"Journey through" —— Mysterious country North Korea (II) Night in Pyongyang

2. From Pyongyang Railway Station to the hotel,

? After entering Pyongyang, No.4 can't see the difference of this country without careful observation. There are many high-rise buildings, the traffic is smooth, and pedestrians on the street walk freely. At this moment, if we have to find a different place, there is probably no cell phone signal.

? Arrive at Pyongyang Railway Station after 0/8 o'clock that night/KLOC-. The bustling railway station and tourists from all over the world simply can't see that this is a closed country.

? After entering North Korea, everyone must act in unison, and it is absolutely not allowed to act privately. Every day, there are two North Korean tour guides and a North Korean driver to lead everyone in a unified action. Where to go and what to do are all arranged in advance. Even a mini-group with only 1 and 2 members needs three North Korean staff to receive it.

? Maybe the three of them want to keep an eye on each other, too, in case they are inside out. During the daily tour, North Korean tour guides are more nervous than us, so they should keep an eye on the first person to prevent getting lost in taking pictures. What is normal for us can be a fatal crime in North Korea.

? Walking on the road of future scientists is also one of the few nightlife in North Korea. Although the lights are still dim, although the buildings on both sides of the street are as dark as if they were uninhabited. But it is still a place that Koreans are proud of. Provide free apartments for the elderly for scientists.

? The traffic police direct traffic in the street during the day, but they have to rely on opportunities to pass in the street at night. Although there is a zebra crossing, the tour guide loudly reminds us that Korean cars will not let people, so be careful.

? Whether it's morning or night. North Korea's buses are full of people. Lacking transportation, they have to rely on public transportation.

? From the countryside to the capital, Korean clothes have become much more beautiful. But there is no change in facial expression, as if the whole country is the same face, weather-beaten red cheeks and dull eyes. The contradiction between curiosity and hostility when seeing foreigners. And when you stare at him, they quickly look away and dare not contact you.

? Contact with ordinary Koreans can only be limited to eye contact, because all communication with Koreans is strictly prohibited. What are the consequences of this ban? If you want to come back alive, don't violate their regulations in North Korea.

? I sat in the car that day and waved my hand to wipe the fog off the glass. A North Korean outside immediately waved at me and smiled at me. Although he misunderstood my behavior, I continued to wave and smile at him. Many North Koreans will still wave and smile at us. It's just that the way is so expressive that I can understand it in an instant. It's just an assigned political task-"wave and smile at foreigners politely." Don't talk! "

? Stay outside for a while and go to eat first. All the meals are arranged in advance, so we have no choice. In fact, there is no choice, except for shops that can receive foreigners. I'm afraid there are not many restaurants in North Korea for ordinary people to consume.

? As soon as I entered the hotel, I suddenly felt that I was just visiting. China 30 years ago, my childhood vision. Cheap long string of holiday rainbows with drums. The staff at the gate wore women's tunic suits and had their hair cut. It's exactly the same as the fierce salesgirl I saw in a domestic department store when I was a child. It's just that this one is smiling at me.

? Tour guides and drivers always share a table with us when eating, which is also a diplomatic strategy arranged by the North Korean government. After all, if you talk too much, you lose. They should stay away from us when eating, drinking and chatting. Don't have too much contact with us except the daily tour guide.

? After dinner, we will stay at Yangjiao Island Hotel, the highest-level "super hotel" in North Korea. It is said that the premium is equivalent to the international four-star standard, but in fact only the price meets the international standard. The hotel room is similar to the standard room in 80 yuan, but definitely not as good as the express hotel with a price of 100 yuan.

? After decades of use, the cabinet fell off the cupboard door as soon as it moved. Be careful not to splash the water in the bathroom outside the pool, because there is no drain pipe on the floor. Don't think about the internet, it doesn't exist. If you want to make domestic calls, only the main service desk on the first floor can make international calls. It costs RMB 1 minute.

? It is said that every few floors, there is a floor for agents. North Korean agents should pay attention to monitoring every move of residents. I don't know if this is true, but I don't know why the North Korean staff suddenly broke into my room and walked around several times. Without knocking at the door or talking, I suddenly pushed the door and came in for a turn.

? In this country, you are always under surveillance, so be careful everywhere.

? After the "agent" withdrew, I began to sort out photos, classify them-copy them-hide them. Try to take out the photos before you come.

? The next morning, breakfast was on the top floor of Yangjiao Island Hotel. Overlooking Pyongyang in the early morning, I saw a lot of polluted gas. Looking at our hearty breakfast, I wonder what those people outside eat in the morning and whether they have anything to eat. Everything we see is what the North Korean government wants to show us, and our food and shelter are different from those of the locals. Those mysterious unknown places are more attractive to everyone.

To be continued: the next "Pyongyang Marathon"