International Women's Day tour
Thu-Tue 4-9 Mar
From 818 Euro p/p
5 nights in the DPRK
Pyongyang Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Kaesong Sariwon Mt.Myohyang Pyongyang
Come to the DPRK and celebrate the International Women's Day on March 8. You will see how women are cherished in the DPRK and will have a chance to attend festivities on this occasion.
See the main attractions in Pyongyang and inspect Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) - the strip of land separating North and South Korea, where we will get a glimpse of South Korea. We will visit Kaesong - the ancient capital of Korea, where we will stay in the atmospheric Minsok Folk Hotel - a cosy traditional style hotel located in the old town. On the way back to the capital we will pass by Sariwon, where we will have a walk on Folk Custom Street and visit a cooperative farm. Finally, we will travel to Mt.Myohyang to enjoy its spring beauty! If you love skiing you can stay in Korea a bit longer to enjoy Masik Pass Ski Resort.
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Mar 4 (Thu): Pyongyang
DEPARTURES FROM BEIJING AND DANDONG
Departure from Beijing by Air Koryo flight JS 252 Beijing-Pyongyang at 14.05 from TERMINAL 2, Beijing Capital Airport. Arrival in Pyongyang at 17.00 local time
March 3: departure by domestic train to Dandong city at 17.27 local time from Beijing Main Railway Station. Overnight on the train. March 4: arrival in Dandong at 07.22 am. Departure by international train to Pyongyang at 10.00 am. Arrival in Pyongyang at 18.45 local time
Check-in at the Sosan Hotel *** - located near sport Pyongyang vilage, this hotel was recenly renovated and now it offers one of the best facilities in the capital
OVERNIGHT: Sosan Hotel ***
Mar 5 (Fri): Pyongyang Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Kaesong
Visit Panmunjom - a village where in 1953 Armistice Talks were held between the DPR Korea and the United Nation Command. Visit the blue tent-like building located exactly on the borderline between Koreas. You can walk around the conference room and hop from South to North Korea while you are in this building. This is one of the few places where you can take pictures of the DPRK military
Kaesong Ginseng Processing Factory
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
Enjoy walk in the historical center - from Southern Gate to Minsok Hotel
Dinner and overnight at the traditional Minsok Hotel
OVERNIGHT: Minsok Folk Hotel **
Mar 6 (Sat): Kaesong Sariwon Pyongyang
Migok Cooperative Farm - a great opportunity to visit a greenhouse to see how vegetables are grown using snails for environmental pest control and tour into one of the houses of the people working on the fields to experience farmer's life
Drive to Pyongyang
Mar 7 (Sun): Pyongyang
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
Walk on Ryomyong street - opened in April 2017 it is a new posh district of the capital featuring modern architecture
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'
Pyongyang Foreign Language Book Shop - the popular shop where you can buy propaganda posters, books and other souvenirs
Taedong Park - a great place a few minutes away from Kim Il Sung Square to enjoy a peaceful park and a walk along the Taedong river
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
Mansugyo Beer bar - a popular beer bar in Pyongyang where you can try all types of famous Taedonggang beer including black beer with chocolate and coffee flower
Mar 8 (Mon): Pyongyang Mt.Myohyang Pyongyang
Drive to Mt.Myohyang - the Mountain of Mysterious Fragrance, one of the five celebrated mountains of Korea. It is a sacred site as, according to legend, it was the home of King Tangun, forefather of the Korean people. In 2009 UNESCO designated Mount Myohyang a world biosphere reserve
International Friendship Exhibition - the world's biggest treasure-house. On display are gifts received by DPRK's leaders over the years. One building stores the presents given to President Kim Il Sung, while a smaller one holds those given to Leader Kim Jong Il
Pohyon temple - one of the five famous Buddhist temples of Korea, it was built nearly 1,000 years ago
Lunch at Shangrila Hotel
Drive back to Pyongyang - the capital city of North Korea
Special performance on the occasion of Women's Day (opera or concert, tickets payable on spot)
Farewell dinner at BBQ Duck Restaurant
Mar 9 (Tue):
March 9: 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 18.31.Overnight on the train.
March 10: arrival in Beijing Main Railway Station at 08.38 am.
train Dandong-Pyongyang-Dandong 818€
train Beijing-Pyongyang-Beijing 938€
flight Beijing-Pyongyang, train Pyongyang-Beijing 1118€
Return transport from Beijing or Dandong according to the chosen transport option above. Train: hard-sleeper class, train change in Dandong. Flight: Economy Class
Hotel accommodation (twin-shared room)
Three meals a day (including water and beer) in the DPRK
The DPRK visa fee
Transportation to/from your home to Dandong or Beijing
Your stopover expenses in Dandong or Beijing
Single room supplement (35 Euro per night)
Ticket fee for occasional events such as circus, the funfair, opera or Juche tower lift
Tips for Korean guides and driver (10-15 Euros per day in total)