Sights of North Korea. Sights of North Korea (DPRK) Museums. Which ones are worth visiting?

North Korea is the most closed state in the world. There is not a single traffic light or ATM in this amazing country, tourists are not allowed to bring mobile phones into the country, and people sincerely believe that they live in the best and freest country in the world. Below are photographs collected between 2008 and 2012 by correspondent photographer David Guttenfelder.

Monument to the Three Charters of the Reunification of the Motherland. The arch was erected in August 2001 on Thongyir Avenue at the southern entrance to Pyongyang. It depicts a map of a unified Korea supported by two Korean women in national traditional dresses. Under the Reunification Arch lies the four-lane Reunification Highway, which connects Pyongyang to the Demilitarized Zone. At the base of the monument there are bas-reliefs depicting “people of good will” from different countries and peoples supporting the peaceful unification of Korea.

View of central Pyongyang, capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), April 12, 2011.
House designs in Kyiv are completely identical to those in Moscow and St. Petersburg. All standard residential buildings can be divided into several stages of construction: in the early 1950s the first “Stalin” buildings appeared, from 1957 to 1962 “Khrushchevka” (panel, block five-story buildings), then “Brezhnevki” (9 and 12-story buildings). Now we can see attempts to add individual features to standard houses (for example, improved layout and different number of floors).

The United States flag and weapons are displayed behind glass in a military museum.

The shadow of the 170-meter (pillar height - 150 meters, torch height - 20 meters) Juche Idea Monument (a monument in Pyongyang, built in 1982 in honor of the 70th anniversary of Kim Il Sung) is cast on the Taedong River, which originates in the Ranrim Mountains In the north of the country. It flows to the southwest and flows into the Korea Bay near the city of Nampo, flowing through the capital of the country - Pyongyang. At the foot of the monument there is a 30-meter bronze sculpture consisting of three figures - a peasant, a worker and a labor intellectual.

Monument to the Juche Ideas. Inside it there is an elevator with which you can go up to the observation deck.

A statue of Kim Il Sung (the founder of the North Korean state and its first ruler) greets guests of the Pyongyang Grand Theater, one of the main attractions of North Korea.

Multi-lane highway near Pyongyang.

A man rides a bicycle along the road while another plows a field near Kaesong (an inter-Korean industrial complex). Long-running food shortages in North Korea reached a critical point in 2011, aid workers say it was due to heavy rains and the coldest winter in 60 years, as well as rising food prices.

North Korean city on the shore of a small pond. Photo taken near the highway from Pyongyang to the southern city of Kaesong, April 17, 2011.

North Korean workers are restoring the roof of the Pohyon Temple at the foot of Mount Myohyang (150 kilometers northwest of Pyongyang).

People walk across the railway bridge over the river bed.

A village outside of Kaesong (a city in North Korea, located in Hwanghae Province in the south of the DPRK).

Road near the city of Kaesong.

A saleswoman behind a makeshift stand on the side of a road along a dam in Nampo, North Korea.

2011. A North Korean traffic police officer stands on a highway in central Pyongyang.

The city tram is packed with passengers.

A facility under construction in the center of Pyongyang (the very name of the capital in Korean means “broad land”, “cozy area”).

Students in the swimming pool at Kim Il Sung University.

A girl with flowers at the North Korean memorial cemetery, where men and women who died fighting the Japanese occupiers are buried.

The family poses for a photo in front of Kumsusan, the memorial palace that was formerly Kim Il Sung's official residence and, after his death in 1994, became the mausoleum where his embalmed body lies.

People stroll along the Taedong River, which is lined with North Korean landmarks such as the Juche Idea Monument and Kim Il Sung Square.

Children curiously study the photographer through the carriage window.

Stuffed animals of various animals used in biology lessons. Primary school in Chang Vang.

A portrait of Kim Il Sung hangs on the wall, illuminated by a grenade-shaped lamp. The photo was taken in the North Korean military museum, in a room equipped as an underground bunker, similar to those used during the war with the Japanese.

Children's choir performing on stage.

A girl works on a computer in the National Library, another North Korean landmark.

Students study assigned material on library computers. Photo taken at Kim Jong Il University.

A girl plays the piano at a primary school in Changwang.

