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Western Tourist Resorts
Nampho Region
This region includes industrial zones of Kangso and Taean, Wau Islet, Thaesong Reservoir and other attractions, the world-scale West Sea Barrage,
Pyongyang Golf Course, mural paintings of Koguryo dynasty around port city Nampho.
Nampho City
Adjoins Pyongyang, Nampho is an important industrial base as weIl as a
famous port city of the West Sea of Korea. It is in close touch with
Pyongyang and industrial areas on the lower River Taedong and assumes a large proportion in cargo and passenger transport as weIl as foreign cargo transport
with Nampho Port. Many factories, enterprises, educational establishments including more· than ten universities, colleges and professional schools, health centers
and other service facilities are weIl arranged in the city. And it has far more to offer: tourist attractions Iike Wau Islet,
historical remains and relics and living monuments.
West Sea Barrage
It was built in five years across 8-km section of rough sea.Completed in June Juche 75 (1986), it has a dam, three locks, 36 sluice gates and three fish ladders. The three locks are navigable for ships ranging from 2OOO-ton-class to 50.000-ton-class.
A railway tracks, a motorway and a side walk stretched along a swing bridge above the locks. A monument to the barragewas built in Phi islet. The monument is topped with a beacon.
Nampho Sports Village
Located southwest of Nampho it has a wide variety of sports facilities: an indoor stadium, a swimming pool complex, indoor stadiums, tennis courts, a baseball ground,
a hockey field, a handbalI court, a training field, volleyball and basketbalI training courts, an outdoor skating ground, a sports park, a folk game ground, a marine stadium, a sportsmen's lodging and etc.
Waudo Pleasure Ground
One of the sights of regions of the West Sea, the pleasure ground is situated about 4 km southwest of Nampho city centre. It gets its name from the shape of a lying ox.
Wau Peak covered with pine trees, low hills, bizarre cliffs and pine groves at beaches blend together. 1t creates a breathtaking scene but a rest home, a bathing resort,
a stadium, angling sites, pergolas and other regular points attract the visitors. Nampho Nursey Home  It is one of the nursery facilities taking care of triplets and children under 4 without mothers or with sic parents. Founded on October 23, Juche 84 (1995), it was renovated in Juche 93 (2004). Chongsan Cooperative Farm The farm is associated with the revolutionary achievements of President Kim 11 Sung who created Chongsan-ri Spirit and Chongsan-ri Method, the embodiment of the Juche 1dea and Juche-oriented revolutionary
mass line and of General Kim Jong 11 who tumed out it into a model farm of socialist rural construction. Located at the middle part of Kangso County, South Phyongan Province, it produces crops, vegetables
and fruits including rice, com and bean.The statue of the President stands at the farm as well as a revolutionary a monument and museum. The democratic publicity hall where the Presidentdiscussed farming with the farmers is also preserved. It is arranged with rural flats, a college, a middle school, a primary school, a kindergarten, a cultural hall, a hospital and other facilities.
Thaesung Reservoir
It is an artificial lake nestled at the Thaesong Valley of Kangso County, South Phyongllll Province. The water source is River Taedong. It covers an area of 7.79 knI and circumference 32.5 km.
It measures 6.1 km long and 1.2 km wide in average, reminiscent of a mountain sea. lt is surrounded by lookout points, a sanitarium, a rest home, a children's union camp and Pyongyang Golf Course.
Pyongyang Golf Course
Situated on the shore of Thaesong Reservoir, it covers an area of 1.2 million square metres. The 18 holes cover 45 hectares and 7 km long or so. It fulfills the  demands of more than 100 golfers at a time. The golf club offers a w'ide selection of faciJities inc1uding restaurants, a shop, lounges, a recreation room, a talking room, baths and saunas. Golfers can also stay at the famous Ryonggang Hot Spring House near the course.
Ryonggang Hot Spring House
It is richest in mineral matters among the spas of Korea and bromine and radonrich spa. The villas offer facilities for radon gas bath, whole and
partial body bath, douche and internal treatment. It treats hyperpiesia, arthritis, neuralgia, lumbago, sequele of operations, chronic gastritis, chronic coJitis, skin diseases and etc.Each room of the seven buildings is wonderfully furnished with spa bath, bedroom and others.  Three Mausoleums in Kangso They are mural tombs of the 7th century of Koryo dynasty, located in Sammyo-ri, Kangso County, South Phyongan Province. Three mausoleums situated on one site gave the name.
They are known as excellent among the 80 mural paintings of Koryo dynasty dug out in Korea. The themes of mural paintings are four sacred animais; hyonmu (turtle-shaped
mythical animal) in the north, chongryong (blue dragon) in the east, paekho (white tiger) in the west and jujak (phoenix) in the south. Mural Painting in Tokhung-ri The tomb was built in 408 in the period of Kwanggaetho, the 24th king of Koguryo dynasty. It is composed of a route to chambers, a rectangular front chamber
and a square main chamber. Mural paintings cover the side walls and the ceilings: one painting shows the hero, receiving 13 county governors, another the legend of herdsman and weavor and the other related
to the Jives of aristocrates and others. Service Facility Hanggu HotelLocated at Waudo-dong, Nampho with devided in three sections.First c1ass rooms: 2, Second c1ass rooms: 7, Third class rooms: 95
Mt. Kuwol Region
This region includes famous Mt. Kuwol rises at the coastline of mjdwest of Korean peninsuia and the surrounding sights and remains. Mt. Kuwol It is one of the six celebrated mountains of Korea for its splendid views and historical remains. It gets its name from the maples in September.It covers an area of 110 km². It rises 954 m high. It has beauties of valleys and waterfalls as the other mountains but it is more famous as a hide-away in summer and with maples in autumn.
