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North Korea

Chŏngju / Discover the Land of Eternal Sun

MeowScore 😾69/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😾
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻
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From a visiting cat's perspective, the economical situation in Chongju is neither super cheap nor extremely expensive. The shopping scene is limited but affordable for necessities.

Bargain hard at street markets and stick to local eateries for affordable meals.

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

Transit city

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

Transit city

Chongju is a small city in North Korea mainly used as a transit point for traveling to other major cities.

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No tipping in North Korea

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No tipping in North Korea

Cash is preferred and splitting the bill is not common. It is not customary to offer tips in restaurants or other service industries.

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Electric socket type C

Common in Europe, South America, and Asia. Non-grounded, 2-pin plug, accepts Type C & Type E&F (non-grounded variant).

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Cat-napped by North Korea, our furry friends find themselves in a city known for its industrial prowess.

But don't let the concrete jungle fool you - hidden gems like the ancient wall and underground military tunnels await curious cat explorers.

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Mindful meoweler tips

Chongju's historic castle

Chongju Castle is a rare example of 14th century korean architecture, it's a great place to learn more about the country's history.

Korean food in Chongju

Chongju has many local eateries that serve traditional Korean dishes such as Kimchi pancakes and Bibimbap

Jangsan Mountain

Jangsan Mountain is a beautiful place to hike and see the natural beauty of North Korea. Be aware of military checkpoints along the route.

Useful external sites

www.visitthedprk.org

Visit North Korea

Official North Korean tourism website

www.koryogroup.com

Koryo Tours

Travel company specializing in North Korean tours

northkoreatravel.com

North Korea Travel

Travel agency offering tours to North Korea


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