Rason, North Korea: travel guide
Rason (Rajin-Sonbong) is North Korea's special economic zone at the northeastern tip of the country, bordering both Russia and China. It operates with greater market freedom than the rest of the DPRK, hosting the Rajin Market, the Emperor Hotel casino, and a strategic deep-water port used by China and Russia. Tourist visits here are less restricted than elsewhere in North Korea.
- Country
- North Korea
- Currency
- KPW
- Time zone
- Asia/Pyongyang
Top places to visit in Rason
Rajin Market
Market · 4.2 rating · about 1 h
One of North Korea's largest and most open-access markets, reflecting the market-economy freedoms of the Rason Special Economic Zone. Traders sell Chinese imports, seafood, agricultural produce and consumer goods. A rare and fascinating…
Where to stay in Rason
- Rajin Emperor Hotel Zone about KPW 60 per night
The Emperor Hotel in Rajin is the primary tourist accommodation in Rason SEZ. It is a Chinese-invested hotel targeting Chinese and Russian visitors. The most accessible lodging for Rason tour groups.
Hotels
- Emperor Hotel 3-star · EUR 50 to EUR 80 per night
Where to eat
- Emperor Hotel Restaurant Korean, Chinese · about EUR 10 per person
Getting around
- Coach main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Taxi main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Walking
Every city has walking. 2.5 km ceiling is a placeholder default, not a researched per-city figure -- Singapore is sheltered and air-conditioned, Bangkok often has no pavement.