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10 best places in Pyongyang
Pyongyang is a city of vast avenues and monumental architecture, experienced almost entirely through carefully choreographed guided tours.
Kim Il-sung Square
The city's grand ceremonial square on the Taedong River, stage for military parades and mass gymnastics.
Juche Tower
A 170-metre granite spire topped with a red flame, offering sweeping views from its observation deck.
Arch of Triumph
One of the world's largest triumphal arches, built to mark Korea's liberation in 1945.
Kumsusan Palace of the Sun
The mausoleum-palace holding the preserved bodies of Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il, visited under strict protocol.
Korean Central History Museum
The country's largest collection of artefacts spanning ancient Korea through the colonial era.
Moran Hill Park
A hilly park with pavilions and old fortress walls, popular with locals for picnics and open-air dancing.
Pyongyang Metro
One of the deepest subways in the world, its palatial stations glowing with chandeliers and mosaics.
Juche Tower revolving café
A rotating café atop the tower's viewing platform, best visited as the city lights come on.
Okryugwan Restaurant
A riverside institution famous nationwide for its Pyongyang cold noodles, naengmyeon.
Tongil Market
One of the few markets open to foreign visitors, offering a rare glimpse of everyday shopping life.
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