P'yŏngyang district, North Korea

Places to visit near Pyongyang

Pyongyang is a city in P'yŏngyang district, North Korea, home to about 3,222,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 218 places to visit — 68 forts & heritage, 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 11 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Chollima Statue (1 km), Mansudae Hill (1 km) and Korean Revolution Museum (1 km).

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Pyongyang at a glance

Location
P'yŏngyang district, North Korea
Population
about 3,222,000
Coordinates
39.0339° N, 125.7543° E
Places within 50 km
218 (36 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Pyongyang

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pyongyang: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Pyongyang

82 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pyongyang. The closest is Mansudae Hill (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pyongyang

62 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pyongyang. The closest is Mansu Hill (1 km); the best-known is Moran Peak (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pyongyang

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pyongyang. The closest is Potonggang Reservoir (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Pyongyang

19 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Pyongyang. The closest is Rungna Island (2 km); the best-known is Yanggak Island (6 km). Best time: september to february.

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Museums near Pyongyang

16 museums within 100 km of Pyongyang. The closest is Korean Revolution Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Pyongyang

13 caves within 100 km of Pyongyang. The closest is Sonjesan Underground Facility (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Pyongyang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 9 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pyongyang
  2. 1 km Mansudae Hill · hill, P'yŏngyang
  3. 1 km Korean Revolution Museum · museum, P'yŏngyang
  4. 1 km Pyongyang Bell · heritage site, P'yŏngyang
  5. 1 km Ryongwang Pavillion · heritage site, P'yŏngyang
  6. 3 km Moran Peak · peak, P'yŏngyang
  7. 2 km Back to Pyongyang

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From travellers near Pyongyang

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    Within 15 km of Pyongyang

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pyongyang by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6882Mansudae Hill (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4862Mansu Hill (1 km)
    Other attractions3133Chollima Statue (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1730Potonggang Reservoir (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1119Rungna Island (2 km)
    Museums1616Korean Revolution Museum (1 km)
    Caves213Sonjesan Underground Facility (43 km)
    Parks99Sinwon Riverside Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens77Kim Il Sung (1 km)
    Buddhist sites35Yongmyongsa (1 km)
    Churches44Changchung Cathedral (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Ar-Rahman Mosque (3 km)
    Temples11Chongrung Temple (27 km)

    Pyongyang: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pyongyang?

    Mansudae Hill (hill, about 1 km), Korean Revolution Museum (museum, about 1 km), Sungin Hall (attraction, about 1 km), Sungryong Hall (attraction, about 1 km), Ryongwang Pavillion (heritage site, about 2 km), Moran Peak (peak, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pyongyang?

    218 places on Spotwander: 68 forts & heritage, 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 other attractions, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pyongyang?

    Mansudae Hill, about 1 km by road; Liberation Tower (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pyongyang?

    Mansu Hill, about 1 km by road; Tongam Gate (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Pyongyang?

    Potonggang Reservoir, about 7 km by road; Lake Michon (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pyongyang?

    Start in Pyongyang, visit Mansudae Hill, then Korean Revolution Museum, then Pyongyang Bell, then Ryongwang Pavillion, then Moran Peak, and drive back — about 9 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pyongyang?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Pyongyang’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.