Pre-modern North Korea - 前現代朝鮮

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The heyday of the Korean kingdom of Goguryeo.

The Korean Peninsula was once composed of several competing Korean kingdoms. The first centralized country on the Korean Peninsula wasAncient korean, And its origin is still inconclusive. Historical data show that the ancient Joseon Dynasty began to dominate the peninsula in the 4th century BC. In the 2nd century BC, the Western Han Dynasty of China wiped out ancient Korea and occupied the northern part of the peninsula until it was driven out by the emerging Goguryeo Dynasty in the 4th century. Subsequently, the peninsula gradually formedGoguryeo、Baekjeas well asSilla, The history saidThree Kingdoms Era of Joseon. In the 7th century AD, with the help of the Tang Dynasty of China, Silla defeated the other two countries and unified the peninsula. However, the remnants of Goguryeo later establishedBohai State. Silla was laterKoreaDynasty replaced, and this is the reason for the English "Korea".

Joseon DynastyIt was established in 1392 and began to rule the Korean peninsula for the 5th century. The Joseon Dynasty had a profound influence on the culture and language of today's North and South Korea. However, isolationism prevailed at the end of the Joseon Dynasty, and it was also called the "hermit kingdom."

The pre-modern North Korea ended with the Japanese occupation in 1910.Second World WarLater, the peninsula was divided into two by the north and the south.Korean WarThe ending consolidated and continued the split between the North and the South to this day.

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Perhaps you will hear people say that North Korea’s historical traditions and buildings have been demolished or destroyed during the Japanese Occupation and the Korean War. Walking in the cities of South Korea, you might think that this country is full of modern concrete buildings. However, in fact, there are still some historical relics in Korea.

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Map of pre-modern North Korea

China

northeast of ChinaPart of the area was once the territory of the North Korean regime, and these historical relics are still visible today. These ruins can be visited for free.

  • 1 Ji'an。IntroductionA Chinese city on the border between China and North Korea, it retains the ancient fortresses and tombs of the Goguryeo Kingdom. 

Korea

KoreaDue to the lack of funds for tourism investment and the influence of the communist era on ordinary officials, there may not be much preservation of historical relics. However, there are still important historical destinations. Almost all visits to North Korea require a tour guide to accompany you in the itinerary plan before the trip. If your tour group has a planned itinerary that includes historical attractions, please take this opportunity to enjoy it.

  • 2 Baitou Mountain（Changbai Mountain）。IntroductionThe highest mountain range on the peninsula stretches across China and North Korea. According to legend, Dan Jun, the founder of the first Korean kingdom, was born here, so it is traditionally regarded as a holy mountain. Today, this is also the birthplace of Kim Jong Il. To go here for sightseeing, from ChinaChangbai Mountain Nature ReserveIt will be easier to get there. 
  • 3 Goguryeo Tombs。IntroductionLocated in a modern cityNanpuNearby, there are 30 tombs in the Goguryeo Kingdom of North Korea. 
  • 4 Kaesong。IntroductionThe capital of the Kingdom of Taifeng or the post-Goryeo Kingdom, as well as many ancient tombs, are still open for sightseeing in North Korea. 

South Korea

South KoreaIt maintains diverse, well-maintained and easily accessible historical attractions. Please bear in mind that most of the scenery standing in front of you was rebuilt in the past 50 years.

  • 5 Jongno。IntroductionexistSeoulThe city center, with palaces, city gates and museums. When tourists visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, you will see a large and beautiful palace, and sometimes you will just meet the guards handover (three times a day). 
  • 6 Gongju。IntroductionIt is the ancient capital of the Baekje Dynasty. (Update date: March 2017)
  • 7 Iksan。IntroductionAn important town of the Baekje dynasty, many ancient ruins and cultural relics can be found here. 
  • 8 Gyeongju。IntroductionThe capital of the ancient Silla Kingdom, there are many ancient tombs, museums and cultural relics here. 
  • 9 Jinju City。IntroductionThe famous battle took place in 1952, for a Japanese army with only 6,300 Korean troops fighting the invasion of 30,000. There are many historical sights around the fort. 
  • 10 Haeinsa Temple（해인사）。IntroductionThe main place of the Tripitaka, there are 81,350 wooden printing plates with Buddhist inscriptions, and it is located on the periphery of Gaya Mountain National Park. 
  • 11 Gimhae。IntroductionIt was the capital of the ancient Jinguan Gaya (between 42 and 532 AD). There are many historical relics and tombs from that period. 
  • 12 Anti-Mongolian Site（제주 항파두리 항몽 유적）。IntroductionIt is the place where an army on Jeju Island, the "Sambetsu", resisted the invading Mongolian army. In the 13th century, the Mongol army invaded Jeju Island, and the "San Biechao" garrisoned on the island fought the invading Mongol army for the last time. 

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