sit down and enjoy the serenity of the nature.
3. Demilitarized Zone
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4.5 based on 125 reviews
The neutral border between North and South Korea.
Reviewed By ArdonF
Where history was made and hopefully these huts will again be in use to help out a deal between the divided countries!!!
4. Tower of the Juche Idea
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4.5 based on 310 reviews
Reviewed By Grace86London
We were very lucky to get up there on a clear and sunny day. It’s one of the most symbolic attractions in Pyongyang and the view was pretty spectacular. It’s very small when you get up there and you have to go up and down in groups of about 8 in the 1 lift. Its about the only thing you have to queue for in the DPRK but it’s definitely worth the wait. The staff were very sweet, too. Before you go in, you’ll see hundreds of plaques sent from all over the world by fellow Juche enthusiasts/followers.
5. Kim Il Sung Stadium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By phinfogg
I ran the Pyongyang Marathon, and the finish was a 400m lap of the stadium. Incredible experience - the stadium was packed to the brim with cheering North Korean supporters. Also caught the DPRK vs Uzbekistan female football match here.
6. Tomb of King Tongmyong
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
7. Rungrado May Day Stadium
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4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Road402110 - Markham, Canada
This stadium is immense! With seating for well over 110,000 spectators. The 2019 Mass games were held here, With about 50,000 students sitting in the "bleachers" displaying different boards making different pictures. Amazing. The other 50,000 or more, performers putting on a display of gymnastics and dance routines.The scalloped roof has 16 arches designed to look like a magnolia blossom. Named May day, as it was first opened on May 1, 1989.
8. Geumsusan Memorial Palace
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4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By Neil_and_Family_5 - Kelowna, Canada
Definitely, one of the highlights of our tour of North Korea. The palace is more than the mausoleum where the two previous Kims lie in state. It is a museum of Kim paraphernalia; their personal train cars, Mercedes Benz', golf cart; maps of their official tours, all of their awards, certificates, and honorary degrees and much more. First, it is quite the effort just to get in. Dress properly, arrive, wait in a building, be summoned to line up in rows of four, walk down a walkway into another building, go through security, arrive at the cloakroom where you deposit your recording devices and jackets, line up in rows of four, go up an escalator, then stand on numerous very long moving walkways (no walking on the walkways but don't worry; there are many portraits to look at while abiding your time), and then, finally arrive at the palace. And what a palace; opulent, grandiose, serene, truly out of this world. It's understandable that pictures are not allowed in the mausoleum but it sure would have been nice to be able to memorialize the palace in a visual sense. And be sure to mind your manners; quiet whispers at all times and hands in front or at your side; never in your pockets or behind your back. The tour of the interior was excellent as was the walk outside in the grounds. Truly a must do. 5 stars.
9. Concrete Wall
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4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By DarrochG
This is the best concrete wall I have ever seen. I wanted to go to North Korea to find more out about the county, then I came across this gem. It's not every day you get to see a concrete wall of such grandeur. The quality of work and materials was high that it should be use for Trump's wall. The tensions between the two nations made the site almost holy and the this sensation further push the wall beyond great, it was the single best wall ever constructed. Never before has a slab of concrete become so great. from humble beginnings, the cement used in the wall will have come from deep in North Korea and finally it has been sculpted into a mighty form. The wall, that at first you might laugh at as "just a wall" has shaped in me a great respect for the North Korean architects. The wall was first made to fend off the South Koreans and was then used as part of the treaty site and now it stands as an attraction for tourist who venture forth to the world. In conclusion this titanic wall is the backbone of the North Korean DMZ border and presents a grandeur that I have not seen anywhere else.
10. Mansudae Grand Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By LynsFrostee - London, United Kingdom
These statues are huge and are a big deal to the people of Pyongyang. We drove past these statues numerous times on our trip and each time we passed by our driver slowed down dramatically out of respect, as all the locals do. That is just a taste of how much the leaders and thus their statues are revered. When you get to the statues you are required to bow in an organised line up as a group style. The other significant rule is if you take photos you need to ensure you don’t cut off any part of the leader statues. That is a huge no no. This is obviously a really weird event for any tourist but really interesting culturally. Definitely a must see part of any trip.
