Thursday 7^th October

• Meet your YPT guide at 1:30pm at the Beijing Zhong Gu Hotel near Beijing Railway Station found here. During this meeting, we’ll go through the tour’s itinerary, receive DPRK visas and tickets, as well as a great chance to meet your fellow travellers and to discuss any other questions you may have about the DPRK.
• Train takers depart Beijing Central station at 5:25pm for the 24 hour sleeper ride to Pyongyang.

Friday 8^th October

• Train group arrive at Dandong at 7:00am for Chinese border control then depart for Sinuiju at 10:30am for the extensive border control from the DPRK side
• Flight takers depart Beijing Airport Terminal 2 on Air Koryo at 12:00pm (meet the group at Air Koryo check in counter).
• Flight group arrive in Pyongyang at 3:00pm to a warm welcome from your Korean guides.
• Train group arrive at 6:45pm to an equally warm welcome.
• Dinner at a local Korean restaurant on Ryomyong Street.
• Check in and overnight at the Sosan Hotel.
• In the evening your YPT guide will show you around the hotel before taking you for drinks and to get to know your Korean guides.

Saturday 9^th October

Morning

• Walkthrough Mansudae fountain park and see the mosaic pictures of President Kim Il Sung and the leader Kim Jong Il.
• Visit Mansudae Grand Monument – the two large bronze statues of President Kim Il Sung and Leader Kim Jong Il overlooking the city (optional extra- you can present flowers if you wish: 40RMB or 5 euros).
• Foreign Language Bookshop – with a large selection of books in English and other European Languages as well as other souvenirs followed by a short walk to:
• Kim Il Sung Square the central square of Pyongyang city and the place where all the action happens.
• Pyongyang Metro – ride 5 stops on the famous Pyongyang Underground!
• Exiting at the Arch of Triumph – the largest Victory Arch in the world, built to celebrate the triumphant return of Kim Il Sung after the Anti-Japanese war.

Afternoon

• Lunch at the Gold Cup restaurant
• Korean War Museum – Let the expert local guide show you around the enormous museum featuring dioramas, locally used weapons, tanks etc, and captured American equipment!
• USS Pueblo – The only US Naval Ship still held captive by another nation.
• Juche Tower – Monument to the everlasting Juche Ideology (optional 40RMB or 5 euros to go to the top).
• Party Foundation Monument – this monument marks the 50th anniversary of the Worker’s Party of Korea built in 1995
• Visit Kwangbok Department Store – here is where most of the middle class in Pyongyang shop for local goods. It’s also our chance to obtain local DPRKorean Won!
• Dinner at the National restaurant
• Drinks and overnight at the Sosan Hotel.

Sunday 10^th October – Party Foundation Day

Morning

• Kumsusan Palace of the Sun – The mausoleum for the Great Leader President Kim Il Sung and the Dear Leader Kim Jong Il.
• Revolutionary Martyr’s Cemetery – The resting place of the greatest of the anti-Japanese revolutionary fighters, each grave features a bronze bust of the hero laid to rest within.

Afternoon

• Lunch at the Moran Hill Restaurant
• Walk up along Moran Hill located in the heart of Pyongyang. Here the locals visit the park to celebrate today with their families and friends with BBQ, dancing, singing and drinking. Fantastic opportunity to soak up the atmosphere.
• Special celebratory events (optional: 150RMB or 20 euros) – Yet to be confirmed but we will take part in any events that are possible for tourists to attend. These may include a circus performance, red orchestra, or possibly some other surprises.
• Participate at Mass Dance ceremony held at the monument. A fantastic unique photo opportunity! Also don’t be shy to jump in and dance with the locals!
• Dinner at a local restaurant to try the famous Pyongyang cold noodles or Korean Bibimbap with a special performance from the waitresses
• Spectate the Mass Games – The world’s largest performance. Tickets can be purchased with cash only and reserved whilst on tour in North Korea.
• Overnight at the Sosan Hotel.

Monday 11^th October

Morning

• Drive to Kaesong city (2 hours) – this former ancient capital is only a stone’s throw away from the DMZ.
• Panmunjom DMZ Village – see the DMZ and the treaty and conferences rooms where the armistice was signed all in the company of a friendly KPA officer guide (You can also take pictures of soldiers here!)
• Koryo Museum- the oldest university in Korea and now a converted museum of local history. Also the site of the best propaganda and stamp/postcard shop in the DPRK!