North Korean soldiers in the foreground, police in the background.

Tram rails.

Kim Il Sung Square. North Korea, 2008.

There are very few cars (virtually none for private use).

Pyongyang, 2008.

People's Public Library, February 2008.

North Koreans bow before the Kim Il Sung monument on Mansu Hill. When photographing this monument, under no circumstances should you copy its pose by raising your right hand. You also cannot take photographs where the images will be cropped (for example, photograph only the face of the founder of the North Korean state).

Violin concert to celebrate the 99th birthday of the late leader Kim Il Sung. Pyongyang, April 15, 2011.

Central area of ​​Pyongyang, North Korea.

Farm land.

Portraits of Kim Il Sung can be found even in the fields.

Central District.

Traffic on the streets is always free. Yandex traffic shows 0 points.

Airport. Mobile phones and GPS navigators cannot be brought into North Korea (they must be left in a storage room).

Airfield and planes. Air Koryo Korean Airways is the state-owned national airline of North Korea.

Pyongyang Airport. The photo was taken from the side of the takeoff field.

Children's playground near a residential building.

Military parade on the birthday of the late Kim Jong Il, February 16, 2012.

Military formations in honor of Kim Jong Il.

There are no traffic lights in North Korea, so female traffic controllers monitor traffic.

Mausoleum of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il (Korean statesman, party and military leader, son of the “great” leader Kim Il Sung).

Portraits of North Korean rulers (father and son) in the lobby of the building.

University of Science and Technology.

Audience for learning English.

Central department store, October 2011. Blouse priced at 1,696 won (about 370 rubles). Since January 1, 2010, a ban has been introduced on the use of foreign currency in North Korea (the only country in the world where there are no tax levies on the population).
The won is the currency of North Korea. The currency of exchange is chon. 100 chon = 1 won.

Traffic policewoman at an intersection in winter.

Concert dedicated to the birthday of the late Kim Jong Il, February 16, 2012.
Residents of North Korea who ignored mourning events for the deceased leader of the country faced up to six months of labor camps.

On September 9, one of the most closed countries in the world – North Korea – celebrates Independence Day. We decided to compile a list of the main attractions of this country that tourists are allowed to see.

The tomb of the great leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il is a sacred place for North Korea. This is the main temple of the republic, where the divine sages who led the country along the path of prosperity and universal happiness rest. This attitude towards an ordinary mausoleum is not at all accidental: in North Korea, any religion is prohibited, and only rulers are allowed to worship. The ideology of the ruling elite has supplanted all other ideologies and religions, gaining a monopoly on worship, which it jealously guards. For a religious book found in a North Korean's house, you can go to hard labor or end up in a noose.

The Pyongyang metro is one of the deepest in the world. Some stations are located at a depth of about a hundred meters, which makes them an excellent shelter in case of bombing. It should be noted that the Pyongyang subway is very similar to the Soviet one: the walls are decorated with mosaics in the spirit of socialist realism, everything is decorated with bas-reliefs on labor and revolutionary themes.

The metro has only two lines, about 22 kilometers long. The names of the stations have no connection to the area and are taken from the events of the revolution. The price of travel on the Pyongyang metro is the lowest in the world - only 5 won (that's about one ruble). It is interesting that tourists are shown only two stations: “Yonggwan” and “Puhung”; not all foreigners were able to see the rest. Photographs of the stations show that the same passengers travel on the trains, the carriages are lightly loaded and have the same numbers.

The largest building in Pyongyang and the DPRK. This is the only hotel in the world that has more than a hundred floors (105 to be exact). In terms of roof height, it surpasses even the famous Dubai Tower, which maintains its superiority only thanks to its huge spire.

Hotel Rügen really makes a strong impression on tourists. The building is crowned by a huge cylindrical structure that can rotate, thereby changing the panorama in the windows of the rooms. The hotel has not yet been completed and is only partially open for tourists.

May Day Stadium

The largest and most spacious stadium in the world, which can simultaneously accommodate up to 150 thousand spectators. This grandiose structure was built in 1989, when the XIII Festival of Youth and Students was held in Pyongyang. Now the stadium is used exclusively for home matches of North Korean teams and for numerous public events.

