Guide to the Junggang Region Touristically one of the least visited places in North Korea (for western guests anyway), it lies opposite of our favourite Chinese cities from borderlands, Linjiang, which you can read about here. Junggang County is in…
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Pochon County
Introduction to Pochon. Poch’ŏn County is a county in Ryanggang Province, North Korea. It looks westward across the AmnokRiver/Tumen River to China. It is, therefore, one of the many amazing places we get to see on one of our borderlands…
Read MoreMilitary Foundation Day
When is Military Foundation Day in North Korea? When is Military foundation day in North Korea? Well, there are two answers, February 8th, and April 25th, and as always, there is a story behind this… North Korea, much like the…
Read More10 Facts About North Korea
Let’s face it, North Korea is an inherently interesting place. It’s one of the few places on Earth we can’t just load up Google and start digitally walking its streets. We can’t even talk to its citizens for the most…
Read MoreBirdwatching in North Korea
When it comes to a trip to the DPRK you may be thinking about political and historical sights, factories and collective farms, the border with South Korea at the DMZ. You may even be thinking about a trip to the…
Read MoreMAKING A NORTH KOREA DOCUMENTARY: CAN I FILM IN THE DPRK?
YPT’S GUIDE TO MAKING A NORTH KOREA DOCUMENTARY Planning on making a North Korea documentary? Here’s our comprehensive guide on how to do just that! 1. Don’t try to be VICE — get creative with your North Korea documentary! In…
Read MoreThe North Korean Railway
If you’ve spent any time following Young Pioneer Tours, you’re probably aware that we are nothing if not passionate ferroequinologists (pretentious-speak for ‘train enthusiasts’). To our mind, there’s nothing more fun that travelling on the North Korean railway, and we…
Read MoreKorean Age reckoning
Without wanting to be accused of being worse than Mussolini, I personally like how we calculate age in the West. You get born, on your first birthday you’re one, and then your age goes up on every birthday. I’ll be…
Read MoreKorean New Year
Whilst the holidays of North and South Korea have diverged over the years and cultural differences have become more pronounced (Kim Jong Il’s birthday, for instance, is obviously not a South Korean holiday), there are nevertheless some festivals that the…
Read MoreWhat are Kimilsungia and Kimjongilia?
There are many things named after the first leader of North Korea, Kim Il Sung, but Kimilsungia is one of the few that you can actually take home with you. Kimilsungia The story goes that Kim Il Sung travelled to…
Read MoreAustralians in North Korea
Are there any Australians in North Korea? The history of Australia-DPRK relations might not exactly be a saga for the ages, but it is not without incident or, indeed, the odd amusing story. We have a particular interest in this,…
Read MoreMade in DPRK – Samjiyon Tablet
North Korea often unfairly has a reputation as a place where things don’t work, but it really should be remembered that they are also a nation under some extremely prohibitive sanctions. They are also governed by the Juche ideology of…
Read MoreWhat’s the cheapest way to get from North Korea to Singapore?
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the city-state of Singapore may seem worlds apart. To the outsider, visions of Singapore being a liberal free-market zone emphasizing cosmopolitanism and religious pluralism hold themselves in stark contrast to the view that…
Read MoreDirect flights to North Korea from Vietnam to begin in June
Following a surge in bookings following the March DPRK-USA summit in Hanoi, a Vietnamese travel agency has entered into a deal with the Korea International Travel Company (KITC) to charter flights direct from Vietnam to Pyongyang. The official memorandum of…
Read MoreNorth Korean Restaurants in Shanghai
A question we often get at YPT is : Where can you find North Korean restaurants outside of the DPRK? It’s an understandable question; DPRK restaurants offer an experience that is often very intriguing, a great standard of service and…
Read MoreWhen North Korea Hosted an International Event
Seeing Kim Jong Un centre-stage in both Singapore and Hanoi was without doubt a monumental event, but this was far from the first time North Korea had tried to be big on the international stage. Back in 1989 they hosted…
Read MoreStaying at the Yanggakdo Hotel
If you’re planning on visiting North Korea, and indeed Pyongyang, then there’s a decent chance you will end up staying at the Yanggakdo Hotel. Although historically the most popular hotel for tourists, fewer and fewer groups actually stay here. It…
Read MoreA look into the Mount Myohyang Region
While Mount Myohyang which is nestled about 2 and a half hours North of Pyongyang may not be as famous as some of the DPRK’s other mountains (Paketusan, Kumgangsan) it is indeed a hidden gem and an incredibly popular place…
Read More5 Reasons to visit Mt. Kumgang
Located in the south of North Korea and a stone’s throw from the border with South Korea, Mount Kumgang is a gorgeous mountain with breathtaking natural scenery. We list the top 5 reasons for visiting this North Korean national treasure….
