DEPARTURES FROM BEIJING, DANDONG and VLADIVOSTOK

BY FLIGHT FROM VLADIVOSTOK:
Departure from Vladivostok by Air Koryo flight JS 272 at 13:30. Arrival in Pyongyang at 14:10 local time

BY TRAIN FROM BEIJING:
March 6: departure by domestic train to Dandong city at 17:26 local time from Beijing Main Railway Station. Overnight on the train. March 7: arrival in Dandong at 07:35 am. Departure by international train to Pyongyang at 10:00 am. Arrival in Pyongyang at 18:45 local time

BY TRAIN FROM DANDONG:
Departure by international train to Pyongyang at 10:00 am. Arrival in Pyongyang at 18:45 local time

• Tourists arriving by flight from Vladivostok at 14:10: Transfer to Pyongyang - the capital city of North Korea - lunch, walking tour on Ryomyong street - opened in April 2017 it is a posh district of the capital featuring modern architecture.

• Liberation monument - erected to honor the Red Army in 1946, represents a stele surmounted by a five-pointed red star
• Arrival of other tourists by train at 18:45
• Pyongyang Metro - one of the deepest subways in the world, it was designed to serve as a bomb shelter in case of war. The stations' interiors are stunning with superb lighting and mosaics. This is a great chance to interact with local people and explore several subway stations
• Arch of Triumph - built in 1982 to commemorate President Kim Il Sung’s role in resisting Japanese rule, it is the second tallest triumphal arch in the world. Each of its 25,500 blocks of finely-dressed white granite represents a day of his life up to that point
• Dinner

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

• Breakfast
• Mansudae Fountain Park - composed of many beautifully designed in shape of dancing women fountains, this park is a place to enjoy jets of water reaching up to 80 meters
• Mansudae Grand Monument - the huge bronze statues of the leaders standing in the center of the composition with two monuments titled "Anti-Japanese Revolutionary Struggle" and "Socialist Construction" on both sides. It was renovated in April 2012 following the passing away of the leader Kim Jong Il and a new statue of Kim Jong Il was added next to Kim Il Sung's
• Chollima Monument - named after a mythical winged horse (Chollima in Korean literally means "thousand-mile horse"). In the period of reconstruction following the Korean War Cholima was the symbol inspiring workers to rebuild their nation at ‘Chollima Speed’
• Moranbong Park - a recreation area where locals have picnics and sing songs during weekends. It is a unique opportunity to socialize with local people
• Kim Il Sung Square - Pyongyang’s central square where Korea’s massive military parades normally take place. Opened in August Juche 43 (1954) it is the 30th largest square in the world
• Pyongyang Foreign Language Book Shop - the popular shop where you can buy propaganda posters, books and other souvenirs
• Kyongsang Kindergarten - great chance to see Korean children and enjoy music and dance performance prepared by young talents
• Lunch
• Pyongyang Embroidery Institute - this is where most Korean embroideries are made. It is named after Kim Jong Suk, mother of the leader Kim Jong Il. It is a great opportunity to buy hand made embroidery at very reasonable price
• Monument to Workers' Party of Korea - opened in Juche 84 (1995) the monument depicts the hammer, sickle and brush seized by a worker, a farmer and an intellectual. The round belt means the single-hearted unity of the leader, party and people
• Juche Tower - at 150 m it is the highest stone monument in the world. Take elevator to the top of the tower to enjoy the magnificent view of Pyongyang (optional, 10 Euro p/p)
• Special performance on the occasion of Women’s Day (opera or concert or circus, tickets payable on spot)
• Kwangbok Supermarket - located at one of the biggest city's street, it is the only place in Pyongyang where visitors can shop in local currency Won and exchange money according to the market exchange rate
• Dinner

• Breakfast
• Drive to Kaesong - capital of Korea up to the 15th century. Kaesong is the only city in Korea which has preserved its original historical make up as it hasn't been destroyed during the Korean war. It is a home for 12 historic sites from the UNESCO World Heritage List. Kaesong is considered to be home of Koryo insam (ginseng) don't miss the opportunity to buy some of the best insam in the Far East
• Janamsan Park - located on a hill overlooking the city it is a great place to enjoy the beautiful panorama of the old Kaesong
• Nam gate - remains of the former Kaesong Fortress, built between 1391 and 1393. National Treasure No. 119, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In the pavilion above the gate hangs a bell from the Yeonbok Buddhist temple, cast in 1346, one of the three famous bells of Korea
• Walk in the old streets of Kaesong from Nam Gate to Minsok Hotel
• Lunch
• Sonjuk Bridge - a small stone bridge dating back to 1216, UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Drive to Tomb of King Kongmin - UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the original mausoleum of the 31st king of the Koryo Dynasty - King Kongmin and his Queen dated back to 14th century
• Sungkyunkwan University - the oldest Confucian University established in 10th century. Since 1987 here is Kaesong Koryo Museum (UNESCO) exhibiting one of the largest wooden buildings to still exist in the DPRK. The stamp shop here is an excellent place to buy stamps and souvenirs
• Drive back to Pyongyang
• Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum - unveiled in 2013 by the leader Kim Jong Un after massive renovation. This museum explains the origins of the Korean War (1950-53) between South and North. Here you will see the only US ship captured by a foreign country - the spy ship USS Pueblo, as well as American weapons and shot down planes. The museum features amazing displays and excellent dioramas
• Hwason Beer Bar - the newest beer bar in Pyongyang. It is located on Hwasong Street, which was opened in 2023, in one of the new modern districts of the capital. Here you can try local beers of various kinds, including coffee and chocolate flavors.
• Farewell dinner at BBQ Duck Restaurant

BY FLIGHT TO VLADIVOSTOK:
Departure by Air Koryo flight JS 271 at 09:00 am from Pyongyang Sunan Airport. Arrival in Vladivostok at 11:30 am local time

BY TRAIN TO BEIJING:
March 10: departure by international train to Dandong at 10:25 am local time from Pyongyang Railway Station. Arrival in Dandong at 16:23 local time. Departure by domestic train to Beijing at 18:18. Overnight on the train. March 11: arrival in Beijing Main Railway Station at 08:40 am.

BY TRAIN TO DANDONG:
Departure by international train to Dandong at 10:25 am local time from Pyongyang Railway Station. Arrival in Dandong at 16:23 local time.