Tues 10th April
AM: Bus from office to Airport
PM: Departure with Air Koryo flight JS152 Beijing – Pyongyang from PEK, Terminal 2 at 13:00 , arrive in Pyongyang at 16:25.
Meet guides who will accompany you during your stay, Arch of Triumph –similar to the French version (but bigger), MASS GAMES
OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang
Wed 11th April
AM: Mangyongdae Native House (birthplace of Kim Il Sung), Pyongyang Metro (extended ride on the world’s deepest underground system), Juche Tower (panoramic views of Pyongyang from 150m up), Monument to Party Foundation - commemorates the 50 years of Workers' Party rule
PM: Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum (Korean War Museum), Pyongyang Golden Lane (ten pin bowling alley, great for mixing with the citizenry), Foreign Languages Bookshop, Walking in the city centre. Drive to Kaesong (2,5 hours)
OVERNIGHT: Minsok Hotel, Kaesong
Thurs 12th April
AM: Panmunjom/DMZ (the demarcation line between North and South Korea), Koryo Museum (relics of the ancient city), Local park and pavilions, Tomb of King Kongmin (dynastic king of Korea)
PM: Concrete Wall (observation post deep in the DMZ where you can view South Korean positions and see the anti-tank barrier which stretches across the peninsular), Return to Pyongyang, Kaeson Youth funfair (best evening entertainment in the city!)
OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang
Fri 13th April
AM: Museum of Metro Construction (enormous museum showing the efforts to build the underground, contains amazing panoramas and much more)
PM: Mansudae Art Studio (where posters, statues, and propaganda are produced) , USS Pueblo (American spy ship captured in 1968), Drive to Nampo (major port city on the West coast of the DPRK), to Hot Spa Resort
OVERNIGHT: Ryanggang Hot Spa Resort, Nampo
Sat 14th April
AM:West Sea Barrage (8km long land reclamation project), Chollima Steelworks, Tae’an Heavy Machine Tool Factory, Tae’an Glass Factory
PM: Nampo Taekwondo School, Chonsam-ri co-operative farm, Return to Pyongyang, Taedonggang Number 3 bar & brewery
OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang
Sun 15th April
AM: DPRK HOLIDAY: 100th Birthday of President Kim Il Sung. Kumsusan Memorial Palace (Mausoleum of Kim Il Sung), Revolutionary Martyrs’ Cemetery, Kim Il Sung Square
PM: Mansudae Grand Monument (Giant Statue of President Kim Il Sung), Fountain Park, Moranbong Park (to mingle with the locals on this most-important of national holidays), Kimilsungia Festival
(exhibition of flowers named after the late leader), Evening events including a Mass Dance expected to mark the occasion
OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang
Mon 16th April
AM: Drive to Mt. Myohyang, International Friendship Exhibition (subterranean halls of gifts from around the world to the DPRK’s leaders), Pohyon Buddhist Temple (ancient temple in the mountains)
PM: Brief hike in the mountains (not-too-strenuous walk in this popular picnic and day-tripping spot with the locals), Return to Pyongyang via Ryongmun Caves (underground grottoes), Paradise micro-brewery
(try the local brew)
OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang
Tues 17th April
AM: 09:00 flight from Pyongyang to Beijing. End of tour.
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TOUR COST: $2,540
DPRK VISA FEE: $75 (to be paid at the pre-tour meeting)
PRE-TOUR MEETING: Monday 9th April, 4PM, at our office in Beijing
EXPECTED WEATHER: It will be cold in the morning and evening but warmer during the day, around 15°C so bring layers.
Room upgrades available – please ask for more information.
TOUR FEE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR FEE (all payments paid in cash) :