Day 1: Flight to Pyongyang
October 5, 2015 in North Korea ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
It all starts in Beijing...in the plane was also former Swiss National soccer goalkeeper Pascal Zuberbühler, scouting new talents in North Korea.
Tombs with monument of Korean war
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First stop after arriving in Pyongyang was the visit of the Korean War monument. A first taste of anti-american propaganda.
Arch of Triumph
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6 meters taller than the original in Paris.
Yangakkdo Hotel
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Room and view
Yangakkdo Hotel inside
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Exploring the inner life of the hotel and bowling with Miss Kim Jong Sil. :-) She was so nice and happy not to wait any longer alone in her 2-lane bowling hall.
Worker's Party Monument
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Hammer, sickle and brush symbolize the logo of the national communist party in North Korea.
Dinner 1st evening: Korean "Fondue"
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Day 2: Fountain
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Here I had to buy a bouquet to lay down in front of the two gigantic bronze statues of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il.
Bronze Statues of the Kim's
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Here I had to lay down the bouquet and bow in front of the "Great Leaders" Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il. I asked if Kim Jong Un also will get a statue like this if he will die, but my guides couldn'tRead more
Using the subway
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Very interesting trip to the Pyongyang subway for 4 stops. I was allowed to take pictures even from the people inside the subway, but for respect reasons I didn't take too many.
Mangjongdae birthplace
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Visiting the birthplace of "respected general" Kim Il Sung.
Industrial agricultural exhibition
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Children's palace
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The girl just learned Korean calligraphy and is slowly writing the word "Peace" as a gift for me. I will keep her writing for as long as I live.
On route in Pyongyang
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...and watching preparations for the mass games. Sorry for the bad pictures, I had to shoot them while the bus was driving. We also visited a stamp museum, but there are no pictures of it.
Day 3: entering Panmujon, close to DMZ
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The first picture is saying "ONE Korea!" The table shows the place were negotiations between UN and DPRK were held to stop the Korea war.
DMZ (border between the Korea's)
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The most interesting part of my tour and so close to South Korea.
Picture 1: South Korean pavillon. As a guide said, it shows the materialistic attitude of South Korea.
Picture 2: North Korean andRead more
Lunch in Kaesong
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Kaesong city view and statue
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Learning more about kings of ancient Koryo
Kaesong double tombs
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Day 4: Mausoleum of the Kim's
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No pictures were allowed inside... ;-(
Dance in Pyongyang
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Hiking trail
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Day 5: Buddha monastery
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Friendship exhibition, Myohyangsan
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Here all the presents of the past and current leader received from people (mostly statesmen) around the world are showed (no pictures inside allowed).
Visiting a primary school
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Because of my "good behaviour" I was allowed to visit a primary school and learn more about North Korean education. I was able to look into different class rooms, visit teachers and see childrenRead more