Meoweler
North Korea

Sinŭiju / Where unicorns play

MeowScore 😾63/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😼
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😼

Best month

may

Great weather, labor day celebrations, and historic sites. 🎉🏛️

⛸️
january

Visit for the snow festival and ice skating. 🎿

🎉
february

Celebrate Lunar New Year and taste traditional rice cake soup. 🍲

🌸
march

See the cherry blossoms at Manwoldae Park. 🌸

🌷
april

Enjoy the national tulip festival at Sinuiju Park. 🌷

🎊
may

Attend the International Labor Day celebrations. 🎉

🌞
june

Walk along the Yalu River and enjoy the summer scenery. 🌅

🎭
july

Watch the Sinuiju Acrobatics Festival. 🤸‍♀️

🏛️
august

Visit the Grand People's Study House. 📚

🍁
september

See the fall leaves at the Sinuiju Botanical Garden. 🍂

💄
october

Visit the Sinuiju Cosmetics Factory and buy souvenirs. 🎁

🥘
november

Watch the National Sports Festival and try local food. 🏋️‍♀️

🎓
december

Celebrate Kim Jong Suk's birthday and learn about local history. 🎂

💎

Exorbitant prices

Bigmac $?

🤑

As a visiting cat, the economical/shopping situation in Sinuiju - North Korea is extremely expensive due to limited availability of goods and high prices in the few shops that exist.

Be prepared to spend a lot of money for basic necessities. Consider buying souvenirs to support the local economy, but haggle hard to avoid being ripped off.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

transit to/from China

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

transit to/from China

Sinuiju is a major border city between North Korea and China, often visited as a quick stopover for travelers crossing between the two countries.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in North Korea

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in North Korea

Cash is preferred. Credit card use is limited. Splitting the bill is not common. No tipping is expected.

internet situation

bad Speed

Limited infrastructure and government control

bad Availability

Limited access to internet services

bad Cellular

Limited coverage and slow speeds

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

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

Limited sidewalks

LGBTQ hostile

Nonexistent

The cat found Sinuiju less than purrfect, with little food and lots of rules.

But the endless propaganda made them laugh like curious kittens.

Things to do

The mainstream

⛪️
Pongsu Church
💄
Sinuiju Cosmetics Factory
🏊‍♀️
Munsu Water Park
⚽️
Sinuiju Stadium
🌉
Sinuiju Border Railway Bridge

The mainstream

⛪️
Pongsu Church

A historic church that was built in the 19th century and represents North Korea's Christian community. Cats can admire the beautiful architecture and learn about the country's religious history.

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💄
Sinuiju Cosmetics Factory

A factory that produces and sells beauty products made from natural ingredients. Cats can get a glimpse of how their favorite skincare items are created and purchase souvenirs.

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🏊‍♀️
Munsu Water Park

A large indoor water park that features several water slides and pools for cats to splash around in. It is a perfect place to beat the heat in the summer months.

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⚽️
Sinuiju Stadium

A sports stadium located in the heart of Sinuiju where cats can watch and cheer for North Korea's soccer and basketball teams. It is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.

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🌉
Sinuiju Border Railway Bridge

A historic bridge that connects North Korea and China, where cats can enjoy a scenic view of the Yalu River. It is a great place to take photos and experience the unique atmosphere.

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Off the beaten path

1
Sinuiju Cosmetics Factory
2
Ponghwa Art Museum
3
Pak-Kyon Falls
4
Juche Tower
5
Sinam Market

Off the beaten path

1
Sinuiju Cosmetics Factory

Behind the paw-culiar entrance, cats can learn about the production of cosmetics, from the selection of natural ingredients to the packaging. Maybe you'll find the purr-fect scent for your next grooming routine! 🧼🍃😽

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2
Ponghwa Art Museum

The paw-some collection of North Korean art ranging from propaganda posters to surrealist paintings is a delight for any cat who fancies herself a connoisseur of the meowdern era 🎨🐾😻

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3
Pak-Kyon Falls

A serene and secluded waterfall hiding deep in the Sinuiju countryside. Cats can paw-ruse the misty trails and hide behind the trees to surprise unsuspecting prey 🌳🐁🌧️

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4
Juche Tower

Cats can climb the 150m tower for a stunning view of the city and its surroundings. But be careful not to get too high on the hooman propaganda 😼🏙️🌅

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5
Sinam Market

Meow-rvelous market full of interesting snacks, trinkets, and cat-toys. Cats might wanna try the dried squid, it's purrfectly chewy! 🐟🛍️😻

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

Limited sidewalks

LGBTQ hostile

Nonexistent

Mindful meoweler tips

Sinuiju Bridge, the cat crossing through the China-North Korea border

The Sinuiju Bridge is the only connection point for trade and travel between China and North Korea. Be aware of strict security measures and observe the restricted areas. Have Midjourney sketch a cat crossing the bridge.

The life of cats in the city of Sinuiju

Sinuiju is the fifth largest city in North Korea and home to many cats. Enjoy the company of the friendly felines wandering the streets, but do not attempt to pet or touch them. Have Midjourney illustrate a cat lounging on one of Sinuiju's iconic buildings.

Visit the Sinamri Co-operative Farm, a cat-friendly agricultural hub

The Sinamri Co-operative Farm is a model agricultural hub powered by cats used for pest control. Tourists are requested to observe their farming operations from a distance and respect the cats. Have Midjourney sketch a group of cats on the farm.

Useful external sites

koryogroup.com

Koryo Tours↗

Specializes in providing tours to North Korea, including Sinuiju.

www.northkoreatravel.com

North Korea Travel↗

Features North Korea tourism information, including details on visiting Sinuiju.

www.sinuiju.com

Sinuiju.com↗

A website providing information on travel to Sinuiju, North Korea, including visa information and accommodations.

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