Discover North Korea

North Korea is a mountainous East Asian country with forested ranges, broad river valleys and distinctive monumental architecture. The result is a travel experience shaped as much by scenery as by historic places, food, crafts and local ways of life.

Places such as Pyongyang, Mount Paektu, Mount Kumgang and the eastern mountain landscapes are natural starting points for discovering the country. They combine some of its most recognisable scenery with locations that carry strong historical or cultural associations.

For visitors, mountain scenery, monumental urban spaces, historic sites and traditional Korean culture are an important part of what makes North Korea distinctive. They connect the better-known destinations with the everyday landscapes and traditions found between them.

Travellers can shape very different itineraries depending on their interests. Combining established highlights with less obvious landscapes, neighbourhoods and local experiences often creates a stronger and more lasting impression than concentrating on a single attraction.

A fridge magnet featuring the flag of North Korea makes a simple souvenir for travellers who want to remember the destination as a whole. It can also complement magnets from individual places visited during the same journey.