North Korea Tours – North Korea is known as “Travel to the most mysterious country in the world”. Unlike other countries, where all information for the trip can be searched on the Internet or introduced from their own country but North Korea is completely different from the rest of the world. If you want to Know  about North Korea, the only way is to buy a North Korea tour and experience it yourself.

General information  of North Korea Tours

North Korea is full name of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea ( DPKR) . Located on East Asia, in the North of Korea Penisula. DPKR has south border with South Korea which was a single country with national name “ Korea” until 1945. The northern border is mostly with China along the Yalu & Tumen River.North Korea & Russia share a border of 18.9 km along the Tumen river in the northeast of DPKR .

Norh Korea & South Korea are still technically at war after the ceasefire agreement on July 27,1953.

North Korea is the most mysterious country in the world and also the country with the highest national pride. With many years of embargo, this country has become a country with a lot to experiences and explore. Currently, North Korea has opened its doors to the first visitors to this mysterious country.

Climate of North Korea

North Korea’s weather has continental Climate with four seasons with freezing, sunny winters and hot, rainy summers However, this is a temperate country so the seasons reveal differences..
The country is affected by the monsoon circulation: during winter, the cold northwest wind of Siberian origin prevails, while in summer, it is replaced by southern currents of tropical origin.
This explains the precipitation regime of North Korea, which, for example, is opposite to that of the Mediterranean: the driest months are those of winter, while the highest amount of rainfall is recorded in July and August. The rains brought by the summer monsoon can sometimes be very abundant and cause flooding (as happened, for example, in August 2007 or in July 2012).
In summer and early autumn, the country can be reached by typhoons.
Generally, North Korea is a sunny country. There are many sunny days even in winter, while in summer, the sunshine hours decrease a bit because the monsoon brings some periods of bad weather.

Best Tourism destinations  shoul be visited on North Korea Tours

North Korea Tours visit Kim Il Sung Square

Located in the heart of the capital of North Korea, this is the most important square in the DPRK and the one that appears in the media when military parades, mass rallies and demonstrations take place.

 North Korea Tours visit Workers’ Party Foundation Monument

This monument has a height of no less than 50 meters and Mass Dances tend to be held here on major national holidays in North Korea.

North Korea Tours visit Juche Tower

a symbol of the ideology around which the North Korean regime revolves. This tower stands at no less than 170 metres.

North Korea Tours visit The Grand People’s Study House

 one of the most important educational facilities in the DPRK, it has breath taking views of Kim Il Sung Square.

North Korea Tours visit Chollima Statue

Located on Mansu Hill, this statue represents, based on the legend of this winged horse, the spirits of constant innovation and advancement which were especially emphasised upon in the re-construction of Pyongyang after the aftermath of the Korean War (1950-3).

North Korea Tours visit  Revolutionary Martyrs’ Cemetery 

dedicated to national heroes in the DPRK who fought for the liberation of Korea, this place has views of the capital of North Korea from a distance given its location

North Korea Tours visit Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum

 with extremely vivid illustrations, weapons used during the Korean Civil War (1950-3) and scene reconstructions, it explains the DPRK’s version of how the nation was liberated and how the US were defeated.

North Korea Tours visit USS Pueblo

 US navy ship that has been in North Korea since 1968. US sailors boarding this ship where released back home after 11 months on North Korean soil.

North Korea Tours visit Mangyongdae Native House

Kim Il Sung’s birthplace. This rural house shows how Kim Il Sung spent his childhood years with family members and has photos of this period of his life.

North Korea Tours visit Children’s Palace

extremely talented children practice singing, dance, and play a wide variety of instruments here. Seeing them perform, whether rehearsing or in a show, at such young age is truly impressive.

North Korea Tours visit Kimilsungia-Kimjungilia Flower Exhibition Centre  

Two floors of the flowers named after the Kim Il Sung and his son Kim Jong Il combined with some other rare flowers. Many visitors and the national media covering the event to be seen.

North Korea Tours visit Arch of Triumph 

not as old, but bigger than its Parisian counterpart. It commemorates Kim Il Sung’s return to Korea after 20 years abroad fighting the Japanese.

North Korea Tours visit Pyongyang Folklore Park 

Opened to the public in 2012, this huge amusement park has replica tombs, pagodas, homes and mausoleums of different periods of Korea (dating back to pre-civilisation) as well as mini versions of todays most important monuments and buildings in the DPRK. It is popular amongst families and newly married couples. The park has now been knocked down.

North Korea Tours visit DMZ (Panmunjom) 

Dividing Korea into a Northern communist and Southern capitalist, this, the most heavily armed borderline on Earth, is one of the last living remains of the Cold War. A highlight not to be missed if going on any North Korea tours

North Korea Tours visit Kaesong 

Capital of Koryo (918-1392), the first unified state of the Korean peninsula. Located 10 km from the DMZ. The city hosts a 1000 year old Confucian university now turned into the Koryo Museum. Kaesong is home to 12 UNESCO World Heritage sites.

North Korea Tours visit Concrete Wall 

27 km east of Kaesong city, a Colonel from the North Korean Army waits for us to show us where South Korea have allegedly built a concrete wall that crosses the entire of the Korean peninsula. You can see South Korean military bases on the other side of the DMZ from here.

North Korea Tours visit Nampo

Port city located on the west coast of the DPRK. See a description of the main sites there are to see in this North Korean city.

North Korea Tours visit Pyongsong 

Capital of South Pyongan province, it is just north of Pyongyang. Known as being a satellite of Pyongyang, this city also has several scientific institutions and a revolutionary site where Kim Il Sung University was moved to during the Korean War

What Currencies  should be prepare when you join North Korea Tours

Euro or Chinese Yuan (RMB) are the best currencies, personally we recommend RMB as it is much easier to get change for. In some areas USD are preferred, especially on the East Coast, but we will advise you before the tour if USD will be useful. Prices are usually set in euros and RMB. Credit cards (including American Express), PayPal, Alipay, etc are not accepted in the DPRK, nor are their ATM’s available so it’s best to bring more than you’ll need just in case. Further, getting change can sometimes be difficult so we recommend bringing small denominations. If you are exchanging money before your trip in your home country – request small denominations

Can take Cellphone, Camera, Laptop when travelling to North Korea ?

These devices are completely fine to bring into the DPRK. As a tourist you are unable to purchase a local simcard but you are able to make international phone calls or send emails out from certain hotels around the country. Satellite phones are illegal to bring inside North Korea.

Can take photo & videos when do North Korea Tours ?

Of course you can! For the most part, you are only unable to take pictures of military zones (aside from the D.M.Z), check points, or close up of soldiers.

It’s also suggested and courteous, to ask locals if you can take their picture. Other than these, or whatever else your guides deem unsuitable, snap away! Another thing to be aware of is that we usually will not go back to the hotel during the day, if you plan to use your camera a lot you may want to bring your charger with you

Why do you choose Vietworld Travel for Norh Korea Tours

We have 10 years experience of operating North Korea Tours for international tourists.. All tours have been meticulously researched & perfected over time. We have good relation with Our in country partners & contacts guarantee us unparalleled access to several places way off the beaten track. All group tours are led by both a local and Tour leader.