Sunday 5^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.

Monday 6^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 1:00pm (Meet group at Air Koryo check in counter).
• Flight group arrive in Pyongyang at 4:00pm 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.

Tuesday 7^th October

Morning

• 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 8^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 9^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 10th October – Party Foundation Day!

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 Pyongyang

Afternoon

• Lunch at Moran Hill Restaurant
• Walk on Moran Hill where Korean families gather for outdoor BBQ, singing and dancing.
• Visit the Workers Party Foundation Monument – built in 1995 to signify the 50th anniversary of the Workers Party of Korea.
• Mass Dance – over 3000 Pyongyang university students synchronise dance for an hour – incredible photo opportunities and a great opportunity to jump in and join the locals.
• Special celebratory events (optional: approx. 20 euros or 150RMB) – 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.
• Dinner at the National Restaurant located in downtown Pyongyang
• Spectate the Mass Games – The world’s largest performance. Tickets can be purchased with cash only and reserved whilst on tour in North Korea.
• We’ll gather in Kim Il Sung Square with the locals to watch the fireworks amongst the locals to celebrate today’s event – to be confirmed.
• Overnight at Sosan Hotel

Saturday 11^th October

Morning

• Morning walk along Pyongyang’s main avenue from Pyongyang Grand Theatre down towards Kim Il Sung Square
• Explore Kim Il Sung Square – the central square of the capital and where previously military parades have taken place
• The Foreign Language Bookshop – A great place to buy books, pins, posters and Korean DVD’s
• Walk through 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).
• Grand People’s Study House – library and academic centre for adult learners. This grand building is built in the Korean style and affords a great view over the central square.

Afternoon

• Lunch at KITC Restaurant in Mangyongdae District to try Pyongyang’s famous cold noodle dish or the traditional Korean Bibimbap dish, as well as many shared Korean dishes with a Korean performance
• Pyongyang Metro! Ride from Stop 1 to Stop 2 then on to stop 6! Exiting to:
• The Arch of Triumph- The largest Victory Arch on the planet, it celebrates the victory over the Japanese and the return of the general Kim Il Sung to his home city.
• Korean War Museum – We will be guided around this enormous museum by a local military officer featuring dioramas, Korean used weapons, vehicles, tanks etc, and captured American equipment!
• USS Pueblo – The only US Naval Ship still held captive by another nation.
• Visit Kwangbok Department Store – here you can buy locally made items and exchange your foreign currency into local DPRK Won!
• Mansugyo Beer Bar – usually a very busy and happening bar in Pyongyang, cheap beers with over seven different local brews on tap! Coffee and soda also available
• Dinner at the New Hope Restaurant
• Overnight in Sosan Hotel.

Sunday 12^th October

Morning

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

Afternoon

• Juche Tower – The tallest stone tower in the world, it represents the eternally burning Korean Juche Ideology. To visit the top is 40RMB or 5 euros.
• Visit Kim Jong Suk Textile Mill – established in 1948, it is the largest textile factory in Pyongyang with over a thousand employees producing fabric. The local workers will demonstrate the spinning, dyeing, and weaving techniques used in the DPRK.
• Visit the Three Revolution Exhibition – The exhibition primarily showcases the three revolutions of Kim Il-sung, the ideological, technical, and cultural with North Korean satellites on display.
• Munsu Water Park – with Indoor and outdoor pools and waterslides available, the park also features plenty for those who don’t want to swim, including a café, beer bar, table tennis, billiards, gym, massage or get a North Korean haircut – swimming 80RMB other services around 50RMB. A great place to mingle with local people!
• Afternoon stroll from the east side of Pyongyang to the west crossing over the Taedong River for a perfect photo opportunity of May Day Stadium – the world’s largest seated capacity stadium.
• Dinner at Ji Ha restaurant
• Overnight at Sosan Hotel.

Monday 13^th October

Morning

• Begin the drive down to Kaesong city (2 and a half hours) stopping for a quick rest and refreshments on the way at a local tea house
• Stopping at the Monument to the Three Charters of National Reunification, standing over the Reunification Highway for a special photo opportunity.
• Visit The DMZ – See one of the tensest places on earth complete with a friendly KPA officer who will not only give you a guided tour but also keep you safe. Also, the only place you can take photographs of and even with a soldier!
• Koryo Museum- the oldest university in Korea and now a converted museum of local history. Located next door is the best propaganda and stamp/postcard shop in the DPRK

Afternoon

• Lunch at the Reunification restaurant in Kaesong – try your hand at traditional Korean Pansangi – a series of dishes served in bronze bowls. (Option extra – dog meat soup or as the locals call it sweet soup for 40RMB or 5 euros per person)
• Explore the Tomb of King Kongmin – a 14th century mausoleum and one of the Royal Tombs of the Koryo Dynasty.
• Drop by Sariwon city – capital of North Hwanghae province. Explore the folklore park and view the city from the mountain top pagoda.
• Try locally brewed Makkoli in the local tea house
• Photo opportunity of the Monument to the Three Charters of National Reunification, standing over the Thongil Highway.
• Dinner at Korean BBQ Restaurant.
• Overnight at the Sosan Hotel.

Tuesday 14^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.

Wednesday 15^th October

Morning

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

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