Gigantomania has not spared the Pyongyang Library, which can accommodate up to 30 million books and was conceived as a center of universal education. It is not entirely clear what to put in this library, because foreign publications are allowed only with special permission, and you can only take the works of Kim Jong Il to read in this library. There is also a Juche research center where a guide will happily take you around and tell you about the achievements of the leaders.

We decided to talk about the main attractions of this city.

1. Monument to the Founding of the Party

The opening of this majestic monument was timed to coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of the DPRK. Unfortunately, the President of the Republic, Kim Il Sung, did not live to see this significant event for just over a year. Therefore, the monument was opened by his son, the Great Leader Kim Jong Il. The composition consists of three hands raising the tools of labor to the sky: the sickle is the strength of the peasantry, the hammer is the voice of the workers, the brush is freedom of expression for the intelligentsia. The purpose of this Korean masterpiece is to show that, despite global threats, all workers in the country are happy and fulfilled people.

At the beginning of the 2000s, the leadership of the Labor Party finally managed to overcome the crisis of the hungry nineties. It is worth noting that the military economy was greatly helped by the neighboring prosperous South Korea, but this monument was not erected as gratitude: every resident of North Korea cherishes the main patriotic dream - the unification of Korea into a single state. Two girls in traditional Korean clothes represent South and North Korea. They hold in their hands a globe on which Korea is a single country.

This high-rise monument is the real pride of the entire North Korean nation. It symbolizes the victory of a person inspired by the Juche ideas (in other words, confident in his own abilities) over circumstances and nature. Despite the very difficult situation with electricity in the country, the torch is lit every night and burns with a bright red flame.

Surprisingly, in this small city there was even a place for the National Film Studio. But due to lack of funding, films are rarely made. Therefore, now the film studio plays more of a museum role. Tourists can walk around houses furnished in different styles and feel the indescribable atmosphere of military life. In addition, here you can rent costumes or sit in a small cinema, however, the guide should be warned about this in advance.

5. Monument to Soviet soldiers

North Koreans remember the exploits of Soviet soldiers in the war for the liberation of Korea. The residents of Pyongyang decided to immortalize the memory of the fallen heroes in this marvelous monument. It is believed that it was created according to the drawings of Kim Il Sung himself, and was erected in August 1945 in Moranbong Park. The monument is strewn with flowers and wreaths all year round. The inscription at its base reads: “To the great Soviet people who defeated the Japanese imperialists and liberated the Korean people.”

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK, North Korea, Choson Minjujuui In "min Konghwaguk) is a state in East Asia, in the northern part of the Korean Peninsula. It borders with China and in a small area with Russia. The border with South Korea. Capital - Pyongyang. Other large cities: Hamhung, Chongjin, Kaesong, Nampo, Hichon.

Information

• Capital: Pyongyang
• Official language: Korean
• Territory: 122,762 km²
• Population: 24,451,000 people
• Form of government: republic
• Currency: DPRK won

Geography and nature

Most of the country (3/4 of the territory) is occupied by mountains. In the north are the North Korean mountains, the average height of which is 1500 m (Paektusan volcano is the highest point of the country, 2750 m) and plateaus (Kema, etc.), in the southeast are the East Korean mountains. Lowlands and rolling plains - mainly along the western coast. Large rivers: Amnokkan (Yalujiang), Tumangan (Tumynjiang), Tedongan.
The climate is temperate monsoon. Seasonal differences appear very sharply. In winter, the cold continental air that penetrates here brings dry, clear and cold weather; In summer, the weather is determined by the circulation of oceanic air masses, bringing abundant moisture.
The slopes and peaks of the mountains (up to 2000 m) are covered mainly with coniferous forests and larch; The upper mountain belts are occupied by subalpine and alpine meadows. The plains are mostly cultivated. In the mountain forests there are deer, antelope, mountain goats, there is a small population of tigers and leopards, and the Himalayan bear.

