Tourist Attractions
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Manwoltae
It is located at the southern foot of Mt. Songak. It is the site of the royal palace of Koryo,…
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Kaesong Chomsongdae Observatory
It is west of Manwoltae. It functioned as an astronomical and meteorological observatory in the early period of the building…
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Kwanum Temple
It stands 1.5km up from the north gate of the fort on Mt. Taehung of Koryo Kingdom situated above the…
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Pakyon Falls
It is nearly 24 km away from the north of Kaesong City. It is one of the three famous waterfalls…
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Panmunjom
It is located 8 km away from Kaesong City. This is the place where the armistice agreement between the DPRK…
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Hall of the Armistice Talks
During the Korean War the DPRK had armistice talks with the United States from October Juche40 (1951) till July Juche42…
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Hall Where the Armistice Agreement Was Signed
It is the place where signing ceremony of the Armistice Agreement of the 3-year long fierce Korean War was held.…
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Concrete Wall
A concrete wall extends across the territory of the Korean peninsula, dividing it into the north and the south. The…
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Mausoleum of King Kyonghyo (Kongmin)
West of central Kaesong there is a twin tomb of King Kyonghyo (Kongmin), the 31st King of Koryo, and his…
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Ryongthong Temple
It is nestled at the Ryongthong Valley of Mt. Ogwan 10 km away northeast of Kaesong City. It is the…
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International Friendship Exhibition House
The International Friendship Exhibition House is 1.5km up Hyangsan Stream from the Hyangsan Hotel. It is a grand monumental edifice…
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Pohyon Temple
Built in 1042, it is one of the temples representing Korean architecture. It was named after Pohyon, a Buddhist saint…
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Archives for the 80 000 Blocks of the Complete Collection of Buddhist Scriptures
In Korea there are old books printed with 80 000 blocks. They are the Complete Collection of Buddhist Scriptures which…
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Trekking Route in Sangwon Valley
The route runs along the valley between Popwang Peak and the southern slopes of Oson Peak. The valley gets the…
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Trekking Route in Manphok Valley
The route lies along the scenic spots in the valley between the ridges of Hyangno Peak and Chonthap Peak. Manphok…
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Ryongmun Cavern
It is located in Kujang County, North Phyongan Province, which belongs to the Outer Hyangsan section of Mt. Myohyang. Formed…
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Songam Cave
It is located in Sonam-dong, Kaechon City, South Phyongan Province. It is a natural cave with fantastic scenery formed through…
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Sansong Revolutionary site
It is located in the centre of Kuwolsan Fort. Kim Hyong Jik, father of President Kim Il Sung, an indomitable…
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Kuwolsan Fort
It was built in the period of Koguryo dynasty to ward off foreign invasion. It is 5.23 kilometres round and…
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Woljong Temple
It is the Buddhist temple of Koguryo period located in Tanphung Valley against the background of Asa Peak. It is…
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