Meoweler
North Korea

Kaech’ŏn / Where unicorns roam

Best month

April

Cherry Blossom Festival and comfortable weather

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january

Experience the snowy landscapes and ice fishing

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february

Witness the Masikryong Ski Resort in full swing

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march

Visit the Koguryo Tombs during comfortable spring weather

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april

Attend the Kaechon Cherry Blossom Festival

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may

Explore the historic Hyangsan Hotel and scenic Mount Myohyang

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june

Watch the mass gymnastics and artistic performances for Children's Day

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july

Celebrate the country's founding with fireworks and traditional performances

🎭
august

Attend the annual Arirang Mass Games in Pyongyang

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september

Visit the Taedonggang Beer Festival and enjoy autumn colors

🍂
october

Hike in Mt. Kumgang National Park for fall foliage

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november

Experience the Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il memorial ceremonies

🎄
december

Enjoy winter sports and festivities in the city and surrounding mountains

💎

Exorbitant prices

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The economical situation in Kaech'on, North Korea is highly regulated and restricted. Visitors are only allowed to use local currency, making it difficult to find good deals or bargains. Additionally, most goods are not available for purchase by tourists.

Be prepared to pay high prices for basic goods and avoid excessive spending.

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

Short stopover

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

Short stopover

Kaech'on is a small city often visited as a stopover or on the way to other destinations in North Korea.

Tipping

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No tipping culture in North Korea

Tipping

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No tipping culture in North Korea

Cash payment is preferred. Splitting the bill is not common. It is considered polite to refuse payment at least once before accepting.

internet situation

bad Speed

Limited bandwidth and slow speeds

bad Availability

Limited availability and government restrictions

bad Cellular

Restricted network and low coverage

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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LGBTQ hostile

Repressed society.

For the adventurous cat, Kaech'on offers majestic mountains and challenging terrain to explore.

The city's strict rules may make cats feel like they have nine lives, but it's worth it for the unique cultural experience.

Things to do

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Off the beaten path

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Hwanggumbol Ancient Tombs
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Ullim Waterfall
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Chongsan-ri Cooperative Farm
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Kaesong Koryo Insam Trading Company
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Songdowon International Children's Camp

Off the beaten path

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Hwanggumbol Ancient Tombs

For history-loving cats curious about ancient civilizations, these tombs offer a unique insight into the Goguryeo kingdom. The site also has beautiful surroundings.

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Ullim Waterfall

A hidden gem for adventurous cats that love hiking! This waterfall is located in a remote valley and offers stunning views.

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Chongsan-ri Cooperative Farm

Agriculture-loving cats must visit this cooperative farm. It's a great example of collective farming and has a thriving apple orchard.

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Kaesong Koryo Insam Trading Company

The perfect place for cats that love garlic and healing herbs! This company specializes in ginseng products and offers guided tours.

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Songdowon International Children's Camp

A summer camp for kittens, gifted to North Korea by the Soviet Union in 1960. It has a dolphin aquarium and a beautiful beach!

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LGBTQ hostile

Repressed society.

Mindful meoweler tips

Kaech'on is home to the largest stadium in the world.

The Rungrado 1st of May Stadium can hold up to 150,000 cat spectators and is a must-see for any visitor.

Visitors should be aware of strict photography rules.

Taking pictures of anything military-related, including statues and buildings, is strictly prohibited and could result in serious consequences.

North Korean cuisine is not for the faint of heart.

Dishes such as dog soup and live octopus are popular in Kaech'on. Vegetarian options may be limited.

Useful external sites

koryogroup.com

Koryo Tours↗

Travel agency specializing in North Korea tours

www.north-korea-travel.com

North Korea Travel↗

Travel agency providing tours and information for North Korea

www.youngpioneertours.com

Young Pioneer Tours↗

Adventure travel company that offers tours to North Korea

Beware, most of the content was generated by AI