Korea is a country with an ancient, unique history and rich culture. Already in the Paleolithic, the Korean Peninsula was inhabited by humans. The age of the Paleolithic site discovered in the Komyn-meru cave (near Pyongyang) is determined to be 400–500 thousand years. At the beginning of the century e. There were 3 Korean states - Baekje, Silla and Koguryo.
Koreans call their country Joseon - “the land of morning freshness” - and believe that its history goes back 5 thousand years. In the 7th century AD e. a single state was formed. Several centers and dynasties changed; from 1392 to 1910, the country was ruled by the Li dynasty. Korea was the object of Japanese expansion many times back in the Middle Ages. In 1904–1905, during the Russo-Japanese War, Korea was occupied by Japan. Part of the population fled to Russia. In 1910, the last emperor taken to Japan handed over
Korea to the Japanese as a General Government. Until 1945, Korea remained officially part of Japan. The attack on Korea was carried out from the north by Soviet troops, and from the south by the Americans. The conditional dividing line was the 38th parallel. In December 1945, the Moscow meeting of the foreign ministers of the USSR, USA and Great Britain decided to establish a 5-year trusteeship over Korea. A joint commission of representatives of the Soviet and American command was supposed to develop specific proposals for transforming the country into a single democratic state and creating a central government with a composition that would suit the great powers. Due to disagreements, the commission was unable to develop proposals, and the Cold War began. In July 1948, the Republic of Korea was proclaimed in Seoul, and in September of the same year, the creation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea was announced in Pyongyang. The troops of the USSR and the USA were evacuated, but Korea remained a place of confrontation between powers. Each of the newly formed states wanted to unite the country and undertook armed provocations to achieve this. In June 1950, the UN Security Council, in the absence of a Soviet representative, adopted a resolution accusing the DPRK of aggression, and then also a resolution supporting South Korea. On behalf of the UN, the United States came out with armed support for South Korea. North Korea was officially assisted by communist China (at that time not a member of the UN), and the USSR provided assistance with the supply of weapons and military specialists. The Soviet military also took part in military operations, but this was officially denied. In 1950-1953, military operations proceeded with varying degrees of success; the United States widely used bombing of the rear areas of the DPRK. There is information that Stalin was considering the use of the atomic bomb, but after his death the military confrontation began to weaken and on June 27, 1953, an armistice agreement was concluded. A demilitarized zone 4 km wide was formed between North and South Korea along the 38th parallel.
Communists (the Labor Party), trained in the USSR, came to power in North Korea. In 1945–1948, nationalization of industry, communications and transport enterprises, banks, and land reform (i.e., confiscation and socialization of land) were carried out. With the help of the USSR and China, the construction of large industrial enterprises began. Kim Il Sung became the leader of the party and government. He proclaimed the construction of socialism based on the ideas of Juche (“originality”). After his death (1994), his son KIM Jong Il became the head of the party and state. The difficult economic situation is forcing North Korea to emerge from isolation and accept international assistance. The negotiation process with South Korea and contacts with the United States have begun with caution. The monetary unit is the North Korean won. National holidays - September 9 (DPRK Founding Day), April 15 (Kim Il Sung's Birthday), February 16 (Kim Jong Il's Birthday).

Population

Over 99% of the country's population is Korean. The official language is Korean. Believers: Buddhists, Confucians, Christians. Urban population 61%. Population density 186.4 people/km2.

Climate

The climate is moderate and relatively harsh. Seasonal differences appear very sharply. In winter, the cold continental air that penetrates here brings dry, clear and cold weather; In summer, the weather is determined by the circulation of oceanic air masses, bringing abundant moisture.

Relief

The northern and eastern parts of the country are rocky mountains covered with dense forests, unsuitable for agriculture and industrial development. Much of the country is still covered with dense forests, and in its depths lies untouched fossil wealth.

Administrative division

As of 2004, the country's territory was divided into 9 provinces, 2 directly subordinate cities and 3 special administrative regions. The capital is Pyongyang.
Major cities of the DPRK except Pyongyang:

• Sinuiju (286,000)
• Kaesong (352,000)
• Nampo (467,000)
• Chongjin (330,000)
• Wonsan (340,000)
• Sariwon (161,000)
• Songnim (159,000)
• Hamhung (581,000)
• Haeju (227,000)
• Kange (208,000)
• Hyesan (110,000)
• Gimchaek (198,000)