The mountain has remains associated with Tangun, founder king of Korean nation, dolmen of the Bronze Age, old tombs, Buddhist temples and others.  Sansong Revolutionary Site It is associated with the achievements of Kim Hyong Jik, father of the President who came here in November Juche 10 (1921) to lead the meeting of the provincial representatives of
anti-Japanese organizations and military training of organization members. Fort on Mt. Kuwol It was built in Koguryo dynasty to prevent foreign invasions. It measures 5.23 km and it is 3.5-5.2 m high. Remained are the sites of armory, granary, barracks, ceramic furnace and so on. Woljong Temple  It is said that it was first built in the mid-9th century as a Buddhist Temple but it was rebuilt early in the Ri dynasty. It consists of Myongbu Temple, Suwol Hall, Manse Pavilion
and other auxiliary buildings around Kuknakbo Temple. Samsong Temple It was built at the end of Koryo dynasty to hold memorial services for Tangun. Samsong means Hwanin, his grandfather, Hwanung, his father and Tangun himself.
It has Samsong, Yanghyon and Yongbin Halls. King Kogukwon's Mausoleum As one of the mural paintings of Koguryo built in the mid-4th century situated in Oguk-ri, Anak County, it has the largest and most complicated structure with 7 sections.
The mural paintings are especially gorgeous with rich contents. It is a special legacy giving a clear idea to study the then history and culture. Haeju Region lt includes Mt. Suyang, Sokdamgugok and many historical remains including Mt. Jangsu known as the "queen" of valley of western flat area. Haeju Haeju is the capitalof South Hwanghae Province situated at the shore of Haeju Bay. Its southein part stretches to the sea and northern part is blocked
by the ridges of Mt. Suyang. From old times it has developed economic and cultural relations with other countries as weil as major cities like
Pyongyang, Kaesong and etc. Today it has turned into a port city with modern heavy and light industries and developed agriculture.
It has more than 10 universities and 20 colleges, cultural and sport~facilities, hospitais, historlcal remains and relics including Fort on Mt. Suyang, 
Haeju Ice House, Puyong Pavilion, Haeju 9Story and 5-Story Pagodas and Haeju Darani Stele. Puyong Pavillion It was built in Ri dynasty situated in Puyong-dong, Haeju and has been called as one of the 8 Scenic Wonders of Western Part of Haeju.
A pergola was built in 1500 and called Unghyang Pavilion, and later in 1526 another pergola was built on 26 piles in water.
But it was burnt in the Korean War and restored in October Juche 92 (2003). Mt. Suyang  It rises on the dividing spot between Haeju and Sinwon County with many peaks including the highest Sollyu Peak (946 m),
Pakdal, Jangdae and Mae Peaks. The peaks, rock formations ,!-!xtended to the ridges, c1ear waters rolling down the valleys,
cascades and shoals blend together. Fort on Mt. Suyang and other historical remains are in the mountain. Suyangsan Falls lt is high falls flowing down 128 m covering 12.5 m wide. The water starts at Jol Valley of Mt. Jangdae standing on the southeast ridge of Mt. Suyang.
It has been known as one of the 8 Scenic Wonders of Haeju with its foliage in summer, maples in autumn and snowscape. Fort on Mt. Suyang As one of the three forts of Hwanghae Province, it is a stone fort built in Koguryo dynasty linking high and low peaks. lt measures 5 258 m.
Rampart was built on rocks taking the advantages of geographical features. The rampart is 6-7 m high with 14 big and small bastions, general's terraces and varieties of house sites. Sokdamgugok It is located in the middle reaches of the Sokdam Stream in Pyoksong County, South Hwanghae Province. It has 9 valleys extending about 8 km.Sokdam Stream was originally called Kumgang Stream but from the time Ri I (Ryul Gok) who was the famous politician and Confucian scholar
wrote "Song of Kosangugok" (Song of Sokdamgugok) it has been called so. Sokdam is the 5th pool among the 9 valleys. lt represents the most
wonderful view. Sokdamgugok presents unique views of each valley. Rest homes and historical remains are visible. Sohyon It was built as a private school nestled in Unbyong, 5th valley of Sokdamgugok. It was used by Confucian scholar Ri I (1536-1584) in the middle of
Ri dynasty while teaching and writing. Later it was turned into a lecture hall.Three gates, a hall, a temple extends from north to south, a house erected over a monument is on the left of the temple and Yogum Pavilion in front of three gates.
There is Chonggye Hall 300 m southwest from here. Mt. Jangsu Me Jangsu is known as "Mt. Kumgang of Hwanghae". While Me Kumgang is the "prince" of peaks, Me Jangsu prides itself as the "queen" of valleys.
