Pyongyang
North Korea
- Safety rating
- 4/10
- Best time to visit
- Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) offer the mildest weather and coincide with major state events.
- Population
- 3.0M
Overview
Pyongyang, the showcase capital of North Korea, is a city of grand monuments, wide empty boulevards, and towering tributes to the ruling Kim dynasty. Highly controlled and surreal, it offers a tightly choreographed glimpse into one of the world's most isolated states. Mass spectacles and monumental architecture dominate the cityscape.
Top attractions
See the Mansudae Grand Monument, Kim Il-sung Square, the Juche Tower, and the ornate Pyongyang Metro stations.
Getting around
Movement is entirely organized by official guides; the showcase metro and tour buses are the only options.