Read MoreHow to get from Pyongyang to Hanoi
We were glad to hear that, just like us at YPT, Marshal Kim Jong Un is a long-train-ride enthusiast and will potentially be going all the way to Hanoi for the upcoming summit with President Donald Trump by train. It’s…
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What do Vietnam and North Korea have in common?
It’s a typical morning in Hanoi. The streets are roaring with a never-ending flow of mopeds and the small alleyways are bustling with life. Western tourists are everywhere and the country is thriving. Yet as they enjoy the vibrancy of…
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Top 20 Things to do in North Korea (Part 2)
Continuing on from Part 1 of our list of top 20 things to do in North Korea, we bring you the top ten things to do while in North Korea! 10. Visit the Rason Markets One of the lesser seen…
Read More和一群外国人去朝鲜旅游—“炫酷”
“世界这么大，我想去看看”想象一下，跟着YPT和一群外国人去朝鲜是什么感受？奇怪？可怕？不不不，炫酷！！！！！！！！担心自己口语不好，和小伙伴交流不了？小伙伴会不会问我一些奇怪的问题？你们中国人真的什么都吃吗类似之类的？大家都是地球人，只是在不同的地方生活而已，作为广东人的小编也并不是什么都吃，所以完全不用担心这种问题如实回答就好。英语口语也一直是小编的痛处，可是当真正大家一起交流的话，完全没有人会在意你的语法和发音。和一群来自于世界各地的小伙伴去探索一个神秘的国家，你会了解到不一样的世界观，人生观和价值观，大家求同存异，so why not? 来YPT吧，我们给您提供一次炫酷的朝鲜之旅。 The post 和一群外国人去朝鲜旅游—“炫酷” appeared first on Young Pioneer Tours.
Read MoreTop 20 things to do in North Korea (20-11)
20. The DMZ A visit to the DMZ is essential to any trip to North Korea and in understanding the tragic split of the Korean Peninsula for more than 70 years. With all our regular tours visiting this historical border,…
Read MoreAir Koryo hikes up costs for flights during 2019 peak tourist seasons
Air Koryo in Pyongyang have informed Young Pioneer Tours they will be increasing the cost of their flights during the 1st of April to the 10th May & the 1st September to the 15th October by €40 one way and…
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Undiscovered North Korea: North Hamgyong Province
The undiscovered North Hamngyong province has by far become one of our favourite destinations not only in North Korea but also the whole world. Nestled up in the far North East of the country this area is ripe with history,…
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons to Visit Rason SEZ
Rason SEZ (Special Economic Zone) located in the very far North East of the DPRK, Is North Korea’s only special economic zone. Established in 1991 the cities status allows for easier foreign investment and is definitely much different than most peoples…
Read MoreFood reviews: North Korean Breakfast Cereal
So during 2018 I’ve been noticing a lot of new locally made North Korean products hitting the shelves of markets and selected department stores throughout Pyongyang. From cereals to home furnitures，some products can be a hit & miss while others…
Read MoreWhy I Became a Tour Guide in North Korea
Since joining YPT in early 2018, no day has been the same for me, and every tour to North Korea has brought a new and fantastic adventure. Two of the first…
Read More“Glorious Fatherland” Mass Games extended until the end of October!
After the triumphant return of the Mass Games, formerly titled “Arirang” and now called “Glorious Fatherland”, the DPRK have announced the extension of the games until the end of October! The reinvigorated Mass Games have been a massive hit —…
Read MoreThe North Korean Supermarket – Manzi Life
Dandong is genuinely one of my favourite cities in China for a number of reasons; the great weather in the summer, the beautiful views of North Korea, the excellent food, and frankly the utter sureness of the place at times….
Read MoreGlorious Fatherland – National Day in the DPRK
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea regularly hosts lavish events to mark major anniversaries, be it for the end of the Korean War, World War II, leaders’ birthdays, or in this case, the settling of modern North Korea. The 70th…
Read MoreWin a Free Trip to North Korea!!!
For YPT’s 10th Anniversar Year we are giving away 10 prizes to be won! To stand a chance of winning you have to like any of our posts on this competition, write four friend’s names in the comments and share…
Read MoreBreaking News: Mass Games Extended Until October 10th
As the return of the Mass Games draws nearer, today we received some very exciting news from our partners in Pyongyang that the event has been extended till October 10th. So for those who…
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