North Korea travel guide

Before you go to North Korea

Currency: KPW ₩
Emergency number: 119 / 112
Plug type: C, F
Tap water: Unsafe — drink bottled water only; tap water is not safe for tourists
Tipping: Not customary — tipping is discouraged and may cause confusion for guides and staff
Bargaining: Not expected
ATM fees: No ATMs - bring all cash

Pyongyang Pyongyang is the capital and largest city of North Korea, the political, cultural, and economic heart of the DPRK. Its meticulously planned…
Kaesong Kaesong is a historic city just north of the inter-Korean border and former capital of the Goryeo Kingdom (918–1392). Its UNESCO World…
Wonsan Wonsan is a port city on the Sea of Japan (East Sea) celebrated for its sandy beaches, fresh seafood, and the nearby Masikryong Ski Resort.…
Sariwon Sariwon is the capital of North Hwanghae Province and one of the most accessible provincial cities for tourists in North Korea. Its…
Nampo Nampo is North Korea's principal commercial port and a special administrative city on the Yellow Sea, about 50 km southwest of Pyongyang.…
Rason Rason (Rajin-Sonbong) is North Korea's special economic zone at the northeastern tip of the country, bordering both Russia and China. It…
Hamhung Hamhung is North Korea's second-largest city and the industrial capital of South Hamgyong Province on the eastern coast. The historic…
Sinuiju Sinuiju is a border city on the Yalu (Amnok) River, facing the Chinese city of Dandong. It is the main entry point for overland train…
Chongjin Chongjin is North Korea's third-largest city and capital of North Hamgyong Province on the northeastern coast. Long closed to outside…
Hyesan Hyesan is the capital of Ryanggang Province in the mountains of northern North Korea, bordering China across the Yalu River. Its chief…