It is 747 m high measuring 10 km from east to west and 8 km from north to south.The view from valleys is the highlight of the mountain. Each of the twelve curves is worth to see with splendid views and interesting legends.Sambaeknyonsu welling out at 6th curve is a famous spring good for health.Mountain fort, Hyonam Temple and Myoum Temple are remained in it. Kyenam Stock Farm Located at Kyenam-ri, Sinwon County, South Hwanghae Province, the stock farm breeds goats, pigs, milk cows, rabbits and others divided in four sections.
It covers an area of 150 OOOrr(. It deals with cheese, butter and yogurt, producing 200 tons of milk and 100 tons of meat a year. Service Facility Haeju Hotel Situated at Haechong-dong, Haeju. First class room: 1, second class rooms: 5, third class rooms: 20 Taekwon-do  Taekwon-do is one of the traditional martial arts of Korea. Koerans have encouraged trainingg martial arts from old days. The most popular martial art was Subakhui in the period of Three Kingdoms. It was especially trained by soldiers of Koryo dynasty. It has been inherited and improved as Taekkyon which
also moved legs at the late Ri dynasty. It was favoured for it trained and protected the body and drove back enemies. Now, it has become improved as
Taekwondo and developed as the national martial art and an international sports game. Taekwon-do helps training body and athletic nerves, promoting
concentration and patience. Today, professional players and fans have been increasing. Mt.Myohyang Region This region inc1udes Mt. Myohyang, one of the 6 celebrated mountains of Korea, International Friendship Exhibition, historical remains and relics,
Ryongmun Cavern, underground beauty and other sights.
One of the six celebrated mountains of Korea, Myohyang prides long history with brilliant culture. It was named as Yonju, Thaebaek but from the early
11 th century it has been called Myohyang for its mystic and fragrant features with the height of 1 909 m. It is divided into Old, New and Outer Hyangsan
periodically and geographically. Mt. Myohyang normally means New Hyangsan (Valley of Myohyang Stream) because of its most special view. Mt. Myohyang
is more famous with International Friendship Exhibition, the archives of praising great men and 1 OOO-odd-year long Buddhist Temple Pohyon.
The highlights of the mountain are Sangwon, Manphok, Chonthae and Chilsong Valleys and Piro Peak where safe trekking routes and varieties of regular points extend.
Hyangsan Town
It is the county seat at the approach to Mt. Myohyang. It consists of traditional Koreanstyle buildings. River Chongchon flows along the one side of Hyangsan Town
while Myohyang Stream flows in from the other side and verge. It measures about 8 km from the town to the mountain.
International Friendship Exhibition It displays some gifts presented to President Kim 11 Sung and General Kim Jong Il by heads of parties, states, public and political figures from various countries.
Opened on August D 26, Juche 67 (1978), the buildings in traditional style seems to be wooden buildings with windows though no timber was used and no windows are hung up. Children's Union Camp The Children's Union Campof Pyongyang City is one of the extracurricular centres for the schoolchildren of Pyongyang. Tt is also called as Myohyangsan Children's Union
Mountaineering Camp sits on the mountain foot. It receives 500 students a time and more than 10 000 students a year from April to October. Pohyon Temple Pohyon Temple is one of the five famous Temples of Korea boasting of over I 000 years. It was built in 1042 but rebuilt between 1441 and 1765. Originally it had 24 buildings and pagodas.
It was the largest temple in Phyongan area and a centre of Buddhism in .the northern part of River Chongchon. It was bumt in the Korean War but restored and even
the Archives of Buddhist Scriptures was built. It consists of Taeung Hall, Manse Pavilion, Kwanum Hall, Ryongsan Hall, Suchung Tempie, Haejang House, Jogye Gate,
Haethal (moksha) Gate, Chonwang (Four Devas) Gate, Archives of 80 000 Wooden Blocks of Complete Collection of Buddhist Scriptures and old buildings, the Quadrangular
9story Pagoda, Octagonal 13story Pagoda, Monument to Pohyon Temple and etc. Octagonal 13-Story Pagoda The Octagonal 13 -Story Pagoda was built at the end of Koryo dynasty.The pagoda is 8.58 m high and one side of octagonal base is 1.2 m long.lts architectural style and decoration shows enough those of late Koryo dynasty. The stylobate is threefold foundation stone of which the upper part , is carved with lotus.
The head is decorated with bronze band and windbells are hung up at every corner of the eaves. They number 104 in all.  Archives of Buddhist Scriptures The 80 000 Wooden Blocks of Complete Collection of Buddhist Scriptures of Complete Collection of Buddhist Scriptures shows Korea's advanced printing skill. Divided in 2 sections,
it preserves the scriptures in the first section and excellent Buddhist images, handicrafts and fine art pieces found in various parts of Korea. Trekking Routes Route to Sangwon Valley The valley stretches between Popwang Peak and southern slope of Oson Peak.It gets its name from the Sangwon Hermitage situated at the height of 500 m high from the valley. Ascending and descending routes are in it. The ascending route starts from
the approach of the valley to Popwang Peak via Sangwon Hermitage. It extends 6.3 km. The sights are stupas area, varieties of waterfalls, pools, pergolas, hermitages and Popwang Peak.The descending route begins from Popwang Peak to Sangwon Hermitage, Chonsin Pavilion, Chuksong Tempie, Oson Pavilion, Kumgang Falls via Pulyong Hermitage. lt is 2 km from
Sangwon to Pulyong Hermitages, 970 m from Pulyong Hermitage to Kumgang Falls and 1.8 km from Kumgang Falls to the approach to Sangwon Valley. Stupas Area It is the area of monks' cemetery. It is situated west of Pohyon Tempie. It was formed from the late Koryo dynasty to the late Ri dynasty. There are 44 stupas in all and the largest one is 2 m high. Sanju Falls It takes its name from the spraying crystal water. The vertical waterfall is one of magnificent falls among those of Mt. Myohyang. It is 17 m high.Ryongyon Pavilion stands at the point where Sanju and Ryongyon Falls verge.  Inho Rock The rock erects like a cliff opposite Sangwon Hermitage. The name is associated with a legend that in old days a tiger guided the route to the rock and the hermitage to the hikers.