Kitchen

North Korean cuisine is based on ancient Korean culinary traditions. Of course, North Korean cuisine cannot be suspected of sophistication and luxury, but, nevertheless, despite its simplicity, it is very appetizing and tasty.
In addition, North Korean cuisine is healthier than, for example, American cuisine. In North Korea, the population is not obese, as, for example, in the United States, where 65% of Americans are overweight.
The main food product in North Korea is rice, from which dozens of dishes are made. Rice is usually eaten with various snacks (the most popular of which is kimchi, sauerkraut or pickled cabbage).
We recommend that tourists to the DPRK try various fish and seafood soups, buckwheat and potato noodles, potato cakes, Korean kebabs, chicken and seaweed stew, as well as hodukwja cookies.
Traditional non-alcoholic drinks in the DPRK are rice and barley broth, as well as decoctions and infusions of various herbs and spices (ginseng, cinnamon, ginger).
As for alcoholic drinks in the DPRK, ginseng vodka, rice wine, and soju rice liqueur are popular there.

Culture

The DPRK has a developed film industry that produces films in the spirit of “socialist realism with Korean characteristics.” Animated films are also produced. It is alleged that North Korean animators often carry out orders for European and American studios.

Religion

North Korea is a secular state, the majority of the population are atheists. The Constitution of the DPRK states that “citizens are guaranteed freedom of conscience.”
In the DPRK, the church is separated from the state. The new leadership of the country launched atheistic propaganda and a decisive fight against religion. The Moon Unification Church sect is very active. Currently, there are two Christian churches in the DPRK: one Catholic (does not recognize the authority of the Holy See) and one Orthodox. Nominally, the interests of Christians are represented by the Korean Christian Association, while Orthodox believers are united by the Orthodox Committee of the DPRK.

Flora

In the mountainous regions of the country, dense coniferous forests grow: spruce, pine, larch, cedar.

Fauna

Among the representatives of the country's fauna, leopard, tiger, deer, bear, and wolf stand out. Birds include crane, heron, eagle and snipe.

Tourism

The policy of isolationism pursued for a long time by the North Korean government has led to the fact that international tourism in the country is poorly developed. Foreign tourists in North Korea are most attracted to the country's natural attractions and "neo-Stalinist" atmosphere. There is an increase in the number of foreign tourists: for example, if in 2000 the country was visited by almost 130,000 tourists, then in 2012 this figure reached 250 thousand people, among whom the majority (240 thousand) were citizens of the PRC and about 5-6 thousand . - citizens of developed Western countries.
South Korean citizens must obtain special permission from the governments of the Republic of Korea and the DPRK to enter the country. At the beginning of the 21st century, the Kumgangsan Mountains region, located near the South Korean border, was approved as a special tourist zone where South Korean citizens do not require entry permission.
North Korea is a popular destination for Chinese tourists. This is due to the fact that entry into the country is significantly easier for Chinese citizens compared to citizens of other countries; in addition, North Korea has special casinos for foreigners (they are prohibited in China). Chinese tourists are also attracted by the cheapness of many goods in North Korea compared to China.
For Russian tourists, entry into the country is allowed only on the Vladivostok-Pyongyang flight of Air Koryo. However, in 2008, the Austrian traveler Helmut Uttenthaler managed to travel to the DPRK in a direct train between Moscow and Pyongyang. (ZC). In 2012, a new tourist destination opened for residents of the Russian Far East - the Rason economic zone.

North Korea now has several thousand historical, architectural and archaeological sites. Moreover, many of them date back to the socialist era. Whether they should be classified as historical and architectural monuments is a controversial issue. Therefore, we will highlight only ancient attractions in the DPRK. In our opinion, the top ten best attractions in North Korea may include the following:

• Ruins of Anhakku Palace in Pyongyang
• Tomb of King Tangan
• Anak Tomb
• Fortress gate at Mount Nam
• Wolyongsa Temple near Nampo
• Mausoleum of Queen Kongming in Kaesong
• Fort on Mount Xiangsan
• Yeongbok Temple in Kaesong
• Pohyeonsa Buddhist Temple
• Buddhist Temple Mahayon

Cities and resorts

The largest cities in North Korea are Chongjin, Hungnam, Chongjin, Hamhung, Sinuiju, Wonsan, Kaesong, and, of course, Pyongyang.
North Korea has several beach resorts, but foreign tourists are rare due to the political situation. Most often, residents of China come to the DPRK. In the south of North Korea, in the Kumgangsan Mountains, there is the Diamond Mountains tourist region, where many South Korean citizens have been visiting in recent years.

