Shanghai-pyongyang
7 night 8 day

shanghai pyongyang 7 night 8 day

Day 1

Shanghai – Pyongyang :JS158(22:30/01:20)fly 2 hours (DPRK time is 1 hour faster than Beijing time).have a rest in the hotel.

day 2

Pyongyang- Wonsan – Mt.Kumgang
-After breakfast drive to Wonsan after lunch drive along coastline of the East Sea of Korea to Mt.Kumgang.Enjoy scerey high mountain with beautiful sea together. Mt.Kumgang is world-wide known celebrated mountain. Cause the scenery is so beautiful and colorful like “Dimond” in Spring so it is called Kumgang (Means diamond ).
-Kuryongyon District-(climb mountain 3 hours )on of the leading sights of outer Kumgang, it has so much to offer like Kuryong Falls,one of the three famous waterfalls of Korea,cataracts,cascades and pools.touring this district is linked to Hoesang Pavilion, Tokki Rock, Kumgang Gate,Oknyu Pall and Falls, Pibong and Mubong Falls and Sangphal Pools in whch 8 fairies from the Heavens filed down to play.
Night stay in Kumgang Hotel.

Mt.Kumgang in dprk

Beautiful Mt.Kumgang 

Myogil Statue in Mt. Kumgang Carved in Koryo dynasty

Myogil Statue in Mt. Kumgang Carved in Koryo dynasty

day 3

Mt.Kumgang -Inner Kumgang
-After breakfast visit Inner Kumgang It is stretches out to the southwestern part of Mt.Kumgang. It represents the beauty of valleys of the mountain. It persents a feminine- like beauty of numerous waterfalls and sights harmonizing with deep folliage and grotesque rocky cliffs. the most beautiful is Manphok Valley.
-Then visit Phyohun Temple in the mountain – was built in 670
Myogil Statue– Carved in Koryo Dynasty it is known as 1 of the typical stone Buddhist image. 15m high and 9.4m wide.
-Podok Hermitage– it is at the Manphok Valley of Inner Kumgang was built in Koguryo dynasty. It has colourfully p;ainted with three- fold roof and wooden floor. The suspending figure at the cliff is hard to find the style.
Night stay in Kumgang Hotel

day 4

Mt.Kumgang – Pyongyang
After breakfast visit:
-Langoon Samil District -Known as one of the 8 Scenic Wonders of East Korea, it presents a peculiar lake view.its name from a legend that once a king came here for a day rest but stayed for three days, enthralled by its beauty.(Samil means 3 days).
-Then drive to Chonsam Cooperative Farm visit local farmers house, Shop and Kindergarten to get to know local farmers live in DPRK. (1 hour.)After lunch drive back to Pyongyang.
Night Stay in Pyongyang.

Lagoon Samil District in north korea

Langoon Samil District

Cooperation farm in dprk

Cooperation Farm

view from top of Juche tower

View From the Top of Juche Tower

day 5

Pyongyang- Nampo – Pyongyang
After breakfast drive to Nampho(1 hour)
-West Sea Barrage-(40 minutes) it can prevent seawater intrusion and store billions of cubic meters of fresh water for 10 million hectares of land. It was used 5 years to finished it (1986).
-Chongsan Cooperation farm -(1 hour)Get to know life of North Korean farmers.Here you could visit local farmers family house.Drive back to Pyongyang have lunch.
-Mangyongdae Native House-(30 minutes) 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.
-Moran Hill -(40 minutes) (we visit Chilsong Gate and Uimil Pavilion)it has been called as the “garden of the capital ”there are many historical remains creat a charming atmosphere here.
-Pyongyang Metro(30 minutes) – 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.
-Arch of Triumph-(20mintues)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.”
Night Stay in Pyongyang.

day 6

Mount Myohyang – Pyongyang (2.5 hours bus driving)
-International Friendship Exhibition Hall (1.5 hours)- Huge complex consisting gifts from all over the world give to Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il. The balcony of the exhibition hall to view the breathtaking scenery of Myohang Mountain with ginsen tea or coffee (cost: $4)
-Pohyon Temple -(30 minutes). The temple dates from 11th Century and founding of the Koryo Dynasty. 1 of the few remaining Buddhist temples in North Korea.
-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.
-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-(Above 2 spots we might visit it from further place. Recently cause government rules tourists could visit these 2 places from further place).
Night stay in Pyongyang

Pyongyang City

Pyongyang City

DMZ 38 line in dprk

DMZ – 38 Demarcation Line

day 7

Pyongyang – Kaesong- Pyongyang
Bus to traditional old Kaesong city (2.5 hours driving from Pyongyang )
-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.
-Koryo History Museum-(40 mintues)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.
-Chinese Voluntary Army Mausoleum.
-After lunch drive back to Pyongyang visit Pyongyang Student Palace or a school to watch students talent show (option to bring small gift to the students.)(1 hour).
Night Stay in Pyongyang.

day 8

Pyongyang- ShangHai
After lunch visit:
-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)
-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.
-Kim Il Sung Squre -Where politicalevents,meetings and parades always held here.
-Juche Tower– (50 minutes) symbolize the Juche Idea created by the President Kim Il Sung in April Juche 71(1982).It is 170m high. Here you could have chance to visit beautiful view of Taetong River.
-visit local Foreign Friendship Shop.
Then drive to the airport fly from Pyongyang – Shanghai. Finish the unforgettable trip of North Korea.
Pyongyang- Shanghai : JS157(19:40/21:00

Juche tower in pyongyang
Juche tower in Pyongyang north korea

Juche Tower in Pyongyang

Flight From Shanghai - Pyongyang & Return
Price Cost: 1250EURO P/P

Included

  • Transportation in North Korea
  • Flight from Shanghai – Pyongyang and return.
  • Best hotel in North Korea(DPRK).
  • Food in North Korea(DPRK).
  • Admission Fees in North Korea(DPRK).
  • 6 North Korean Propaganda Post Cards sending from Pyongyang.
  • English Speaking Tour Guide in North Korea (DPRK)(If you nee other language speaking guide please inform us in advance.)
  • Free pick up at Pyongyang Train Station & Airport.

Not Included

  • 50 Euro Traveling North Korea visa fee
  • Drinks
  • Souviners
  • Tip
  • Flight/Train to Departure City
  • Hotel in Departure City
  • Single Room Supplement Fee(40EURO per night)(If you do not mind to share the room with other tourists you can avoid single room supplement fee)
  • Kaesong Ginseng Soup 35EURO share with 3 person. Each person cost around: 10EURO P/P
  • Arirang Festival Show Ticket: 100EURO P/P
  • Special class hotel update extra cost: 25EURO Per Night