"The capital of North Korea" Top 5 Page for this destination P'yongyang by Carino

P'yongyang Travel Guide: 177 reviews and 521 photos

P'yongyang from the hotel room - P'yongyang

Skyline

From the 39th floor the Skyline of Pyongyang looks just like every other capital in the world. But with a closer look you will miss cars, you will see unpaved roads, no lights at night and no advertising on the buildings.

Propaganda

Kim Il Sung

You will see a lot of sculptures like this and other monuments in the city. Juche, Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il are just everywhere in the city.

Another Pyongyang

Arch of Triumph

Yes, this is also Pyongyang. A touch of the west, well located next to a soccer stadium: The Arch of triumph.

Pros and Cons

Pros:A city with a lot of sights
Cons:Bad roads and a lot of propaganda
In a nutshell:Your entry point to North Korea

Last visit to P'yongyang: Feb 2006
Intro Written Feb 27, 2006
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Yanggakdo International Hotel, Pyongyang
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Comments (10)

missmarianne Apr 26, 2008 at 6:20 AM Report Abuse

north korea..? I find it odd to visit after all the news on tv..hmm.. you must be a lucky boy then.
Jim_Eliason Jan 12, 2008 at 10:02 PM Report Abuse

cool page! your lucky to have had an opportunity to vist here.
juliewong Sep 2, 2007 at 5:29 AM Report Abuse

Incredible opportunity to see this country with your own eyes.
daarth Feb 28, 2007 at 11:56 PM Report Abuse

Amazing!
mikarov99 Jan 25, 2007 at 2:27 AM Report Abuse

Is very intersting, i hope one day visit North Korea, very nice pics
Malopolanin2006 Oct 14, 2006 at 5:34 AM Report Abuse

Hi, interesting tips about N. Korea. can you give me some advice what is the best way to get there to see the country from inside. rgds
triplehelix Sep 20, 2006 at 8:00 PM Report Abuse

i found a western company that does tours to dprk. i found it really odd but it seems like a great itinerary they have planned. interesting page!
victorwkf Jun 30, 2006 at 3:19 AM Report Abuse

A good account of life behind the iron curtain, thanks for sharing.
ChuckG Jun 27, 2006 at 10:36 PM Report Abuse

Very nice pics !
calcaf38 Mar 31, 2006 at 3:44 AM Report Abuse

Adi, that's so interesting! I really enjoyed your P'yongyang page. I'm glad you went there - and came back! It makes the grayest Chinese cities look gaudy.