The most famous beach resort in North Korea is Wonsan, located in the northeast of the country.

There are many hot and mineral springs in the DPRK, so it is not surprising that balneological resorts have been developing in this country in recent years. Among them, Vekymkan, located near the Sea of ​​Japan, should be highlighted. In general, according to official information, there are 124 hot springs in the DPRK.

There are also balneological resorts with hot springs in the vicinity of Pyongyang itself (for example, Kumgang hot springs). In addition, there are thermal and mineral springs in the Kuwolsan rock massif and in the Kumgangsan Mountains.

Democratic People's Republic of Korea (video)

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North Korea is located in East Asia. The date of formation of the state is considered to be September 9, 1948, after the Republic of Korea was proclaimed. The head of the country is Chairman Kim Jong-un, who supports the ideological direction of Juche, which means “reliance on one’s own strength.”

North Korea is considered one of the most closed countries in the entire world. A regime of isolationism has been introduced in the state. Therefore, international tourism is extremely poorly developed. For tourists, free entry into the state is extremely limited. Tourist transportation is handled by Air Koryo, which provides air transfers in the direction Vladivostok-Pyongyang.

Since 2012, the flow of vacationers has doubled compared to 2000. But tourists need to be prepared for the fact that they won’t be able to see the country on their own. First of all, North Korea is interesting to tourists for its “neo-Stalinist” environment and beautiful natural attractions. There are balneological, beach and ski resorts.

It is the most attractive natural attraction in North Korea. It is located in the Hamgyong Pukdo area. The height of the mountain reaches 894 meters. The name means "mountain of seven treasures". Chilbosan is part of a mountain range and is divided into three ridges. Visiting the mountain is open to everyone. At the foot of the ridge and the coastal part, a huge amount of infrastructure for tourists has been built.

The construction of the bridge was completed in 1216. It is located in Kaesong. The bridge is made of stone and passes over a ten-meter long beautiful Roge stream, which flows in the Seongjuk quarter. Not far from the bridge there are two stone turtles that form a pavilion and are the guardians of the manuscripts of the Li Dynasty.

There is a legend that Confucius Chong Mong-ju was killed on the bridge, as a result of which the area near the bridge was overgrown with bamboo, as a symbol of the people’s devotion to the ruler.

Pakyeon Waterfall

This attraction is located near the city of Kaesong in the settlement of Pakyeon. The height of the waterfall reaches 37 meters. In the middle of the pond there is a large stone that can accommodate several people at once.

Near the waterfall there is a spacious area with a gazebo for admiring the beautiful scenery. Locals call this attraction “the white rainbow” and recommend visiting it during the rainy season. The area around the waterfall is lined with flowering trees and magnolia, which create a view of unsurpassed beauty all year round.

This tower is the largest building in the country. The hotel is located in Pyongyang and means " Willow Capital" The tower can easily claim seventh place among tall buildings in the world. The project was developed during the Cold War. 1987 marks the start of construction, which continues to this day. The height of the tower reaches 330 meters, on which there are 105 floors. The area near the hotel is equipped with a park area, flowering gardens are planted and there are several pavilions.

The massif is located in the southeast of the country among the Taebaek mountain range. The main point of the massif is Mount Kumgangsan, which reaches a height of 1638 meters. This mountain is one of the best and most enchanting places in North Korea due to its exceptional climate. On the Kumgang massif there is an entire tourist town that attracts tourists with its unique topography and Buddhist monasteries. Among the rocks there are a huge number of lakes into which small waterfalls flow.

In some sources, Mehyang is referred to as Myohansan. The mountain range is one of the main natural beauties of this corner of the country. It consists of several small ranges, the main points of which are Mount Piro, Pirabong and Nannimsan. Among them is the Yongpan mountain plain, which is a very fertile area. Dense forests and juniper grow on the slopes of the mountain range. This place belongs to the historical places of the DPRK and is very popular among tourists.

