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Mt. Paektu Region

This region presents Lake Samji, Rimyongsu Falls, Taehong Plain, revolutionary sites and battle sites in Pochon, the splendid view of mountain town and landscapes around Mt. Paektu, ancestral mountain of Korea.

Mt. Paektu

Mt. Paektu is the best one among the six celebrated mountains of Korea. It is sistuated at the northwestern part of Samijiyon County, Ryanggang Province sharing borders with China. The mountain was formed by volcanic eruption towards the third period of the Cenozoic Era, creating a magnificent and majestic feeling. It is the highest mountain in Korea 2750 m high. It is the holy place where President Kim Il Sung waged anti-Japanese revolutionary struggles to liberate Korea 502_Mount_Paektuand General Kim Jong 11 was bom. The top of mountain surrounded by peaks including Janggun, Hyangdo and Haebal Peaks and the crater lake Chon in the centreinvites visitors to share its unique sights. The lake is the deepest mountain lake in the world. It covers an area of 9.16 kof and measures 14.4 km around. The deepest bottom measures 384 m. lts water freezes from midOctober to mid-June next year. Hundreds species of animals and plants live on the shore. It has three spas with 50 cm in diameter and tens of spas less than that size on the northern shore. An aerial cableway and steps extend from the mountain to the lake.

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Secret Camps Area

 

Secret Camp in Mt. Paektu

It was the secret camp No.l where headquarters of the Korean People's Revolutionary Army was situated.
Preserved here are the Native Home of the General, log cabins of headquarters, barracks of guards, a sewing workshop, a secretariat, a printing house, an arms repair shop, sloganbearing trees and other relics.

General Kim Jong Il's Native Home in Mt. Paektu

It is the historie home where General Kim Jong Il was bom on February 16, Juche 31 (1942). Preserved here are the relics used by him in his childhood. Sloganbearing trees engraved by guerrillas in praise of his birth grów around the home.

Jong Il Peak

The peak rises on Sobaeksu Valley in the Secret Camp in Mt. Paektu. It is 1798 m high. The peak with
letters "Jong Il 505_Jong_Il_Peak_North_KoreaPeak" engraved on white granite boards are viewed from the native home. The shape of the granite board with engraved letter "Jong" means Janggun Peak of Mt. Paketu, "Il" a square mirror and "Peak" a flower basket.
 

Ode Monument

 It is the monument to the ode composed by President Kim Il Sung on the occasion of the 50th birthday of General Kim Jong Il.

 

Lake Samji Area

Lake Samji

Once it had been a river but it turned into a lake as aresult qf the volcanic eruption of Mt. Paektu. At first seven lakes of big and small size existed but they changed as marshy fields, remaining three lakes. No water flows in and out. The biggest lake measures 2.3 km round and
3.8 m deep at maximum. It is the only lake in Korea that a river turned into a lake by volcanic eruption. Grand Monument on Lake Samji stands on the shore with the mountain as a background blending with surroundings including halls for explorers and lodgings in unique style

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Grand Monument on Lake Samji509_lake_samji_north_korea

It was built to hand down the revolutionary achievements of the President who led the anti-Japanese struggles to victory. The torch tower and a monument rise on the left side and the "Bugier of Advance", grand granite group sculpture on the right side around the statue of the President. More than 80 sculptural groups including "Homeland", "Reverence", "Advance", "Battle", Camping" and "Water of Homeland" extend in front as a big epical picture with the mountain and lake as a background.

Kapsan-Musan Guard Road

It was a military road built up by Japanese troops from Juche 26 (1937) to early May Juche 28 (1939) 510_grand_monument_lake_samji_north_korea
before liberation to strengthen the border guard. It is associated with the achievements that a KPRA unit led by the President marched more than 40 km in broad daylight on May 21 just before the completion of the road by applying the tactic of the 400 km rush march.

Samjiyon County Seat

It is the base of Mt. Paektu tour. 90.9 % of the town is covered by mountains. Roads stretched to various ways, colourful, cozy houses, buildings in unique alpine style and parks blend together, offering a picturesque view.511_grand_monument_lake_samji_north_korea

Paektu Hall

It functions as a general relief map of revolutionary sites and · battle sites of Mt. Paektu. Opened in October Juche 91 (2002), it depicts the shape of magnificent Mt. Paektu. It is composed of General Introductory Hall and halls of secret camps in Mt. Paektu, Lake Chon, Lake Samji, Rimyongsu Falls and Mu Peak-Taehong Plain.  513_samjiyon_county_seat_north_korea

 

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 Schoolchildren's Palace


Samjiyon Schoolchildren's Palace is an extracurricular centre of the county schoolchildren situated at Samjiyon Town. The palace is well arranged harmonizing with the alpine region. More' than 600 students involve in the circles related to arts, sports, science and etc.

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Rimyongsu Area

Chongbong Bivouac

It is the bivouac where the main force of the KPRA spent the first night on the way to Musan Area. The peak thickly covered with green woods gave the name Chong Peak. The statue of the President with the shape of
planning of an operation stands on it as well as the sites of headquarters, barracks, a kitchen, a well spring
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Rimyongsu Falls

It is unique falls that the water of Lake Chon flows out from the ground-water zone and down through the slopes of cliffs. It never freezes in winter. The volume is 0.8 m' per second. 42 big and small falls flow within 4-km-section. It is 6 m high in average.The falls in winter with frostworks affords a peculiar view which is even harder to find its rival.


