Monday 26^th July

Morning

• Meet your YPT guide at 7:30am inside the entrance of the Dandong Railway Station to collect train ticket, DPRK visa and go through DPRK procedure.
• Board the 10:00am train from Dandong.
• Arrive in Sinuiju to go through DPRK entry procedure.
• Ride on into Pyongyang and enjoy the beautiful countryside along the way.

Afternoon

• Optional lunch on the train (50RMB extra)
• 6:45pm arrival in Pyongyang to be met by your local Korean guides
• Driving city tour of Pyongyang, including us stopping at Kim Il Sung Square for a walk and pictures
• Dinner at a local Korean restaurant on Ryomyong Street
• Check in and overnight at Chongnyon Hotel.

Tuesday 27^th July – Victory Day!

Morning

• Walk through Mansudae Fountain Park and see the mosaic pictures of President Kim Il Sung and the leader Kim Jong Il.
• Visit Mansudae Grand Monument – the two large bronze statues of President Kim Il Sung and Leader Kim Jong Il overlooking the city. (Optional extra – you can present a bouquet of flowers for 5 euro)
• Grand People’s Study House – library and academic centre for adult learners. This grand building is built in the Korean style and affords a great view over the central square.
• Foreign Language Bookshop – shopping central for books, pins, DVD’s, CD’s and periodicals in English and other foreign Languages, followed by a brisk walk to:
• Kim Il Sung Square – the central square of Pyongyang City.

Afternoon

• Lunch at a local Korean restaurant to sample the famous Pyongyang cold noodles or the well known Korean Bibimbap dish
• Pyongyang Metro! Ride from Stop 1 to Stop 2 then on to stop 6! Exiting to:
• The Arch of Triumph- The largest Victory Arch on the planet- it celebrates the victory over the Japanese and the return of the general Kim Il Sung to his home city.
• Visit the recently renovated Korean War Museum – let the expert local guide show you around the enormous museum featuring dioramas, locally used weapons, tanks etc, and captured American equipment!
• USS Pueblo – The only US Naval Ship still held captive by another nation.
• Special celebratory events (optional: approx 20 euros) – Yet to be confirmed but we will take part in any birthday events that are possible for tourists to attend. These may include a parade, a circus performance, and possibly some other surprises.
• Spectate and/or join in on the Pyongyang university students performing a mass dance near an iconic DPRK monument – fantastic for rare photo opportunities!
• Juche Tower- The tallest stone tower in the world it represents the eternally burning Korean Juche Ideology.
• Monument to the Party Foundation – built in 1995 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the worker’s party
• Stop by Kwangbok Department store – one of the busiest stores in Pyongyang where we can buy local goods using the local currency
• Stop by the local Mansugyo Beer Bar for refreshments – here there are seven different types of locally brewed beer! Soft drinks, coffee and juices also available
• Dinner at National restaurant with performance!
• To be confirmed: we’ll join the locals on Kim Il Sung Square and watch the fireworks light up over the Taedong River.
• Overnight in the Chongnyon Hotel

Wednesday 28^th July

Morning

• Up early for a chance to swim in the outdoor pool at the hotel (5 euros)
• Check out of hotel
• Slow drive to the train station stopping at a few interesting places for last photos
• Board the 10:25am train to Dandong

Afternoon

• Optional lunch on the train (50RMB extra)
• 4:30pm arrival in Dandong
• Tour concludes – if you need to make any accommodation or a way out of Dandong please let us know!

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