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North Korea

North Korea travel guide

Probably the planet's most secretive, little-visited country, North Korea is a destination unlike any other

For intrepid travellers, North Korea’s passport stamp is one of the most highly prized. This secretive country can only be visited as part of an expensive package, strictly on the government’s terms, but for those who make it in it’s a fascinating place. Discover a world where the internet and mobile phones are unknown, and where total obedience to the state is unquestioned. In addition to a visit to the capital, Pyongyang, and the Demilitarised Zone at Panmunjom, head to the north for pristine mountain scenery and the lovely resort of Kumgangsan.

Wanderlust recommends

  1. Visit Mount Paekdu, an extinct volcano containing an ink-blue lake in its crater
  2. See the Arirang Mass Games – 3 months of very formal, elegant, huge-scale displays
  3. Pay your respects at Kim II Sung’s mausoleum
  4. Be scared at Panmunjeom – the epicentre of the demilitarised zone, guarded by some very hard-looking, no-nonsense troops

Wanderlust tips

Don’t take too many photographs. You can only take photos with your guide’s permission. Taking photos of soldiers, checkpoints, poverty and close-ups of people without their consent will cause serious problems. Pay particular attention if you are taking pictures of Kim Il Sung sculptures (never photograph just the feet, for example). The Korean public is obliged to report all photography. Don’t leave your hotel without your guide’s permission. A stroll through the city is possible but only with a guide. There are no internet cafes in North Korea. Make the most of it and enjoy life as it once was before the days of Google and Facebook. Leave your mobile phone and laptop at home. 

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