ESCAPADE ARTS & SHOW IN NORTH KOREA
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Day 01 PYONGYANG D |
Upon arrival, welcome by the local guide at Pyongyang airport and check-in at the hotel. Note: Rooms are available from 2pm. Enjoy a day at leisure in the capital then, in the evening, transfer for a delicious traditional dinner, a Korean barbecue. Overnight in Pyongyang. |
Day 02 PYONGYANG B L D |
After breakfast, the day is dedicated to Pyongyang city. Depart through the city’s subway a rare opportunity to share the Pyongyangese daily life. Get off at the station at Arc of Triumph for shopping in one of the state owned boutiques. Then, depart for Mansudae Hill and its huge statues of President Kim Il Sung and General Kim Jong Il before reaching Kim Il Sung Square. Visit Mansudae art studio exhibiting quality works: paintings, embroideries, ceramics, wood carvings, mosaics, sculptures, etc. Finally visit the Grand Library protecting nearly 30 million of books. Lunch is at local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Mangyondae Children’s Palace and Korean Film Studio, which we call “Pyongllywood” which has produced more than 10 000 movies. Return to hotel in the late afternoon. Dinner is at hotel or local restaurant. Note: The statues of Kim Il Sung President and Kim Jong Il Former Leader are not a tourist activity, therefore it is obligate to observe strictly the protocol when visiting. Inclinations, silence, respect and wreaths flowers are requested. |
Day 03 PYONGYANG–KAESONG B L D |
After breakfast, visit Korean Fine Arts’ Museum exhibiting realistic-Socialists’ works but also traditional Korean art. Before lunch at the local restaurant, visit Kwangbop Buddhist Temple and Revolution Martyrs’ cemetery. In the afternoon depart to Kaesong, once the capital of the Koryo Dynasty and today listed World Heritage by UNESCO. Cooking demonstration in the evening, including preparation of rice cakes and kimchi. Dinner is at hotel or local restaurant. |
Day 04 KAESONG–PYONGYANG B L D |
After breakfast, walk from the hotel through the city center of Kaesong towards the South Gate. Then, depart to visit the DMZ where the armistice talks began. Visit Koryo History museum located within the walls of the very first university in Korea. Lunch is at local restaurant. In the afternoon return to the city by road. Entertainment on arrival at Pyongyang’s circus. World renowned, this circus has repeatedly received the Golden Clown of Monte Carlo Festival. Very popular in the country, the circus offers a quality show illustrating Korean traditions. Dinner is at hotel or local restaurant. |
Day 05 PYONGYANG B |
After breakfast, time is at leisure at the hotel. Note: Rooms shall be released by 12pm (noon). Depending on the flight schedule, transfer to the airport for the departure the flight. End of our services. |