It has been known as queerlooking and perspective. The linking peaks and valleys are viewed in all. Sangwon Hermitage Built in the period of Koryo dynasty, the hermitage stands on the precipitous cliffs 565 m high. The present one was rebuilt in 1580. One of the special features of the
architectural structure rs that the 11.8 m-Iong outer beam is put across the front part of the building without an intermediary pillar. But it remains still straight up to now for hundreds of years .Chilsong Pavilion built without using nails and Su Pavilion where spring water wells out blend together. In old days the pavilion was called Pullyu where "Milk of Buddha" sprang out. Popwang Peak As the arrival point of the trekking route, it is famous peak 1 388 m high formed by schistose granite. It is called as "Manmulsang of Mt. Myohyang" for the
multifarious shapes of rocks. Popwang Peak affords a view of River Kuryong meandering Yaksandongdae in Nyonbyon known as one of the 8 Scenic Wonders 
of Northwestern Part, Hyangsan Town, high and low peaks. Route to Manphok Valley The route stretches at the southern slope of Hyangno Peak. It is so fuU of waterfalls that it has come to be called Manphok. Both routes are in the valley;
an ascending route to Tangun Saint Grotto via Kuchung Falls from the approach and a descending route via Hwjang Hermitage starting at Tangun Rock.
The routes extend 6 km. Varieties of falls, pools including Phal Pools and fantastic rocks appear. Chonju Rock  A queer-Iooking rock stands at the height of 420 m , the mid-slope of Takgi Peak. The shape of a pillar supporting the sky gave the rock the name. It just look;g like a rock pillar in far sight. It is 60 m high, lOm wide and 30 m in diameter. The rock is associated with legends that Tangun, founder of Korea exercised bowing targeted at it and a young general blocked up a rain hole of the sky in rainy season with this rock to preserve the beauty of Mt. Myohyang. Pison Falls It is a fantastic typical waterfall falling down vertically. It is 46 m high. It gets its name from a legend that fairies used to ascend to the heavens riding a rainbow hung
over Manphok Valley. Both sides of the falls are surrounded by a dense forest and the sky is viewed from the top of the rock where the water falls down, thus offering a
sight that the water flows down directly from the sky.  Tangun Rock It has known as a viewpoint from oldtimes situated at the mid-slope of Hangno Peak. Manphok Valley with varieties of cascades and cataracts and peak chains stretched.from tqe shore of Myohyang Stream to the south are all viewed from the top of the rock. A little hiking though the peak brings you to Unha Falls, the most magnificent cataract in the mountain and Hyangno Peak. Trekking Route to Piro Peak It features the steepest route which climbers experience the genuine moment of mountaineering. It links to Chonthae Valley and Piro Peak via Paegun Rock.
It has the same de sc en ding route and the other route going round Chilsong Valley from Piro Peak. After climb down Habiro Hermitage from Piro Peak, you can get to the Piromun Regular Point via Kumgang Grotto. Habiro Hermitage The hermitage is on the hill at the confluence of water flowing down from Chonthae and Chilsong Valleys. It was built befotethe '17th century but the present one was
rebuilt in 1882. Poryon Hermitage, Sansin Hall, Chilsong Hall and other buildings stand around it and Poryon Rock towers in front of it. Piro Peak It is the highest 1.909 m peak in Mt. Myohyang. The ancestors often called the highest peak Piro Peak. The top area consists of rocks and grass field where varieties
of flowers that remain in buds because of cold weather are in full bioom in July and August. Spring comes at that time on the peak top whereas summer begins on the
shore of Myohyang Stream. High and low peaks extended far away, fields and the West Sea of Korea are viewed in one sight on the top of Piro Peak. Sollyong Rock The huge, queer-Iooking rock blends together with the surroundings, offering a fantastic view. And it stands at the high position, thus it has been known as one of the famous
sights of the mountain. The rock takes its name from the hermitage at thepoint. The peaks shrouded by clouds are seen on the rock, so the view has been called ! as one of the 8 Scenic Wonders of Mt. Myohyang. Kumgang Hermitage  It was built at the late Koryo dynasty. The architectural style is hard to find that it is roofed with a big rock divided with 3 sections in front and 3 sections in side.
