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Notable river spot · Kangwon, North Korea

Tongdok Islet

동덕섬

Tongdok Islet is a river spot in Kangwon, North Korea.

Tongdok Islet: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Tongdok Islet

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Tongdok Islet — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 38.98280, 127.88835. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Tongdok Islet yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Tongdok Islet?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Tongdok Islet?

    Nearby: Tŏk-chae (viewpoint, 12 km), Ryeo-do (river spot, 44 km), Mount Kumgang (viewpoint, 51 km), Pyohun Temple (temple, 53 km), Pashini-3 Train (fort, 55 km), Sogwang Temple Site (temple, 55 km).

    Is Tongdok Islet worth visiting?

    Tongdok Islet is listed as a notable river spot in North Korea on Spotwander.