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North Korea

P’yŏng-dong / Experience the ultimate hermit lifestyle

MeowScore 😿54/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😼
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😾
🌳 Parks and greenery 😼
👮‍♂️ Safety 😿

Best month

May

Parks and gardens in full bloom.

🏂❄️
january

Enjoy skiing and ice fishing in cool temperatures.

🎉👑
february

Join the Kim Jong Il's Birthday celebrations with local performances.

🌸🌸
march

Witness the beautiful cherry blossoms in bloom all over the city.

🏯🎉
april

Visit ancient tombs and see traditional parades during the Day of the Sun holiday.

🌺🌳
may

Take in the beauty of Pyongyang's parks and gardens in full bloom.

🎈👶
june

Celebrate International Children's Day with local festivities and performances.

🏛️🌡️
july

Escape the heat and humidity with indoor cultural and historic site tours.

🏃‍♂️💃
august

Join in Liberation Day parades and view mass dances in the streets.

🌽🌾
september

Experience the harvest season with food festivals and traditional ceremonies.

🍂🍁
october

Take in Pyongyang's beautiful autumn foliage before it fades away.

🙏🕯️
november

Pay respects to those lost in the Korean War at the Mansudae Grand Monument.

🎿❄️
december

Visit North Korea's famous Masikryong Ski Resort and enjoy winter sports.

🤑

Expensive city

Bigmac $?

🤑

As North Korea is a closed economy with limited international trade, most goods have to be imported, making the prices relatively high for tourists. Additionally, there are few shopping options available for tourists as the government controls most retail outlets.

Visit local markets and bargain hard. Also, bring enough cash to cover all expenses as credit cards are not widely accepted.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Short guided tours

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Short guided tours

Most visitors to North Korea go on guided tours, which typically last for 1-3 days in each city.

Tipping

0%

No tipping custom in North Korea

Tipping

0%

No tipping custom in North Korea

Cash is preferred and tipping is not expected in restaurants.

internet situation

bad Speed

Limited infrastructure

bad Availability

Government restrictions

bad Cellular

Government-controlled network

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).

KPW

1 KPW =
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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

Poor infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Oppression

The city is like a cat's litter box - clean but lacking personality.

A cat's paradise: no cars, plenty of mice (and propaganda) to chase.

Things to do

The mainstream

🚇
Pyongyang Metro
🏟️
May Day Stadium
🏠
Mangyongdae Native House
🗼
Juche Tower
🏯
Kumsusan Palace of the Sun

The mainstream

🚇
Pyongyang Metro

This elaborate subway system doubles as a bomb shelter and is adorned with chandeliers and murals depicting Communist glory. Visitors must have a guide.

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🏟️
May Day Stadium

This is the largest stadium in the world with a capacity of 150,000. It is used for military parades and mass games, including the famous Arirang Festival.

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🏠
Mangyongdae Native House

The birthplace of Kim Il-sung has been turned into a museum displaying his childhood home and family history. Visitors can see a replica of his famous red flag.

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🗼
Juche Tower

This 170-meter monument commemorates the Juche ideology of self-reliance developed by Kim Il-sung. Visitors can take an elevator to the top for a view of the city.

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🏯
Kumsusan Palace of the Sun

The massive mausoleum of North Korean leaders Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il. Visitors must dress formally and follow strict protocols.

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Off the beaten path

🍽️
The Okryu Restaurant
🎡
The Rungra People's Pleasure Ground
🗼
Juche Tower
⚱️
Tomb of King Tongmyong
🏠
Kim Il-sung's birthplace

Off the beaten path

🍽️
The Okryu Restaurant

A cozy restaurant by the river that serves traditional Korean meals. Cat food is available, too! The staff is friendly and will make you feel right at home. 🍲

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🎡
The Rungra People's Pleasure Ground

A fun park for all the cats! It has rides, swimming pools, and other fun activities. The best place to spend the afternoon in Pyongyang! 🎢

Google Maps
🗼
Juche Tower

This tower is a symbol of North Korea's ideology of self-reliance. It provides a great view of Pyongyang. Cats can climb to the top! 🐈

Google Maps
⚱️
Tomb of King Tongmyong

Cat historians will enjoy visiting the resting place of the founder of the Koguryo Kingdom. The tomb is hidden in a beautiful park. 🌳

Google Maps
🏠
Kim Il-sung's birthplace

The humble beginnings of the Dear Leader, now converted into a museum. Cat tourists can see where he was raised and learn about his life. 🐾

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

Poor infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Oppression

Mindful meoweler tips

Foreign cats must be accompanied at all times

Foreign cats must be accompanied by a guide at all times, and may only visit certain approved areas. Ensure you follow all rules and regulations and remain respectful.

No meowing allowed during visits to important sites

Cats must refrain from meowing during visits to important sites, such as the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun. This is considered disrespectful.

Bring gifts when meeting North Korean cats

When meeting North Korean cats, it is customary to bring a small gift, such as candy or toys.

Useful external sites

koryogroup.com

Koryo Tours↗

Tour operator offering guided tours of North Korea, including P'yong-dong

www.airkoryo.com.kp/en/index.jsp

Air Koryo↗

North Korea's national airline offering flights to P'yong-dong from Beijing and other destinations

www.tourismdprk.gov.kp

National Tourism Administration of the DPRK↗

Official tourism website for North Korea with information on attractions and travel regulations

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