Pyohun-sa

The only large Buddhist temple in this part of the country that survived the Korean War. Founded in the 7th century, contains many values of art and architecture.

Pohyon-sa

Korean Buddhist temple, established in 1024. Pilgrimage site with numerous very ornate buildings. Contains the nine-story Tabo Pagoda that was built in 1044 and the small 13-story Sokka Pagoda that was built in the 14th century.

Kwanum-sa

Korean Buddhist temple, founded in 970 AD. Temple built in 1393, contains many valuable relics. Includes Kwanum Cave with ancient statues.

Kaesim Temple

This Buddhist temple was founded in 826, it is a repository of many Buddhist art items. Contains six buildings that were built mainly in the late medieval times.

Jongyang Temple

Buddhist temple in mountains founded sometimes around 600 AD.

Anhwa-sa

The only intact Korean Buddhist temple in Kaesong city. Constructed in 930, contains many valuables.

Anguk-sa

Buddhist temple complex, founded in 503, rebuilt reveral times. Here grows old ginkgo tree that was planted around 1400.

Taehungsan Fortress

Enormous castle – fortress with some 10 km of stone walls, built several millennia ago. A major part of the walls has collapsed and is in ruins.

Taedongmun

The remaining eastern gate of Pyongyang castle. Originally built in the 6th century, the current gate was built in 1635.

Suyangsan Fort

Mountain fort with 8 km long walls. It was built approximately 1000 years ago and its walls are 6 – 7 m tall.