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Itinerary - China National Day Tour 2012

Sep 29 - Oct 6/7 (Sat – Sat/Sun)

7 nights in the DPRK, plus one on the train

1690 EUROS

 

Sat 29th Sep

 

AM: Bus from office to Airport
PM: Flight JS152 Beijing – Pyongyang, 13:00 departure from PEK Beijing International Airport (Terminal 2). Arrive in Pyongyang 16:25. Meet guides who will accompany you during your stay,

Arch of Triumph – similar to the French version (but bigger)
OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang

 

 

Sun 30th Oct

 

AM: Kumsusan Memorial Palace - Mausoleum where President

Kim IlSung lies in state, Revolutionary Martyrs’ Cemetery

- bronze busts of the Koreans who died fighting the Japanese occupation, Foreign Language Bookshop - read up on what you are seeing here and buy your gifts and night time reading, Kim Il Sung Square - Pyongyang’s largest square in the heart of the city
PM: Local Funfair and Moranbong Park, - where the people of Pyongyang go to enjoy their holiday, Fountain Park, Mansudae

Grand Monument - statue of DPRK President Kim Il Sung, Golden Lane Bowling Centre  - where Pyongyangers go for their ten-pin fix, also has some early 90s arcade games
OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang

 

 

Mon 1st Oct

 

AM: Drive to Kaesong (2.5 hours) - a historical city near the DMZ

which avoided being destroyed in the Korean War, visit the Panmunjom/DMZ boundary between North and South Korea and

the Koryo Museum - preserved Confucian museum in the old part

of town
PM: Tomb of King Kongmin - Beautiful twin-domed tomb of the

31st King of the Koryo Dynasty and his Mongolian wife and a local park and pavilion. Return to Pyongyang (2 hours), Walk in the city along Taedong river, ancient city gates, Paradise micro-brewery & bar
OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang

 

 

Tue 2nd Oct

 

AM: Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum (Korean War Museum) - hear and see the DPRK version of the conflict,

War Victory Monuments - sculptures of notable events from the

war, USS Pueblo - tour the American espionage ship captured in the 1968, Mangyongdae Native House - birthplace of the DPRK founder Kim Il Sung
PM: Mansudae Art Studio - Pyongyang’s centre of artistic excellence,

Pyongyang Metro (extended ride) - the deepest in the world, take

a ride with the locals, Juche Tower - 150m stone tower with lookout

platform at the top and great panoramic views of the city,

Monument to Party Foundation - commemorates the 50 years

of Workers' Party rule, Koryo Medicine Clinic
OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang

 

 

Wed 3rd Oct

 

AM: Drive to Wonsan (4hrs) – major city on the east coast of Korea,
PM: Wonsan docks and central square - the moored

Mangyongbon-92 passenger ship to Japan is based here and the statue of the President overlooking the harbour shows the

importance of this port to the DPRK, Songdowon Schoolchildren’s Camp - where Korean children (and also those from overseas sometimes) spend some weeks in summer, playing and learning, Buddhist Temple
OVERNIGHT: Tongmyong Hotel, Wonsan

 

 

Thurs 4th Oct

 

AM: Drive to Hamhung (2.5hrs) - A major industrial city on DPRK’s east coast which was closed to tourists from 1945 until 2010 when Koryo Tours became the first company to take people there, City park & Statue of President Kim Il Sung, for city views - set on a hillside on the edge of town this area affords views over the city centre and farmland outside of the metropolitan area, Ancient pavilion
PM: Fertiliser Factory - A rare chance to see a bit of heavy industry, Home of King Ri Song Gye - one of the rulers of ancient Korea, Hungnam Vinalon Factory - newly renovated using DPRK’s new ‘CNC Technology’ this is where the ‘miracle fabric’ Vinalon is produced, Hamhung Grand Theatre - the iconic building of the city, dominating  the central area  and bordered by a pleasant lake and park.
OVERNIGHT: Majon Guesthouse, Hamhung

 

 

Fri 5th Oct

 

AM: Tongbong Co-operative farm - visited several times by DPRK Leader Kim Jong Il this reasonably modern farm accepts tourists to see their ‘hall of fame’, kindergarten, and see what they grow in the local area, Return to Wonsan
PM: Wonsan Agricultural University, return to Pyongyang, Diplomatic Club for end of tour meal and evening function
OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang

 

 

Sat 6th Oct

 

AM: 10:10 Train departs from Pyongyang for China
PM: Cross border at Sinuiju/Dandong, those visiting Dandong alight here, train continues to Beijing
OVERNIGHT: On Train

 

 

Sun 7th Oct

 

AM: 08:34 Arrival at Beijing Central Railway Station. End of Tour

 

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TOUR COST: EUR 1690

VISA FEE: EUR 50

PRE-TOUR MEETING: September 28th (Friday), 4PM, at our office in Beijing

Room upgrades available – please ask for more information.

 

TOUR FEE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

1. Flight Beijing-Pyongyang, train Pyongyang-Beijing
2. All meals on the tour except on the train out of DPRK – see below
3. Hotel accommodation
4. All entry fees
5. Two guides and a driver per group
6. All transportation in DPRK
   
   

NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR FEE:

1. Optional single room supplement of EUR 40 per night
2. Spending money for drinks and souvenirs
3. DPRK visa fee EUR 50
4. EUR 50 surcharge for the train to Beijing or EUR 50 surcharge for the plane to Beijing (or Air China surcharge EUR 120)
5. Tip for the guides (approx EUR 20-25 total)
6. Meals on the train out of DPRK - (bring your own food or eat dinner and lunch in the buffet car approximately EUR 5 per person)
7. Entry tickets for Mass Games and special events if applicable – for example Revolutionary Opera if being staged, or a visit to the funfair
8. The lift up the Juche Tower EUR 5
9. Meals will have a complimentary beer but you will have to pay for extra drinks above those provided. If you are vegetarian or have special dietary requirements then please inform us beforehand
   
   

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