The living room, a kitchen and a back room are all under the rock and the verandah equivalent to 2 sections in front extends out to the grotto. A board written
"Chonghobangjang" is hung under the eaves. Famous priests inc1uding the Great Priest Sosan often lived in it. A spring wells out from the big rock at the east
curve of the hermitage. It is called "Myongansu" known as effective in eye diseases. Ryongmun Cavern It is a lime cavern located at Ryongmun ·Workers' District, Kujang County, North Phyongan Province which belongs to Outer Myohyang. The cavern was formed
for a long time by water-soluble lime underground. This geological wonder has few parallel. It -has two main caverns and tens of side caverns. The drip-drops
from the ceiling created scores of multifarious sights like Kwanmang-dae, Manmul-dong, Phungnyon-dong, Paektumillyong-dong, Kwangmyong-dong and Ryogmun Square. Service Facilities Hyangsan HotelSituated at the shore of Myohyang Stream.Rooms : 228 (first class rooms: 18, second class rooms: 28, third class rooms: 182) Chongchon HotelA two-story traditional building is located at HyangsanTown on the shore of RiverChongchon. Rooms 63 (first class rooms: 2, second class rooms: 4, third class rooms: 57) Kimchi Kirnchi is a unique traditional Korean food and one of the typical side dishes. It is regarded as an essential food by Koreans and they prepare it all year round. Though it has many varieties according to regions, each keeps exhilarating, sourish flavor and a special aroma. It is also nutritious food. Kirnchi is largely
prepared in winter and it becomes to supply half the winter provisions. It is normally prepared with cabbage and radish or other vegetables mixed with red pepper, leek, garlic, ginger and others. Anju Region Touring this region combines Anju City in South Phyongan Province, historical remains and educational facilities all in one.  Anju City Anj u City is situated at the northwest part of South Phyongan Province with timehonoured history. Wide plains, clear water provided favourable conditions for living. Hence the name Anju.
It has developed industry and agriculture including chemical industry centers like Namhung Youth Chemical Complex and many factories beneficial to economic improvement. Univers ities,
colleges, tens of middle and primary schools, theatres, libraries, service facilities, hospitaIs, rest homes and sanatoria. It is highlighted by Yonphung Reservior, remnants of Anju Wall and Paeksang Pavilion. Anju Wall Tt was built in Koguryo and Ri dynasties. It consists of inner, outer and mountain parts, of which the .construction years are ö different. The wall with enough facilities became
the powerful base against several foreign invasions. Only some remnants are visible. Paeksang Pavillion It is a pergola built at a general's terrace of old Anju Wall. It was first built in Koryo dynasty and rebuilt in Ri dynasty. As the northern general's terrace
of Anju Wall it has been known as one of the 8 Scenic Wonders of Western Part of Korea. It was ruthlessly destroyed in the Korean War but restored in April Juche 66 (1977). Chilsong Park Ponds were dug out here and there in Anju Wall. The ponds are full of water. The largest one is Chilsong Pond wh ere there were seven earthheaps as it  symbolizes the Great Bear. It was terribly destroyed in the Korean War but now it has turned into a park for angling and boating. Yonphung School Located at Yonphung-ri, Anju City, South Phyongan Province. Founded in June, Juche 35 (1946), it has 4-year primary course and 6-year middle course.
It is associated with the achievements of President Kim 11 Sung who visited here two times and took himself photos of pupils in new uniform.lt is fully arranged with equipment, laboratories and practice rooms. Taegak Youth Dam It was built after blocking the upstream of River Taedong to form Kaechon-Thaesong Reservoir gravity-operated water canal. It was completed in April Juche 91 (2002). It has 19 sluices, a transfer gantry to move sluice and the Taegak Youth Power Station. Songam Cavern Songam Cavern has been formed by water dripping from limestone through fusion and erosion. It stretches out to Sonam-dong, Kaechon City, South Phyongan Province.
Divided in 10 sections wi th over 70 sights including Kwanmun-dong, Phokphodong, Kiam-dong, Solgyongdong, Sonnyo-dong and Unhadong, the cavern resembles an
underground palace with varieties of wonders. It is even harder to find its riyal for its magnificence and elegance. Sinsollo It is a self-serving dish prepared with varieties of dishes which are put into a bowl called "sinsollo" and boil. The peculiar-shaped sinsollo was used to boil yolgujathang (chafing dish), but later it has come to mean the dish in itself. It is mixed with broils, fries, slices of raw fish and fried meatballs made of fish, vegetables,
herbs, fruits and other ingredients. The food is tasty and nutritious. Service Facility Chongchongang Hotel Located at Phungnyon-dong, Anju City, South Phyongan Province. First c1ass rooms: 2, second c1ass rooms: 2, third class rooms: 17 Sinuiju-Uiju Region Touring this region begins at Sinuiju, a gateway border city lies at the lower reaches of River . Amnok in the northwestern part of Korea and Uiju which has been mostly
prospered in the northwestern part with varieties of historical relics inc1uding old wall gates and pavilions. 
Sinuiju It is the capitalof North Phyongan Province and a gateway horder city. It lies opposite Dandong with River Amnok in between. It is one of the important passages 
to entry and exit for tourists. It is flat areas with alluvial plains at lower reaches of River Amnok, hilly areas in the east and south and alluvial islets in the north.
Sinuiju which was a backward city before liberation has developed into a modern industrial city. It has a Cha Gwang Su Sinuiju Normal University No.l, 'Sinuiju Normal
University No.2, scores of cultural and medical facilities. Revolutionary Museum of Comrade Kim Il Sung It displays the materials of President Kim 11 Sung and General Kim Jong 11 related to the on-spot guidances and their family members' revolutionary achievements.
