Pothong Gate (Potongmun)

Potongmun gate in Pyongyang

The west gate of the Pyongyang Walled City. Originally constructed in the middle of the 6th century, current gate built in 1473.

Namdaemun (Kaesong)

Namdaemun in Kaesong

The only remaining gate of the walled city of Kaesong. Built in 1391 – 1393. Gate contains Yŏnbok Bell – 14 tonnes heavy bell cast in 1346.

Hwangryong Fortress

Ruins of an impressive fortress, developed in the time period from the early 5th century AD to 1675. Walls are 10 – 11 m high, 6 – 8 m wide and have a circumference of 6.6 km. Most of the walls are built on the mountain ridges.

Chongbang Fortress (Jŏngbang)

Ruins of an enormous mountain fortress that was built to protect Pyongyang some millenia ago. Reconstructed in 1632. 12 km long walls that are 6 – 10 m high. Includes Songbulsa temple.

Gwansanri Goindol

Largest dolmen in North Korea, consists of two upright stones and enormous, more than 40 tons heavy capstone above them. Made in the 12th century BC or later.

Songam Caves

Songam Cave

7 km long system of caves with beautiful speleothems, opened for tourists.

Ryongmun Cavern

In Ryongmun Caverns

7 km long cave system with up to 40 m tall cave rooms. Here are wonderful cave formations including several giant stalagmites, in the cave is Samsonam Falls – some 30 m tall waterfall.

Ullim Falls

Ullim Falls

Large waterfall with two major cascades. 75 m tall. The falling water creates a powerful echo in the narrow valley.