Rimyongsu Barrage Revolutionary Site517_rimyongsu_falls_north_korea

Associated with the achievements of both leaders, it stretches out on the bank of Rimyongsu agaiilst the background of the faUs. The monument to the on-spot guidance of the President, a workers' hall and historical buildings stand on it.

Taehong Plain Area

Taehongdan Revolutionary Battle Site

The site is associated with the achievement of the President who led the Taehongdan Battle                         to victory on May 23, Juche 28 (1939). It was 519_taehongdan_revolutionary_battle_site_north_koreathe biggest battle waged in the homeland at that time.
The plain lie vast on the height of over 1 000 m. The Monument to the Victorious Battle in Musan
Area was erected.

Sinsadong Revolutionary Site

The site is associated with the revolutionary achievements of the President. The fourth village appeared in the area was called "Sadong", and later a new village appeared next to it. Hence the name of the village Sinsadong, meaning a new Sadong. The monument to the revolutionary achievements, a workers' hall and other relics are in the site.

Hysesan-Pochon Area520_monument_to_victorious_pochonbo_battle_north_korea

Hyesan

As the provincial capitalof Ryanggang Province, it lies opposite Changbai, China with River Amnok in between.
The name Hyesan was originated from the words lilt is favoured by mountains". Situated at the height of 715 m
from the sea, it lies at the highest point as a city in the country. It is fully arranged with educational, cultural and
health facilities. Historical remain Kwaegung Pavilion attract the eyes.

Monument to Victorious Pochonbo Battle

It was built to memorize the Victorious Pochonbo Battle led by the President in the period of anti-Japanese armed struggles. The bronze statue of the President stands in the centre and the group sculptures of the guerrillas behind. The monument is 38.7 m high.

Kwaegung Pavillion

It functioned a role of south gate of Hyesan-jin castie as the important gateway for northern defence at the 521_kwaegung_pavilionearly period of Ri dynasty. Hyesan-po castie was replaced by Hyesan-jin castle after it was rebuilt in 1421 and used up to the end of Ri dynasty.

Pochon

It is one of the ordinary county seats of Ryanggang Provinee 21 km of Hyesan City. It is a historic site where the President led the main force of the KPRA on June 4, Juehe 26 (1937), organized and waged the Pochonbo Battle to deal a heavy blow to the Japanese troops and to kindie the torchlight of the national liberation. The statue of the President stands on the spot where he delivered a speech. The then battle sites, old buildings and home sites are preserved as they were.

Service Facilities

Hyesan Hotel 524_pochon_north_korea
Situated at the city centre of Hyesan with 38 rooms.
Pegaebong Hotel
Located at Samjiyon Town, it consists of 2 buildings with 130 rooms.
First class rooms: 4, second class rooms: 9, third class rooms: 117

  

River Tuman Region

As the region halfway of River Tuman, it lies opposite Longjing, Turnen and Hunchun, riverside cities of China, offering favourable conditions for travel. Available here are sightseeing tours peculiar to this region including Hoeryong, Onsong and Kyongwon as weil as exploring tours related to revolutionary sites and battle sites. 525_hoeryong_north_korea

Hoeryong

As a riverside city situated in the northern part of North Hamgyong Provice, Hoeryong is one of the oldest eities in the northern region. It lies opposite Jilin, China with River Tuman in between. It is a mountainous area rich in underground and forest resources fovourable to develop economy. It has modern industry and multiple agriculture. The highlights are the Native Home where anti -Japanese heroine Kim Jong Suk was born, a revolutionary museum of Comrade Kim Jong Suk and Osan Hill, a scenic wonder of North Hamgyong Province.

Kim Jong Suk's Native Home in Hoeryong526_kim_jong_suks_native_home_hoeryong_north_korea

It is the house where Mother Kim Jong Suk was bom. Her family was so poor to live in a house so they shared the house. A few utensils telling the signs of poverty are preserved here.

Revolutionary Museum of Comrade Kim Jong Suk

It displays the materials and relics in 16 showrooms, showing her brilliant life, revolutionary achievements and noble mind. Opened in October Juche 63 (1974) and rebuilt in September Juche 71 (1982) and displayed additional materiais.

Mangyang Ferry527_revolutionary_museum_comrade_kim_jong_suk_north_korea

She used this ferry when she crossed River Tuman departing homeland in April Juche 11 (1922) with her family. The ferryboat and a monument are in the site.

Onsong

The county situated in the northern part of North Hamgyong Province faces northeast regiön of China across River Tuman. It gets its name from the meaning of a quiet land. It is hiIly area situated in the northern tip, 525_hoeryong_north_koreathus it is much affected by continental climate. Before liberation it was a backward agricultural area, but now it has developed local industry with coal mining and other sectors and multiple agricultures. Revolutionary sites related to President Kim Il Sung are in the county as weIl as historica1remains and relics.