The statue of the President and the monument to the on-spot guidances stand in front of it. Ponbu Kindergarten It brings up pre-school children. It would a good chance to see the happy local children from the bright faces. From Juche 77 (1988) many Asian and European tourists
visited this kindergarten. The performance staged by the kindergarteners wins popularity. Sinuiju History Museum  It is a provincial museum located at Sinwon-dong, Sinuiju City. Founded on November 30, Juche 36 (1947), it displays historical relics and materials from the primitive
community to the modern age centering on those excavated at the province. Art Studio of North Phyongan Province It is an art-producing centre founded in November Juche 57 (1968). Professional qualified artists and creators work here. Displayed in 6 halls are more than excellent
250 pieces of fine arts. It has over 20 rooms for creation. Uiju  The county lies at the lower reaches of River Amnok, northwest part of North Phyongan Province. As it is situated at the shore of picturesque River Amnok, it is known as
aresort next to Pyongyang and Kaesong. It had been called Ryongman, meaning a curve where dragons lived but from 1117 it has been called so because many heroic men were born here. The backward county has turned into an area with modern central and local industry and developed agriculture. Coal mining and ferrous metal industry
are main industries. Educational facilities including Uiju Industrial University, cultural, sports and medical facilities are in the city.
Uiju Revolutionary Museum It is associated with the revolutionary achievements of Kim Hyong Jik, father of President Kim 11 Sung came here several times from Juche 1 (1912) to Juche 10 (1921) to wage
activities against Japanese invasion. It exhibits materials in 5 halls. 
Uiju Nam Gate It is one of the four gates of wall of Uiju Town built in Ri dynasty situated at Uiju Town of Uiju County. It functioned as a gateway to northwestern part. Therefore there is a hanging
board written "Haedong Jeilgwan" ("the first home in the northwestern part"). The present one was rebuilt in 1613 and enlarged in 1744 and 1767. It changed its tiles in 1849,
colourfully repainted with hanging board "Jangbyon Pavilion". Thonggun Pavilion It was built in Koryo dynasty. It is featured as one of the 8 Scenic Wonders of Western Part of Korea. First built before 990, it was used as the northern general's terrace in Ri dynasty. Service Facilities Amnokgang HotelStands at the shore of River Amnok.First class rooms: 2, second class rooms: 5, third c1ass rooms: 45, fourth class rooms: 13 Nammun Restaurantlt specializes in local dishes of North Phyongan Province situated adjacent to Uiju Nam Gate. It accommodates 70 people. Sariwon Region This region extends around Sarlwon"Folk Street Sariwon, capitalof North Hwanghae Province. Situated at the mid-way of PyongyangKaesong Motorway, it is an ideal resort for a halfway tour. Sariwon Sariwon is the capitalof North Hwanghae Province and it the southern gateway to Pyongyang. Before liberation it was a simple commercial city but has turned into a city with
developed industry and agriculture. It has more than 10 universities including Kye Ung Sang Sariwon University of Agricultre, cultural and health establishments. It is highlighted 
by Mt. Jongbang, Songbul Temple and other sights and historical remains. Sariwon Grape is known as one of its specialities. Sariwon Folk Street Thestreet gives an insight to the visitors of Korea's old folkcustoms. Nestled at the foot of Mt. Kyongam of Sariwon City, it offers excellent cultural heritages created by the Korean
nation with more than 5 000 years as weil as living manners of diligent, optimistic people. It is largely divided in folk amusement centre, folk restaurant, Kyongamsan Hotel,
Sariwon History Museum, folk game ground, Kyongsam Noodle Restaurant and so on. Mt. Kyongam It is arranged as a garden in the city centre. It presents a magnificent view harmonizing with the natural surroundings and varieties 'of plants. Rare flowers bIoom in spring whereas
maples in autumn present breathtaking views with Kyongam and Songun Pavilions. Kyongam Pavillion Tt is situated at the foot of Mt. Kyongam. The pavilion was first built in Masan-ri, Pongsan County in 1436 and later in 1798 it was moved in Kuup-ri, Pongsan County.
And it was removed to this site in 1817. Mt. Jongbang It rises 481 m high at Jongbang-ri, Sariwon City. The mountain ridges appeared a square at the viewer's eye level--hence the name Jongbang. Grotesque rockeries, 
a spring associated with many legends and varieties of flowers match the dense forest. It is famous with its view but historical remains like the mountain fort
and Songbul Temple attract the viewers more. Fort on Mt. Jongbang As the stone fort built at the stiff mountain in Koryo dynasty, it was largely repaired between 1632 and 1635. It measures 12 km. It is 5-6 m high. Southern part which
is the south gate of the fort is about lOm. It had four gates in the east, west, south and north with magnificent gatehouses. The south gatehouse was burnt in the
Korean War and restored. Remained in the fort are the sites of quarters, armory, granny and other buildings. It is rich in water source. It is said that four ponds and
seven wells were in the fort. South Gate of Fort on Mt. Jongbang It is the front gate of the fort. It is also called Jongbang Pavilion. The gate was first built in Koryo dynasty with the fort, rebuilt in 1632 but burned in the Korean War
by US bombs and restored in August Juche 57 (1968).The south gate is largest and strongest among the four gates. The arch is 6.3 m high and 4.2 m wide. Songbul Temple  The temple is situated at the foot of Chonsong Peak, highest in the mountain. It was first built in 898 an rebuilt in Koryo dynasty. It consists of six buildings and 5-story pagoda
inciuding Kuknak and Ungjin Tempies, Chongphung Pavilion, Myongbu Tmple, Unha Hall and Sansin Pavilion Poman Fish Farm Located at Poman-ri, Sohung County, North Hwanghae Province, it covers an area of 34 hectares with 48 ponds. There grow rainbow trout, carp, silver carp, grass fish and catfish in the farm.
