Discover Pyongyang, North Korea: A City of Modernity and Tradition.
by Foster-~Andrew
Dec 1, 2024
ใExploreใPyongyang, North Korea ๐๐ A Unique and Mysterious Country ๐ฅ
As someone from an inland city, I had the opportunity to visit the capital of the mysterious Korean Peninsula! This trip gave me many unforgettable memories ๐๐
Our journey mainly covered the following famous attractions: โ ๏ธNoteโ ๏ธ There are many places in North Korea where photography is prohibited, so there are very few photos in this article ๐
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๐ธKim Il-sung Square๐: One of the largest city squares in the world, surrounded by many important political and cultural buildings, including the famous Chollima Statue and Kim Il-sung University. Every morning, tens of thousands of citizens gather here for a flag-raising ceremony ๐๐ During this time, you can see many elderly people in traditional clothing, as well as children playing shuttlecock and dancing ๐ฅณ๐ฅณ๐ฅณ
๐นMount Paektu Heaven Lake๐ต: We drove to the halfway point of Mount Paektu to admire the beautiful lake - Heaven Lake. It is a border lake between China and Japan, with crystal-clear waters ๐๐ There are also many beautiful mountains and waterfalls nearby ๐๐๐ Due to the low temperature, the sky presents a deep and mysterious blue beauty โ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธ Here, you can also find the legendary vacation spot of Kim Jong-il โฐ๏ธ๐ฐ๐ท
๐บPyongyang Metro๐: The metro stations here are the most unique I've ever seen ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป Each station's interior is uniquely and magnificently decorated. The murals inside the stations depict scenes from the Monument to the People's Heroes and some traditional Korean dance scenes ๐๐ You may even have the chance to see girls in traditional costumes performing folk songs and sword dances at the stations ๐ค๐คด๐ผ๐
๐ปWar Museumโ: A memorial hall that records the brutal history of the Korean War. The museum houses a large collection of weapons and historical documents ๐ฆ๐ผ It also displays some real photos and videos from that time. Although these images are depressing ๐ they are meant to help us better understand history and educate future generations ๐โฎ๏ธ Remember to keep quiet and respect the deceased when visiting.
This trip to North Korea allowed me to experience the country's customs and culture, while also increasing my understanding and knowledge of different cultures โ๏ธโค๏ธ If you are an explorer curious about the world, why not join me on this unforgettable journey?
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