Day 1: Flight to Pyongyang
2015年10月5日, 北朝鮮 ⋅ ⛅ 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
2015年10月5日, 北朝鮮 ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
First stop after arriving in Pyongyang was the visit of the Korean War monument. A first taste of anti-american propaganda.
Arch of Triumph
2015年10月5日, 北朝鮮 ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
6 meters taller than the original in Paris.
Yangakkdo Hotel
2015年10月5日, 北朝鮮 ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Room and view
Yangakkdo Hotel inside
2015年10月5日, 北朝鮮 ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
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
2015年10月5日, 北朝鮮 ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Hammer, sickle and brush symbolize the logo of the national communist party in North Korea.
Dinner 1st evening: Korean "Fondue"
2015年10月5日, 北朝鮮 ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Day 2: Fountain
2015年10月6日, 北朝鮮 ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
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
2015年10月6日, 北朝鮮 ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
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'tもっと詳しく
Using the subway
2015年10月6日, 北朝鮮 ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
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
2015年10月6日, 北朝鮮 ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Visiting the birthplace of "respected general" Kim Il Sung.
Industrial agricultural exhibition
2015年10月6日, 北朝鮮 ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Children's palace
2015年10月6日, 北朝鮮 ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
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
2015年10月6日, 北朝鮮 ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
...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
2015年10月7日, 北朝鮮 ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
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)
2015年10月7日, 北朝鮮 ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
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 andもっと詳しく
Lunch in Kaesong
2015年10月7日, 北朝鮮 ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Kaesong city view and statue
2015年10月7日, 北朝鮮 ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Learning more about kings of ancient Koryo
Kaesong double tombs
2015年10月7日, 北朝鮮 ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Day 4: Mausoleum of the Kim's
2015年10月8日, 北朝鮮 ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
No pictures were allowed inside... ;-(
Dance in Pyongyang
2015年10月8日, 北朝鮮 ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Hiking trail
2015年10月8日, 北朝鮮 ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Day 5: Buddha monastery
2015年10月9日, 北朝鮮 ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Friendship exhibition, Myohyangsan
2015年10月9日, 北朝鮮 ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
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
2015年10月9日, 北朝鮮 ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
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 childrenもっと詳しく