Sŏdang-dong
in P’yŏngan-bukto, North Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.076 and 124.423 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 4' 32" and E 124° 25' 23"
Currency and Currency Code:
Won - KPW
Spoken languages:
Korean
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:22 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:35 am and 5:21 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-38.092 and -57.556 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Las Colinas de Peralta Ramos
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for North Korea in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 4,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to North Korea.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning North Korea. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Sŏdang-dong

Sŏdang-dong in P’yŏngan-bukto is a town in North Korea about 101 mi (or 163 km) north-west of Pyongyang, the country's capital city.

Current time in Sŏdang-dong is now 02:22 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 4 airports near Sŏdang-dong, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 89 mi (or 143 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in North Korea is Complex of Koguryo Tombs in a distance of 99 mi (or 159 km), South-East. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Sinuiju, Xinxing, Hongqi, Baiqi and Baoshan. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 6°C / 42 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Evening Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Night Temperature -0°C / 32 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 32%
Air Pressure 1029 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

5°C (40 °F)
0°C (32 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

6°C (43 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

6°C (44 °F)
5°C (40 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Wanda Realm Dandong

Address
3,9 mi
No.300 Jinshan Street
118000 Dandong
North Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 14:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Zhonglian Hotel

Address
3,4 mi
No.62 Middle Binjiang Road
118000 Dandong
North Korea

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Kunlun Business Hotel - Dandong

Address
4,3 mi
110 Jinshan Avenue, Dandong
118000 Dandong
North Korea

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Dandong Bin An Si Hot Spring Hotel

Address
6,4 mi
Bin Jiang Yi Hao Villa
118000 Dandong
North Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Dandong Pearl-lsland Golf Club

Address
5,3 mi
No 50 East Binjiang Road
118000 Dandong
North Korea

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Dandong Pearl-lsland Golf Club

Address
5,3 mi
NO. 50 Binjiang East Road, Zhen'an District, Dandong, China
118007 Dandong
North Korea

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SUNNY RESORT HOTEL

Address
4,5 mi
1 XIANQIAN STREET YUANBAO DISTRICT
118000 Dandongshì
North Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Jianguo

Address
3,2 mi
No.4 Yueliangdao Avenue
118002 Dandong
North Korea

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


YALU RIVER HOTEL

Address
4,3 mi
87 JIU WEI ROAD ZHENXING DISTRICT
118000 Dandong
North Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Dan Dong Hotel

Address
4,4 mi
No.69 Shan Shang Street
118016 Dandong
North Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Published: October 10, 2010
Length: 27:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: June 30, 2009
Length: 26:37 min
Rating: 3 of 5
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Published: September 09, 2009
Length: 09:14 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Sean Gallagher

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Length: 33:38 min
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Length: 21:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: July 25, 2008
Length: 53:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: September 30, 2007
Length: 39:22 min
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Published: September 25, 2013
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Sinuiju

Sinŭiju (Shinŭiju-si) is a city in North Korea, neighboring with Dandong City, China via international border and is the capital of North Pyeongan Province. Part of the city is included in the Sinŭiju Special Administrative Region, which was established in 2002 to experiment with introducing a market economy.

Located at 40.1, 124.4 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sinuiju, Cities in North Pyongan, China–North Korea border crossings, Port cities and towns in North Korea

Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge

The Sino-Korea, Sino-Korean, or China-North Korea Friendship Bridge (renamed from Yalu River Bridge in 1990) connects the cities of Dandong, China and Sinŭiju, North Korea, along the China-North Korea border. It was constructed by the imperial Japanese between April 1937 and May 1943, during their occupation of Korea and Manchukuo, to span the Yalu River. One of the few ways to enter or leave North Korea, it carries automobile and rail traffic. Pedestrians are not allowed to cross.

Located at 40.115, 124.393 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
International bridges, Bridges in North Korea, Bridges in China, Road-rail bridges, Buildings and structures in Liaoning, Transport in Liaoning, China–North Korea border crossings, Bridges completed in 1943, Buildings and structures in Dandong, AAAA-rated tourist attractions

Sinuiju Special Administrative Region

Sinŭiju Special Administrative Region is a special administrative region (SAR) of North Korea proclaimed in 2002 (but have not put into de facto operation till now), on the border with China. It was established in September 2002 in an area including parts of Sinŭiju and the surrounding area, in an attempt to introduce market economics, and is directly governed as in the case of "Directly Governed Cities".

Located at 40.1006, 124.394 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sinuiju, Directly Governed Cities and Special Administrative Regions of North Korea

Sinuiju Stadium

The Sinuiju Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium that is mainly used for events and football (soccer) matches. Its main tenant is the Sinŭiju Locomotive F.C.. The capacity is about 17,500.

Located at 40.1105, 124.414 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in North Korea, Sports venues in North Korea, Multi-purpose stadiums in North Korea

Namsinuiju Station

Namsinuiju Station, or South Sinuiju Station is a railway station in North Korea. It is the located on the Pyongui Line, which runs from Pyongyang to Sinuiju (and which, in South Korea, is considered part of the Gyeongui Line, theoretically connecting Sinuiju to Seoul).

Located at 40.0708, 124.434 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in North Korea

Sinuiju Chongnyon Station

Sinuiju Station is the railway station of Sinuiju, North Korea. It is the final stop on the Pyongui Line, which runs from Pyongyang to Sinuiju (and which, in South Korea, is considered part of the Gyeongui Line, which theoretically connects Sinuiju to Seoul). The station is the main recipient for overland traffic between North Korea and People's Republic of China, and is one of the country's most important rail stations, as it controls access to the Chinese city of Dandong over the Yalu River.

Located at 40.1064, 124.403 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sinuiju, Railway stations in North Korea

Sinuiju Airport

Sinuiju Airfield is an airport near Sinuiju, Pyongan-bukto, North Korea.

Located at 40.0864, 124.407 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in North Korea, North Pyongan

Sinuiju concentration camp

Kyo-hwa-so No. 3 Sinuiju is a "reeducation camp" in North Pyongan, North Korea. It holds roughly 2,500 prisoners.

Located at 40.0614, 124.41 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Concentration camps in North Korea, Human rights in North Korea

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