Thu 28th June
AM: Bus from office to Airport
PM: Flight JS152 Beijing – Pyongyang, 13:00 departure from PEK Beijing International Airport (Terminal 2). Arrival to Pyongyang 16:25. Meet guides who will accompany you during your stay, Arch of Triumph – similar to the French version (but bigger), Fountain Park, Mansudae Grand Monument - statue of DPRK President Kim Il Sung check in hotel.
OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang
Fri 29th June
AM: Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum(Korean War Museum) - hear and see the DPRK version of the conflict, War Victory Monuments - sculptures of notable events from the war, Mangyongdae Native House - birthplace of the DPRK founder Kim Il Sung, Mansudae Art Studio - Pyongyang’s centre of artistic excellence, Pyongyang Metro (extended ride) - the deepest in the world, take a ride with the locals
PM: USS Pueblo - tour the American espionage ship captured in the 1968, Juche Tower - 150m stone tower with lookout platform at the top and great panoramic views of the city, Monument to Party Foundation - commemorates the 50 years of Worker's Party rule, 3 Revolutions Exhibition
OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang
Sat 30th June
AM: Drive to Wonsan (4hrs) – major city on the east coast of Korea
PM: Wonsan docks and central square - the moored Mangyongbon-92 passenger ship to Japan is based here and the statue of the President overlooking the harbour shows the importance of this port to the DPRK, Songdowon Schoolchildren’s Camp - where Korean children (and also those from overseas sometimes) spend some weeks in summer, playing and learning, Buddhist Temple
OVERNIGHT: Tongmyong Hotel, Wonsan
Sun 1st July
AM: Drive to Hamhung (2.5hrs) A major industrial city on DPRK’s east coast which was closed to tourists from 1945 until 2010 when Koryo Tours became the first company to take people there, City park & Statue of President Kim Il Sung, ancient pavilion for for city views - set on a hillside on the edge of town this area affords views over the city centre and farmland outside of the metropolitan area
PM: Fertiliser Factory - A rare chance to see a bit of heavy industry, Home of King Ri Song Gye - one of the rulers of ancient Korea, Hungnam Vinalon Factory - newly renovated using DPRK’s new ‘CNC Technology’ this is where the ‘miracle fabric’ Vinalon is produced, Hamhung Grand Theatre- the iconic building of the city, dominating the central area and bordered by a pleasant lake and park. Drive to Majon beach area
OVERNIGHT: Majon Guesthouse, Hamhung
Mon 2nd July
AM: Tongbong Co-operative farm - visited several times by DPRK Leader Kim Jong Il this reasonably modern farm accepts tourists to see their ‘hall of fame’, Return to Wonsan
PM: Wonsan Agricultural University, Drive to local beach for relaxing and chance for swimming, beach barbeque, to lake sijung where sludge treatments are available
OVERNIGHT: Sijung Motel, Lake Sijung
Tue 3rd July
AM: Return to Pyongyang via Ulim waterfalls
PM: Schoolchildren’s Palace tour and performance, Korean Central Art Gallery, Paradise micro-brewery & bar
OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang
Wed 4th July
Plane option
AM: Pyongyang sightseeing tour (itinerary TBD) .
PM: Flight CA122 departure Pyongyang 05:20PM, arrival Beijing 06:20PM. End of Tour.
Train option (non-US citizens)
AM: Train from Pyongyang departs at 10:10AM
PM: Cross border at Sinuiju/Dandong
OVERNIGHT: On train
TOUR COST: $2,390
DPRK VISA FEE: $75 (to be paid at the pre-tour meeting)
PRE-TOUR MEETING: Wednesdat 27th June, 4PM, at our office in Beijing
EXPECTED WEATHER:
It will be very warm at this time with possible rain showers, around 25°C during the day. Raincoat/umbrella advised!
Room upgrades available – please ask for more information.
TOUR FEE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR FEE (all payments paid in cash) :