| North Korean east coast | |
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| State | North Korea |
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North Korean east coast (동해 연안) is a region of the North Korea.
To know
Donghae is the Korean name for the "East Sea" (generally known internationally as the "Sea of Japan").
In the northern part of the region is the site of some of North Korea's nuclear tests (near Kimch'aek), so it will come as no surprise that wandering around these areas will be anything but easy.
Rasŏn to the north and Wŏnsan in the south they are both possible destinations for group trips, as is the typical "diamond mountain" (Kŭmgangsan) tourist destination.
Geographical notes
This area extends along the entire east coast of the country for about 800 km northwest of the border with the South Korea (Tumangang) at the border Russian (Chasan).
Territories and tourist destinations
The territory includes the provinces of:
- North Hamgyong
- South Hamgyong
- Kangwon
- Kŭmgang-san
Urban centers
- Chongjin - Port city on the sea of Japan.
- Hamhŭng - It is the second largest city in the country by population.
- Hoeryong - Birthplace of Kim Il Sung's mother and his first wife.
- Kimch'aek - It owes its name to General Kim Chaek who distinguished himself in the Korean War.
- Munchon - Port city on the Sea of Japan.
- Namyang - River port on the border with China.
- Rasŏn - Autonomous city of North Korea.
- Sinpo - Port city in front of the military island of Mayang.
- Tanch'ŏn - It is located on the delta of the Pukdae River and is one of the major ports on the east coast of the Korean peninsula.
- Wŏnsan - Port city.
Other destinations
- Chilbo Mountain - Mountain with evocative snow-covered landscapes whose name means "seven treasures".
- Mount Kumgang (Kŭmgangsan) - Mountain with beautiful views, whose name translated means "diamond mountain".
How to get
By plane
There are occasional flights to Wŏnsan is Chongjin with Air Koryo using an ancient fleet of Soviet-era aircraft. Only high-ranking North Korean officials can reserve a seat on those flights, so for those who choose to fly, there is a risk of being at the mercy of the travel agent.
On the train
Taking a train is slightly easier. There is a railway that runs all along the coast that connects the station Russian to the border town of Chasan. From Chasan it is possible to book trips up to Rasŏn through Russian travel agencies, as it is a special economic zone. Foreigners are not allowed to use a crossing service from the east coast to Pyongyang, although there are those who have already undertaken one of these unauthorized travel (assuming any risks of this choice).
How to get around
What see
- Kaesim - Buddhist temple, which in addition to the bell from 1764 and the famous bicentennial chestnut, consists of the following buildings:
- Taeungchŏn (Tae-ung, 대웅전 / 大雄殿) - Entrance.
- Kwanŭmchŏn (Kwan-ŭm, 관음전 / 觀音 殿) - Entrance.
- Simgŏmtang (Sim-gŏm, 심검당 / 尋 劍 堂) - Entrance.
- Ŭmhyanggak (Ŭm-hyang, 음향 각 / 音響 閣) - Chapel.
- Sansingak (San-sin, 산신각 / 山神 閣) - Chapel.
- Manseru (Man-if, 만세루 / 萬歲 樓) - Pavilion.
- Donghae Falls -
