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Kim Il Sung Birthday Tour

Pyongyang- Kaesong-Panmunjom- Mt. Myohyang

day 1
13th of April

​Dandong- Pyongyang
Meet the group and the guide at Dandong Train Station 8:20a.m.Train No.95 10:00- 18:00.(North Korean time 1 hour faster than China time) On the train you will enjoy Korean culture countryside scenery which is far more interesting than fly. (lunch on the train package food)​
OR Shenyang - Pyongyang JS156  13:55/15:55.
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  • Mansudae Fountain Park a serene meeting spot for students and kids and an often used backdrop for wedding photos in Pyongyang.
  • Mansudae Grand Monument (Bronze statue of President Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il ) here you can put flowers to the statue (around 3 euro 1 bunch Option )
  • Chollima Statue-Shows the heroic mettle and indomitable spirit of Korean people who made continued innovation and uninterrupted advance in the spirit of Chollima - a legendary horse running 400km a day.
Night stay in Pyongyang. 

day 2
​14th of April

​​Pyongyang - Kaesong:
Bus to traditional old Kaesong city (2.5 hours driving from Pyongyang )
  • On the way to Kaesong stop at the Arch of Reunification take some pictures.The plan of establishing the Democratic Federal Republic of Koryo and the 10- Point progam of the Great Unity of the Whole Great Unity of the Whole Nation.
  • Panmunjom-Meeting hall where Armistice Talks were held and Armistice Agreement was signed here. in 1953.7.27.
  • Monument of Autograph-The handwriting of Kim Il Sung who examined the document related to national reunification and signed on it on his previous day of passing away.
  • DMZ also called 3.8 line  the demarcation line between North and South Korea. Here you will have DPRK soldier as a guide to introduce this area and explain the history to you.
  • Lunch Traditional kaesong food with bronze container.
  • Afterwards, visit the original Sonjuk Bridge,a UNESCO site.
  • Koryo History Museum-was the supreme education organ in the Koryo Dynasty. Now display a lot of precious Korean ancient antiques. Let you know more about Koryo history. Here you can have chance to shop North Korean propaganda post cards and posters Drive to Pyongyang
  • Mangyongdae Native House- The birthplace of Kim Il Sung. The place young Kim Il Sung looked after rich people's cemetery in the old days.Here the scenery  is very beautiful and peaceful.
  • Pyongyang Metro - Take a ride with local people for a while.here you will go through the tunnel with local people and wait for the subway with local people together it is very worth to visit.
  • Traditional Korean Meal
Night stay in Pyongyang. 
Picture
celebration in Pyongyang

day 3
​15th of April

 ​​Pyongyang city tour:
We visit local celebration activities.
  • Visit Kim Il Sung Flower Show - Every The Sun Day Festival will have Kim Il Sung Flower Show. This flower is gift to Kim Il Sung from Indonesia blooming twice a year. Every blooming flower will last for 1- 2 month.
l Grand People Study House- it is country library,Free English and Chinese classes always open here. Citizen above 17 years old can borrow books here for free .From the top of the building you could have great view of Pyongyang
l Mansudae Art Studio- here you could see the great art work of DPRK here you could also buy North Korean painting.
  • Victorious War Museum (it shows the achievements of President Kim Il Sung how organized and lead the Korean War to victory and displays the materials related to mass heroism of the Korean people's Army and people.)Here you can have a chance to visit USS PUEBLO, - It was an armed spy ship of the US.
  • ChangQuan Cooperation farm - Get to know life of North Korean farmers.Here you could visit local kindergarden. and meet local farmer and visit local farmers family house.
  • Moran Hill - it has been called as the “garden of the capital ”there are many historical remains creat a charming atmosphere here.
  • Biggest department store in Pyongyang- here you can change local currency and shop with local people together it is an interesting place to visit.
  • Dinner on Taetong River Cruise drink and see the performance while the cruise running on Taetong River you could enjoy meal and night of Pyongyang together.
  • Special arrangement roam around Pyongyang street.
Every year for the Sun Festival (birthday of Kim Il Sun ) the government will have special activities like “thousands of citizen dancing in traditional dress and April Art Festival or Firwork ” we will mange as much as we can all according to the the situation in Pyongyang on this day.
Night Stay in Pyongyang. 
Picture
DMZ Military Line

day 4
​16th of  April

​Mount Myohyang:
After breakfast we drive to  Mount Myohyang -(3 hours drive from
Pyongyang)one of the most beautiful areas in Korean Peninsula. Mt.
Myohyang is the place for a lot of leaders of DPRK for spending
Summer time and holiday here
l International Friendship Exhibition Hall (2 hours)-  Huge complex consisting of over 100,000 gifts from all over the world give to Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il. Here you might find the gift from your country.Then taken onto the balcony of the exhibition hall to view the breathtaking scenery of Myohang Mountain with ginseng tea or coffee (cost: $4)
l Pohyon Temple -(30 minutes). The temple dates from 11th Century and founding of the Koryo Dynasty. It is one of the few remaining Buddhist temples in North Korea.The scenery here is very beautiful and peaceful. the local guide will give you a tour of the site and introduce you the temple.After lunch we drive to Pyongyang visit After lunch we drive to Pyongyang visit
l China- Korean Friendship Tower (memory of heroic mettle of the Chinese Volunteers who fought in the Korea war(option flower 1 bunch cost: 20rmb =2-3euro)Then visit Juche Tower - a stone tower symbolizing the Juche idea built in Juche 71 (1982)
l Juche Tower-  symbolize the immoral Juche Idea created by the President Kim Il Sung in April Juche 71(1982).
l Monument to Party Founding-It is for convey down the proud history of the Workers’ Party of Korea composed of workers,farmers and intellectuals.hammer instead of worker, sickle instead of farmer, brush instead of intellectual. And the round belt means the single hearted unity of the leader Party and people.
l Pyongyang Student Palace or a school to watch students talent show (option to bring small gift to the students.)
Night stay in Pyongyang.

day 5
​17th of April

​​Pyongyang- Dandong 10:10a.m.
OR Pyongyang - Shenyang JS155  12:00/12:10
  • Kim Il Sung Squre -Where politicalevents,meetings and parades always held here.
  • Arch of Triumph-To memorize the triumphal return of President Kim Il sung, “1925” and “1945”symbolized the years when the Presidentembarked on revolution and liberated Korea, Carved in relief are the words of “Song of General Kim Il Sung.”
Then drive to the Pyongyang Train Station.Train Starts at 10:10
  1. m.Arrive in Dandong around 17:00p.m.(lunch on the train package
food). 

Train From Dandong - Pyongyang and Return Cost: 850USD P/P
Flight Shenyang - Pyongyang and Return Cost: 950USD P/P 
1 Way Flight 1 Way Train Cost: 930USD P/P 


ncluded
  • Transportation in Pyongyang
  • Flight from Shenyang- Pyongyang and return(if you start the tour from Shenyang)
  • Train from Dandong - Pyongyang and return (if you start the tour from Dandong)
  • Hotel in NK
  • Food in NK
  • Admission Fees in NK
  • DPRK traveling visa fee
  • 6 North Korean Propaganda Post Cards and postage sending from Pyongyang
  • English Speaking Tour Guide in NK (If you need other languange speaking guide please inform us in advance.)
Not Included
  • 50 Euro visa fee 
  • Drinks
  • Souviners
  • Tips (¥100 or Gift Items)
  • Flight/Train to Departure City
  • Hotel in Departure City 
  • Single Room Supplement Fee(45USD per night)(If you do not mind to share the room with other tourists you can avoid single room supplement fee)
  • Dandong Optional Tour
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