It produces 60 tons of fishes a year. Visitors can fish in the farm, make dish with the caught fish, take and serve themselves. Unjong Stock Farm Located at Unjong-ri, Pongsan County, North Hwanghae Province. It cultivates rice, corn, bean and vegetables. The stock farm breedsgoats, pigs, geese and others. It covers an area of 12.000 hectares with 3.200 hectares of grass. Cheese, butter and yogurt are processed in the processing room. Service Facility Sariwon March 8 Hotel Located at Sinyang-dong, Sariwon, North Hwanghae Province.First class room: 1, second class rooms: 3, third class rooms: 20 Pyongyang OnbanAs one of the Korean dishes, Pyongyang onban is served with boiled rice in a bowl dressed with sliced chicken, mushrooms, shredded egg fry and pouring chicken soup inside.
It looks more appetizing for it is capped with green bean pancake. Kaesong Region One can experience the time-honoured history, brilliant culture of the region and tragic division of the Korean nation. Kaesong It is a beautiful city with a long history situated at the middle west of Korea. From old times it has been called as "Songak" or "Songdo" for many evergreen pine trees and 
fantastic rocks. Kaesong was the capital of Koryo (918-1392), first unified state on the Korean peninsuia and is a city on the demarcation line which bisects a country
and a nation. It is divided in an old and a new cityareas. Touring includes a city tour, Panmunjom, King Kongmin's Mausoleum, the Concrete Wall and Pakyon Falls. As 1t
was the capitalof Koryo, it has varieties of historical remains and relics. Mt. Janam Stands in the city centre, it stretched from Mt. Songak. It affords a full view of Mt. Songak behind and city center in front on the mountain top. Kwandok Pavilion,
Sungyang Lecture Hall, Sonjuk Bridge are seen at the foot of Mt. Janam known as a sight from old times. The statue of President Kim 11 Sung stands at the top. Kaesong Nam Gate It was the south gate of the inner fort of Walled City of Kaesong, capitalof Koryo, built in 1391-1393 . Originally there were 9 gates at the inner fort but only the
gatehouse of Nam Gate has remained. The Bell of Yonbok Tempie, one of thè 5 famous beUs of Korea is hung up in it. Cast in 1346 and hung in Yonbok Tempie,
it was moved here after the temple was burnt in 1563. It is 3.12 m high, 1.9 m round in its mouth, 23 cm thick and about 14 tons in weight. Sungyang Lecture Hall It was a private Confucian school of Koryo dynasty. As one of the typical lecture hall it was first built late in Koryo dynasty and rebuilt in 1573 in Ri dynasty.
According to the layout style, 1t laid teaching hall in front and a building for memorial services behind. The east and west dormitories for students are in the courtyard and a hall in front.  Sonjuk Bridge It is a small stone bridge built in 1216. It is the site where Ri Song Gye murdered Jong Mong Ju, loyal servant of Koryo dynasty in 1392 at the time of late Koryo dynasty.
Originally it was called Sonji, but renamed after a bamboo tree sprouted from the place where Jong shed blood. In 1780 Jong Ho In, one of the descendants of him
enclosed with rails to memorize him and built another bridge by it. Monument to Loyalty They were built in Ri dynasty to infuse loyalty of people toward the dynasty as Jong did. The left one was built in 1740 (l6th year of King Yongjo of Ri dynasty) and the
right one in 1872 (9th year of King Kojong of .Ri dynasty). Engraved in the monuments are the handwritings of the kings in praise of him. Mt. Songak The evergreen pine trees gave the mountain the name. It is 490 m high. Manwoldae, site of old royal palace, chomsongdae, an observatory, Koryo Museum, the outer fort of the Walled City of Kaesong and other remains are at the foot of the mountain. Koryo Museum It was a Confucian educational facility of Koryo dynasty but now it became a museum displayed historical remains and relics showing the foundation and development
of Koryo dynasty. In 992 Kukjagam, the then highest education organ was built and later installed Taesong Temple more. From 1308 it was called Songgyungwan,  but bumt in 1592 in the period of Imjin Patriotic War and restored in 1602. It functioned as an educational organ to teach Confucianism and train feudal officials
for the sons of aristocrats and a centre to hold memorial services for the famous Confucians. It comprisesover 20 buildings and the main buildings are laid out in north-southdirection. Over 1 000 articles and materials are preserved in the museum. More than 1.000 year-old gingko and zelkova trees grow in the courtyard. Manwoldae It was the site of royal palace built early in Koryo dynasty and used the whole time of the dynasty. Situated at the foot of Mt. Songak, it was bumt in 1361 by
foreign invasion and only the site is remained. Divided in royal and imperialpalaces, it had Sungphyong Gate with 2-story pavilion past Kwanghwa Gate, the front gate  of imperial palace, and Sinbong and Changhap Gates after passing a stone bridge. Among them the 2-story Sinbong Gate was magnificently built for the king and his servants to watch games and inspeet troops . After climbing the steps of embankment Hoegyong Hall, the main building of the pal ace and Janghwa Hall, Wondok Hall,
Jangnyong Hall, Kondok Hall and other buildings were laid out in front and back on the left and right. Manwoldae is a precious cultural heritage. Chomsongdae It functioned as an astronomical and meteorological observatory in Koryo dynasty. It features the superior foundation and precise assembling technique. Four square
granite poles were erected as pillars and they were topped with a flat stone. Varied astronomical and meteorological observations were carried out in Koryo such as  over 30 times of sunspot observations between 1024 and 13 83 . Those materials are displayd in the Koryo Museum. Anhwa Temple As one of the temples of Koryo, it was built in 930 on the mid-slope of Mt. Songak. It belonged to Wangsin, one of the cousins of Wanggon. It consists of Taeung Hall,
Myongbu Hall, Obaek Hall, 7story pagoda and a dormitory. A Buddist image and an altar are in the Taeung Hall and the images of five hundred arabata who attained
Nirvana lie on seven daises around the Buddhist image. Myongbu Hall only preserves its site. Kwanum Temple Built in Koryo dynasty, it has Kwanum Grotto, Taeung Hall, a dormitory, auxiliary buildings, 7-story pagoda and etc. First built in 970, it was enlarged in 1393.
