Matters needing attention for North Korean tour groups

North Korea is a country that does not support free travel, so it basically travels with a group. North Korea is not allowed to go out without local people or tour guides, because it is a country with strong external vigilance, but it may also be related to the international attitude towards North Korea. But don't worry, the Korean people are still very friendly and they are respected by others. At the same time, we must respect the laws and customs of other countries. So, let's take a look!

If you want to go to North Korea, you should pay attention to the following points:

First of all, you can only participate in group tours of travel agencies. North Korea does not allow foreign tourists to walk around without local people. If you want to go shopping, you can find a local guide to accompany you in the hotel.

Second, a passport must be issued. However, in order not to affect your travel to other countries (especially the United States), North Korea's tourist visas are generally paper and can be thrown away without worrying about leaving traces. Generally, a copy of passport and ID card should be sent to the travel agency one week in advance.

Third, don't worry about language problems. Local tour guides are all trained, with high academic qualifications and fluent Chinese. If you chat, they can understand without dialect.

Fourth, there is no need to change money. North Korea does not allow Korean won to flow out, nor can it be paid by mobile phone. Only RMB can be used for consumption, and small coins are not accepted. All the tourist-related shops that local tour guides take you to can be purchased directly in RMB cash. If you want to keep the won as a souvenir, you can secretly ask the tour guide if he would like to exchange it for you.

Fifth, it is now allowed to take photos in North Korea, but it is not allowed to take photos of North Korean soldiers. Of course, it's ok to shoot secretly to avoid being discovered, or you will be asked to delete it. Besides, you should pay special attention to DSLR and cameras. There will be Korean soldiers checking luggage, especially cameras, on the train. Pay a little attention to some camera photos and video images on your mobile phone. Remember to delete Korean dramas. On the other hand, what the DPRK demands is that people who come to the DPRK can see that their country is a phenomenon of bursting happiness index and national peace, and people are not allowed to take photos that are detrimental to their image.

Sixth, don't worry about food and shelter. The locals are still very friendly to China tourists. Food and shelter are good, but there are many cold foods in North Korea, and people who like hot food may be more sad.

Seventh, everything in tourist attractions is similar, but the prices will be different. It is recommended to buy more in the scenic shopping area of the city. The shopping area in Panmunjom (yes, there is a shopping area with an agreement near the 38th parallel) is nearly 30% more expensive than some shopping areas in the city. The picture below shows the famous 38th parallel.

Eighth, for many people, the biggest purpose of traveling to North Korea is curiosity. People usually choose to cross the Yalu River from Dandong, and the train takes about four hours. You can set aside half a day to a day to play in Dandong. The Yalu River Bridge is naturally a must-see attraction, and there is Jinjiang Mountain Park in the area. Look at the mountain, the scenery is quite good.

Ninth, in fact, there is really nothing to see except the local planned route. The scenic spots that usually take you are Pyongyang, Panmunjom, Miaoxiangshan and other famous scenic spots. Pyongyang is well built, with all kinds of high-rise buildings and large buildings. But outside Pyongyang, the conditions are really bad, the roads are uneven and there are fields on both sides. Other cities are similar to small towns in China in 1980s. The natural scenery in Miaoxiangshan and other places is really good. After all, the undeveloped natural scenery is beautiful ~

Tenth, in North Korea, everyone wears a badge on his chest. One badge is either a student or an ordinary citizen, and the other two are made in party member. In North Korea, there are four kinds of people who are well paid and are the most favorite conditions for women. They are party member, soldiers, researchers and athletes.

Eleventh, if you want to stay in North Korea for 30 days to half a year, it is basically impossible to travel freely. As mentioned above, North Korea is a country with strong external vigilance, which may be related to the current situation in North Korea and the international attitude towards North Korea. Therefore, foreigners who travel to North Korea will basically always be protected by security personnel. Therefore, it is basically impossible to want so-called free travel. Therefore, a reliable travel agency is necessary.