Mt. Paektu

Chairman Kim Jong Il’s Birthplace in the Paektusan Secret Camp

It stands at the foot of Jong Il Peak. Chairman Kim Jong Il, the great leader of the Korean people,…

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Lake Chon on Mt. Paektu

Located on the top of Mt. Paektu, it is the crater lake on the highest elevation in the world. From…

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Samjiyon

Samjiyon is a lake located over 4km north of the city of Samjiyon, Ryanggang Province. It was originally a river…

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Samjiyon Grand Monument

Built in the square with an area of 100 000 square metres on the shore of Lake Samji, it was…

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Samjiyon Schoolchildren’s Palace

Located in Samjiyon County Town of Ryanggang Province, the palace is an extracurricular centre for the students in the county.…

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Rimyongsu Falls

This waterfall is located in Rimyongsu-dong in the city of Samjiyon, Ryanggang Province. On average, it is 6m long and…

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Taehongdan Revolutionary Battle Site

It is a historic place where President Kim Il Sung commanded the Taehongdan Battle to a brilliant victory during the…

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Monument to the Victorious Battle in Pochonbo

It stands on Kwoegungjong Hill in the central part of Hyesan. The monument is 38.7 metres high. On June 4,…

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Paektu Falls

Big and small waterfalls as well as clean and blue Lake Chon add to the beauty of Mt Paektu. Among…

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Other Waterfalls on Mt Paektu

Sagimun FallsIt is located about 300m away from Paektu Falls along the valley towards Janggun Peak. It is 17.9m high. It flows…

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