Wonsan, North Korea: travel guide
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. It is the centrepiece of the Wonsan-Kalma International Tourist Zone, North Korea's flagship leisure destination. Visitors can enjoy Songdowon Beach and the waterfront, or take excursions to the slopes of Masikryong in winter.
- Country
- North Korea
- Currency
- KPW
- Time zone
- Asia/Pyongyang
Top places to visit in Wonsan
Songdowon Beach
Beach · 4.2 rating · about 2 h
North Korea's best-known beach — a pine-backed sandy shore on the Sea of Japan (East Sea) in Wonsan. Popular with North Korean holidaymakers in summer (June–August). The Songdowon International Children's Camp is adjacent. Included on…
Masikryong Ski Resort
Activity · 4.0 rating · about 4 h · entry EUR 50
North Korea's premier ski resort on Mount Masik (1,360 m), opened in 2013. Features 10 runs (approx 10 km total), 3 lifts, snowboarding terrain and a 120-room resort hotel. Equipment hire on site. Open December–March on specialist winter…
Wonsan-Kalma Beach Promenade
Beach · 3.8 rating · about 1 h
The beachfront promenade of the Wonsan-Kalma International Tourism Zone — a major ongoing DPRK development project to create a large coastal tourist resort. Even in its partially-developed state, the coastal scenery along the East Sea is…
Things to do
- Wonsan Beach & Seafood Day Beach · 4 h · from INR 7,500 per person
- Masikryong Full-Day Ski Adventure · 6 h · from INR 46,000 per person
Where to stay in Wonsan
- Wonsan Masikryong Tourist Zone about KPW 80 per night
Songdowon International Children's Camp and adjacent tourist facilities near Wonsan beach. The Masikryong ski resort is 35 km inland. Accommodation is in state-run tourist guesthouses and hotels.
Hotels
- Masikryong Resort Hotel 3-star · EUR 80 to EUR 130 per night
- Songdowon International Tourist Hotel 3-star · EUR 60 to EUR 95 per night
Where to eat
- Wonsan Seafood Restaurant Korean, Seafood · about EUR 20 per person
- Masikryong Ski Resort Restaurant Korean, North Korean Traditional · about EUR 15 per person
Getting around
- Coach main way to get around
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- 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.