Mount Paektusan reaches a height of 2744 meters. In the local language it means "white-headed mountain". China and North Korea jointly created a biosphere reserve around the volcano. This place is famous for the Heavenly Lake, which is located in the very crater of the volcano.

The Singari River originates from this reservoir, which flows down the mountainside to the foot of the volcano. For local residents, the mountain is a sacred place. There are many legends about the volcano; its name is mentioned in the state anthem.

This 170-meter pillar is located near the Taedong River in the capital of North Korea. The composition is presented in the form of a tower with a stone and a flaming torch on the top of the mountain; the front side is decorated with relief magnolia flowers in the amount of 70 buds.

The opening of the monument took place in 1982 in honor of the 70th anniversary of Kim Il Sung. White granite was used as the main material for construction. Near the obelisk there are gazebos and a park; on the river there is an ensemble of fountains of various sizes.

Until 2012, the palace bore the name of the famous rulers of North Korea Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, but was renamed in honor of the 70th anniversary of Kim Jong Il. The monumental complex consists of a mausoleum and a memorial cemetery. The palace is located in the capital. For tourists, entry to the complex is possible only as part of an excursion group under the supervision of a guide. All visitors must comply with the dress code.

This burial complex dates back to the 14th century and was built on the burial site of Konmin. In 1352-1374 he was the ruler of Goryeo. The complex is included in the list of National Treasures of North Korea and UNESCO. The monument is located near the city of Kaesong. The two crypts in which Noguk and Gongmin are buried are located on top of a mound.

The base itself consists of granite blocks, which are decorated with carvings. There are stone statues of animals around the crypts. A long path leads to the funeral complex, near which there are three-meter sculptures of soldiers and rulers.

The construction of the building was completed in 1972 on Mount Mansu. The exhibition is presented with materials that tell about the main events of the revolutionary activities of rulers of different times. The facade of the museum is decorated with granite mosaics that depict Mount Paektu. There is a statue of Kim Il Sung near the museum.

This Maidan occupies the largest space in all of Pyongyang. The square was built entirely of granite in 1954. The construction plan was created during the Patriotic War of Liberation. The square hosts the largest rallies, parades and political events. From the square you can see the Juche Idea Monument located on the other side of the Taedong River.

This mountain is located in the center of the capital of North Korea. Means "Peony Peak" in local language. On one of the slopes of the mountain there is a monument to Russian fighters called “Hebanthab”. At the top of the mountain is the Eulmildae gazebo, which offers a beautiful view of the TV tower and the triumphal arch. At the foot of the mountain, residents often celebrate traditional events that take place in the city and have picnics. There are gazebos for relaxation throughout the area.

The village of Mangyongdae is located 12 kilometers from Pyongyang. This place is famous because it was here that Kim Il Sung was born and lived for his first eight years. There is a museum in the house where the famous Korean ruler lived.

The village itself is a place of pilgrimage. At the highest point in the village there is an observation platform with an gazebo, from which you can see all the beauties of Pyongyang by day and by night. In 1982, a cultural park was built in the village.

The museum was founded in 1945 in the capital of North Korea. The exhibition is located in nineteen halls. There are ancient relics, materials of primitive society and other archaeological finds here. In one of the pavilions there are models of historical monuments of Korea. A separate exhibition of tools from the Paleolithic and Bronze Ages has been created.

The exhibition is displayed in a museum building built in a holy place on Mount Myohyangsan. Gifts from foreign delegations to the rulers of North Korea are kept in the museum's chambers. Mention of the beginning of the museum’s work dates back to 1978. The exhibition complex has about 150 rooms, in which about 220,000 copies gifts.

This is a monument that was built as a pride of the Korean resistance of 1925-1945 against the Japanese invaders. The complex was located near Mount Moranbong in 1982, the opening was in honor of the 70th anniversary of Kim Il Sung.

The structure consists of 25500 blocks which are made of white granite. This is not a random number; the number of blocks corresponds to the number of days that Kim Il Sung lived.

The zoo was opened in 1959. The complex was built by order of Kim Il Sung. The zoo is located near Daesongsan Mountain in Pyongyang. This is a natural complex in which different species of animals live and rare trees and plants grow.