Afternoon

• Lunch at the Thongil Restaurant in Kaesong city – try your hand at traditional Korean Pansangi – a series of dishes served in bronze bowls. (Optional extras: dog soup 40RMB or 5 euros, Ginseng Stuffed Whole Chicken 240RMB or 30 euros – can be split between several).
• The concrete wall of the DMZ – this is a little off the beaten track and gives us a great glimpse at the wall which was erected by the South Koreans during the 70’s. We can even see South Korean watch towers along the hill from the DPRK post
• Drop by Sariwon city – capital of North Hwanghae province. Explore the folklore park and view the city from the mountain top pagoda. You can also try locally brewed Makkoli in a local bar.
• Photo opportunity of the Monument to the Three Charters of National Reunification, standing over the Thongil Highway.
• Dinner at a local Korean restaurant on Reunification Street in Pyongyang
• Overnight at the Sosan Hotel.

Tuesday 12^th October

• Breakfast in Pyongyang and drive to Wonsan city (4 hours) stopping at Sinpyong Lagoon along the way for a quick rest and refreshments

Afternoon

• Picnic lunch at Ulim Waterfall – one of the most famous and beautiful waterfalls in the DPRK
• Arrive in Wonsan, check into Songdowon hotel overlooking Wonsan Bay
• Trip highlight – Visit Wonsan Beach for a swim, sunbathe, or to play beach games with the locals (optional BBQ on the beach available 40RMB or 5 euros per person)
• Walk along the pier to Chok Islet where the locals will be fishing, drinking and enjoying their own BBQs with friends and family. Here you have the option of trying the fresh catch of the day for 40RMB or 5 euros, this will give you a good mix of everything
• Dinner at a nearby famous seafood restaurant along the waterfront
• Overnight at Songdowon Hotel

Wednesday 13^th October

Morning

• Head further south towards the DMZ to Mt. Kumgang (2 hours).
• Stop at Samil Lagoon for refreshments and breathtaking photos.

Afternoon

• Lunch at Tanpung Restaurant.
• Check in to the Outer Kumgang Hotel – this hotel was renovated by South Koreans with spectacular views of the Mt. Kumgang ranges.
• Hike to Kuryong falls and Sanpil Ponds – the most famous scenic place in the Mt. Kumgang region with absolutely stunning and surreal views of multi-coloured autumnal leaves and crystal-clear rock pools.
• Exotic dinner and drinks at a nearby restaurant .
• Overnight at Outer Kumgang Hotel.

Thursday 14^th October

Morning

• Breakfast at Outer Kumgang Hotel
• Kumgangsan Revolutionary History Museum – A museum dedicated to the Anti-Japanese struggle in this region of the DPRK.
• Sea Kumgang – An area famous for its beautiful lagoons and spectacular beaches. This area is also located inside the Korean DMZ giving us a chance to visit another area of the DMZ where very few tourists make it.

Afternoon

• Scenic picnic lunch on the shores of Kumgang beach.
• Head into Inner Kumgang and visit Podok Hermitage – built in 1675 during the Li dynasty and one of the very few temples still maintained by monks in the DPRK
• View Myogil-sang Statue – the largest Buddhist image in Korea carved out of a cliffside during the Koryo dynasty
• Explore Phyohun Temple – built in 670 and originally named Sinrim Temple, it’s famous for being one of four temples constructed in the Mt. Kumgang region. It was constructed alongside 20 other structures on the temple grounds but were destroyed during the Korean War. The temple stands in its original state.
• Stop by Mt. Kumgang Natural Spa – here you can get a deep massage or soak up the natural spring water – optional cost.
• Dinner at local restaurant
• Drinks and overnight at the Outer Kumgang Hotel

Friday 15^th October

Morning

• Breakfast and checkout of Outer Kumgang Hotel
• Drive to Sijung Beach for a dip and sunshine – a beautiful tranquil beach located between Mt. Kumgang and Wonsan. Historically this beach was a famous retreat for the royal members during the Ri dynasty.
• Drive back to Wonsan

Afternoon

• Lunch in Wonsan local restaurant
• Continue drive back to Pyongyang
• Visit Meari Shooting Range – this shooting range has recently been renovated to include indoor shooting with pistols, rifles or archery! 50 US cents per bullet.
• Stop by the Mansugyo Beer Bar for some refreshments with the locals.
• Dinner at a local restaurant on Liberation street
• Overnight at Sosan Hotel

Saturday 16^th October

Morning

• Flight members depart at 8:50am for Beijing on Air Koryo. (Arriving at 9:50am Beijing time).
• Train members depart at 10:25am for Beijing on train K28.

Sunday 17^th October

Morning

• Train members arrive in Beijing Railway Station at 9:00am.

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