Turu Peak Revolutionary Site

President Kim Il Sung organized the first ' domestic party organization here on October 1, Juche 19 (1930) in 528_river_tuman_regio_north_korea
his early years of revolutionary activities. It is situated on top of Turu Peak 8 km east of Onsong.

Mt. Wangjae

Five low peaks rise 4 km north of Onsong Town and the highest one is Mt. Wangj a e . Th e Pre s i den t came here leading a unit of the KPRA on March 11, Juche 22 (1933) and held a historic meeting to arouse the entire people to victorious anti-Japanese revolutionary war. Preserved around the mountain are Thamakgol Revolutionary Site and other revolutionary sites.529_river_tuman_regio_north_korea

Grand Monument on Mt. Wangjae

It was built to convey the immortal revolutionary achievements of the President. It comprises the statu e of the President, main group sculptures, a torch tower, auxiliary group sculptures, monument to revolutionary activities on Mt. Wangjae and a group sculptures of eulogy.


Wangjaesan Revolution Museum530_turu_peak_revolutionary_site_north_korea

It displays materials related to President Kim 11 Sung from his early years of revolutionary activities to the liberation of the country. Opened in October Juche 64 (1975), it consists of 16 rooms.

Ryuda Islet

It is associated with the achievements of the President who launched out into homeland in the period of antiJapanese struggles. Located about 4 km of Kyongwon Town, it has a revolutionary site and farmers' dwellings. The name Ryuda was originated from many willow trees. 531_grand_monument_on_mt

Service Facility

Hoeryong Hotel Located at Nammun-dong, Hoeryong City. Four floors and 34 rooms
(first class rooms: 2, second class rooms: 4, third class rooms: 28)

Rijosillok

It is a royal chronicles of Ri dynasty existed 519 years from 1392 to 1910. The daily records of historica1 facts amount to 900 volumes consisting of 1 763 parts, relating to politics, economy, culture, military, foreign affairs, history, geography and other spheres. Also written in detail are the life manners and traditions of the capital and local cities as weIl as those of neighbouring countries and tribes. It includes peasants' uprisings, facts on struggles against foreign invasions and singular natural phenomena. 533_rijosillok_north_korea 

Junggang Region

Touring this region includes visits to revolutionary sites and museum related Kim Hyong Jik, outstanding leader of anti-Japanese national liberation movement in Korea, the President in his childhood and his family members.

Junggang County

Situated on the shore of River Amnok", northern part of Jagang Province, Junggang lies opposite China across the river. The ground becomes gradually low from south to north. 58 % of the county is 400-800 m high above sea level while that of 26 % is 800-1 000 m high above sea level. At the shore of the river extends Junggang Field, one of the three fields of Jagang Province. Continental climate is distinct in the region. So the temperature in winter is very low and high in summer. The county has various schools, a cultural house, a hospital and other service facilities. It is associated with the revolutionary activities of President Kim 11 Sung, General Kim Jong 11 and Kim Hyong Jik who was here from end of February to early autumn of Juche 8 (1919).

Junggang Revolutionary Site

It is a hi storic site associated wi th the activities of Kim Hyong Jik and President Kim Il Sung in his childhood. The statue of Kim Hyong lik who crossed River Amnok with hard determination on his way to move activity centre from Junggang to Linjing, China stands at the site.

Inn

Kim Hyong lik stayed here to wage energetic activities. lt is situated at the roadside.

Post Office

He contacted organizations at home and abroad to raise funds for revolutionary activities through the post office. And he dispatched notices to the vicious officials who served the Japanese organs to behave prudently.

Nupdong House

President Kim Il Sung and Mother Kang Pan Sok carried secret messages to help Kim Hyong Jik, packed secret documents as "parcels" and "herbal medicines" and carried them to Linjiang, China for antiJapanese fighters.

Angling Site

Kim Hyong lik used this site as a liaison spot and education spot taking the advantage of many fishers to avoid policemen.

Changphyong Private School

He used this school as a secret liaison office. Young President often carried messages to help his father.

Junggang Meeting Place

After he moved the base to the riverside of Amnok, Kim Hyong Jik held a meeting of anti-Japanese fighters to wage armed struggles .


Sinsong School

Kim Hyong Jik educated progressive teachers and patriotic youth and students and gave anti-Japanese lectures on realizing proletarian revolution.

Tonggu Drugstore

Kim Hyong lik prepared medicines for revolutionary activities and guided meetings of fighters for national independence to fortify the mass foundation.

Junggang Revolutionary Museum

It was built to convey the revolutionary achievements of Kim Hyong Jik. Originally materials were displayed in the Junggang "Inn", opened with the title "Hyangtho House" in August Juche 47 (1958) and renamed as present in July Juche 57 (1968). Later in October Juche 66 (1977) a museum was arranged and displayed supplemented more materials.

8 scenic wonders of Songun

The sunrise over Mt. Paektu, the snowscape of Tabaksol Post, royal azalea of Chol Ridge, a noctumal view of langja Riverside, echoing of Ullim Falls, the horizon over Handure Field, a view of Poman-ri and potato flowers of Taehong Plain.