Ch’ŏnghak-tong in Hwanghae-namdo
Destination Guide North Korea

Kaesong

Kaesŏng is a city in North Hwanghae Province, southern North Korea (DPRK), a former Directly Governed City, and the capital of Korea during the Koryo Dynasty. The city is near Kaesŏng Industrial Region close to the border with South Korea and contains the remains of the Manwoldae palace. Called Songdo while it was the ancient capital of Koryo, the city prospered as a trade center that produced Korean ginseng. Kaesŏng now functions as the DPRK's light industry centre.

Located at 37.9667, 126.55 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Cities in North Hwanghae, Kaesong, Former national capitals

Kaesong Folk Hotel

The Kaesong Folk Hotel is a tourist hotel located in Kaesong, North Korea, which opened in 1989. Housed in 19 traditional hanok style courtyard houses, many of which date to the Joseon Dynasty and retain their original. The complex has one hundred rooms, a traditional restaurant, and a souvenir shop. The houses themselves are located on both sides of the steam the runs through Kaesong, with some located at the foot of Mt. Janam.

Located at 37.9767, 126.553 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Kaesong, Hotels in North Korea

Tomb of King Kongmin

The Tomb of King Kongmin, more correctly known as the Hyonjongrung Royal Tomb, is a 14th-century mausoleum located in Haeson-ri, Kaepung County just outside of the city of Kaesong, North Korea. It is one of the Royal Tombs of the Koryo Dynasty. The site consists of two separate burial mounds, Hyonrung, which contain the remains of Kongmin, 31st king of the Koryo Dynasty, and Jongrung, which contains his wife, the Mongolian princess Queen Noguk.

Located at 37.9819, 126.473 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Kaesong, National Treasures of North Korea, Archaeological sites in North Korea, Goryeo

Tomb of King Wanggon

The Tomb of King Wanggŏn, more correctly known as the Hyŏllŭng Royal Tomb, is a mausoleum located Haesong-ri, Kaepung-gun near Kaesŏng, North Korea. The tomb belongs to the founder of the Goryeo Dynasty, Wanggeon, who adopted the name Taejo upon ascending the throne and was the first king to unify the entire Korean peninsula after subjugation the southern states of Silla and Baekje. Construction on the tomb began after the king's death in 943.

Located at 37.9847, 126.506 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Kaesong, National Treasures of North Korea, Archaeological sites in North Korea, World Heritage Sites in North Korea, Goryeo

Kaesong Station

Kaesong Station is a passenger railway station located in Kaesŏng, North Korea. It is on the Pyongbu Line, which is regarded as a part of the Gyeongui Line in South Korea.

Located at 37.9689, 126.541 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Railway stations in North Korea, Kaesong

Chonjusa

Ch'ŏnju-sa is a Korean Buddhist temple located on the southern slope of Yaksan mountain, in Yongbyon, North Pyongan province, North Korea. It is listed as National Treasure #46 in that country. Founded 1684 during the mid-Joseon dynasty the temple today retains its main prayer hall, known as Pogwang Hall (普光殿); the Chonju Pavilion (天柱樓), once known as one of the six most scenic spots in Yongbyon; and several lesser outbuildings, including storage rooms, and dormitories.

Located at 37.9817, 126.473 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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North Pyongan, Buddhist temples in North Korea, National Treasures of North Korea

Royal Tombs of the Koryo Dynasty

The Royal Tombs of the Koryo Dynasty are a group of tombs of members of the Korean Koryo Dynasty (918-1392).

Located at 37.985, 126.505 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Kaesong, National Treasures of North Korea, Archaeological sites in North Korea, Goryeo, Burial monuments and structures