The present one was rebuilt in 1464. Pakyon Falls As one of the three famous waterfalls of Korea, Pakyon Falls is situated about 25 km north of the city centre. At the top of the falls 37 m high is 8m round pond named Pakyon.
Below the falls is Komo Pool. It is associated with lots of legends. King Wanggon's Mausoleum It is the mausoleum of King Wanggon (877943) who founded Koryo. It was renovated at the foot of Mt. Songak on January 31 , Juche 83 (1994) on the occasion of his 1.117th birthday.
It was built on three terraces with granite sculptures, the gateway and a hall for memorial services and others. Stands in front of the gateway the monument bearing the
handwriting of the President, saying the "Monument to the Renovated Mausoleum of King Wanggon, Founder of Koryo". King Kongmin's Mausoleum It is a twin tomb of King Kongmin and his queen. He ascended the throne in 1352 and after his wife was dead in 1365 he designed the tombs and conducted the
construction for 7 years till 1372. It consists of twin tombs, sculptures of civil and military servants on both sides and a house for memorial services. It is a precious 
remain preserved most as it was. Pansanggi Pansanggi is a set of dishes for a table. All dishes are put in same bowls capped with lids. A set of dishes ranges from 5 to 11 without counting boiled rice and soup.
The famous Kaesong Pansanggi presents a gorgeous blend harmonising with brass bowls laid out in front of boiled rice and soup. Panumnjom  It lies 8 km southeast of Kaesong city centre. Originally Panmunjom was a village between Kaesong and Seoul. The humbie rural village has been wide known after the
Armistice Talks were held. The meeting hall where Armistice Talks were held and the hall where the Armistice Agreement was signed are in it. The conference halls
for Military Armistice Commission and the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission straddle the Military Demarcation Line. Where Truce Was Signed It is the place where the signing ceremony was held. It stands side by side with the meeting hall for the armistice talks. Preserved here are the table on which the Armistice Agreement
was signed, chairs, flags, documents and etc. Thongil House Stands on the Pamunjom Security Area, it functions the building for varieties of meetings and mutual contacts for national reunification. It was the venue of grand national conference of
political parties and public organizations, Pan-Korea Rallies for peace and reunification of Korea and mutual contacts. Monument to Autograph It is the monument to the handwriting of President Kim 11 Sung who examined the document related to national reunification and signed on it on his previous day of passing away.
It is 9.4 m long and 7.7 m high. Concrete Wall  It is one of the military establishments built in south side of DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) across east and west by south Korean separatists from Juche 65 (1976) to Juche 68 (1979).
This wall gives visitors an insight to the tragic division of one-blood Korean Nation who had lived on the same territory with same language. It measures 240 km long, 58 m high,
10-19 m thick at the base with pillboxes and iron gates in different sites.
Ryongthong Temple It is famous as the holy placeof Korean Chonthae Sect of Buddhism, nestled at the Ryongthong Valley of Mt. Ogwan 12 km of the city centre. The founder is Great Priest Taegak, whose family name is Wang,
name Hu and other name Uichon. He was titled Great Priest Taegak after he attained Nirvana. The temple was built early in the Koryo dynasty and existed till the 16th century.  But the hundreds-year-Iong weedy temple was restored in October Juche 94 (2005) with the main temple section, monks' living quarters, a shrine section, a court yard and Kyongson Hall. Service Facilities Kaesong Folk Hotel Traditional Korean residential houses built in Ri dynasty were turned into a hotel and opened in Juche 78 (1989).First class rooms: 2, second class rooms: 4, third class rooms: 44 Janamsan Hotel  Situated at the foot of Mt. Janam.First class room: 1, second class rooms: 4, third class rooms: 37 Thongil Restaurant Nestled at the foot of Mt. Janam in the city centre. It specializes in Korean dishes. pansanggi, insam takgom and Kaesong yakbap (boiled glutinous rice with dried persimmons,
chestnuts, jujubes, brackens, sliced mushrooms, honey and soy sauce) are recommended.
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