Matters needing attention for Koreans to travel to northern China

Tourism in North China has been very hot in recent days, especially when several stars from South went to perform in North Korea recently, which set off an upsurge. So, what should you pay attention to when traveling to North Korea? Today, Bian Xiao will tell you a good story!

Matters needing attention for Koreans to travel to northern China

1, how much is it?

I chose to travel from Dandong for four days by train. The route is "Pyongyang-Miaoxiangshan-Panmunjom-Kaesong"

The total quotation is 2560 yuan. I just looked at the travel agency I signed up for last time. Now the offer is 2890 yuan, which has increased the price. The travel agency I reported paid the money on the spot, without remittance in advance. As long as you pay the full amount before you leave, you won't be cheated.

If you watch Arirang's performance, you have to pay for 800 yuan. In addition, there are no self-funded projects. Of course, if you want to buy some ginseng, books, stamps, souvenirs and postcards, you have to spend your own money.

2. Can I carry mobile phones, cameras, notebooks, USB flash drives and other items?

Ordinary card cameras and micro-cameras are certainly no problem, and small-lens SLR can also be carried. Please confirm your belongings with the tour guide of the travel agency in advance. In addition, try not to bring English newspapers and magazines. I saw a pile of confiscated English newspapers and magazines at the customs.

If you are not allowed to bring a mobile phone, it is recommended to bring your own watch to record the time.

3. How to arrange the itinerary?

If possible, it is strongly recommended that you choose the mode of train return, because all the planes of Air Koryo are from the former Soviet Union, and the safety of the planes is really worrying. Besides, I only went to North Korea to meet people. It flies faster, so I can't see anything.

I came back by train and witnessed MIG 19 flying at low altitude. In broad daylight, MIG 19 is as bright as a star.

Moreover, "Pyongyang-Miaoxiangshan-Panmunjom-Kaesong" is only a reference route. If there are any special adjustments, visitors will be informed in advance.

On the first day of the four-day trip, meet at eight o'clock, slowly cross the China border and transfer to the bus to cross the bridge. Then slowly cross the Korean border and take a bus to Sinuiju Railway Station. This is usually 12.

The train should leave at 12:00 and arrive at Pyongyang Railway Station around 18:00. In fact, there will always be delays. On the return trip, you will basically arrive at Pyongyang Railway Station around 10:00 in the morning and return to Dandong before 17: 00 in the afternoon.

How to arrange the intermediate trip depends on the temporary decision of the DPRK, and the schedule provided by the Chinese travel agency is for reference only.

4. Passport issues:

At the border, China Customs will check your passport and stamp your exit, but North Korea will not leave any trace. Everyone's name, passport number and other information will be signed on the group visa, which can be discarded after use to avoid the trouble of tourists entering and leaving other countries.

5. How to spend?

In theory, foreigners can only spend money in "foreign shops" run by the North Korean government. Although all the price tags say the price of Ming coins, they are not exchanged with Korean coins. The price tag of Korean won is only for exchange reference. If you really take out Korean coins, you can't use them.

The common currency of all foreign shops in North Korea is RMB and Euro. Because the official exchange rate of RMB: Korean won in North Korea is 1: 14 or 1: 15, this exchange rate is extremely deceptive, and the goods converted at this price are not cheap. For example, a popsicle 5 yuan money, a bottle of yogurt 10 yuan.

6. Who can travel to North Korea?

Everyone can go, including foreigners (Koreans can't say). As a matter of fact, I have a large group of people in Dandong Daily, including Spaniards, Australians and overseas Chinese in , who all passed the border inspection smoothly. It's just that Koreans who want to travel to North Korea need to give a week's notice in advance and submit more materials to the DPRK for review.

7. Will you be hungry?

The group meal provided is still ok. There will be chicken, bean products, sliced white meat, fried fish and various vegetables, beer and carbonated drinks. Ordinary people are never hungry, so there is absolutely no need to bring instant noodles, mustard tuber, bread and lunch meat across the border.

8. What's the hotel accommodation environment like?

The TV station of Yang Jiao Hotel broadcasts nine channels, namely Central 1, Central 2, Phoenix News Channel, Phoenix Chinese Channel, Xinjiang Channel, BBC, French Channel, Russian Channel and North Korea Channel.

But these channels are only open to tourists, and even the guide room can't be seen. Pyongyang broadcasts four local channels, namely Pyongyang Channel, Wanshoutai Channel, Youth Channel and College Students Channel.

There is hot water in the bath, but it is said that the floor drain is not very good. Yangjiao Island Hotel is very general, not exceeding the level of domestic three-star hotels.

9. Can I send a postcard?

Postcards mailed in North Korea can be sent back to China. Postcards can be sent in Pyongyang or Panmunjom, but it takes a long time and there is also the risk of loss. Other preventive measures

1, you can prepare several packs of cigarettes, and if you make a mistake, you can take out cigarettes to bribe North Korean staff.

2. Starting from Sinuiju Railway Station, the North Korean tour guide will come to pick up the delegation and help lead the team. But the North Korean tour guide disappeared as soon as he got on the bus, and everyone brought a small box with 6-8 people.

It is forbidden to take photos when the train is running, but tourists can take photos secretly because they are sitting in boxes isolated from Koreans, so pay attention to safety. Don't be found by the stewardess in gray patrolling back and forth.

If found, the camera will be temporarily detained and all photos will be cleared. This is no joke.

3. It is recommended that friends who travel bring an SD card.

4. Don't throw candy, stationery and other things at North Korean children when taking the train. North Korean receptionists will think this is an insult. Of course, if the reception staff of the DPRK is absent, it is recommended to vote more. The Korean grandfather in the same trade threw all the way, and the children on the roadside were very happy.

Traveling to North Korea is still very popular, and you can only join a group. So when you come here, you should try to listen to the guide and don't do anything that doesn't conform to the regulations of other countries.