Pyongyang the capital of North Korea has many restrictions on the tourists yet it is one of the most exotic cities of the East Asia. It is worth taking a chance and visiting Pyongyang at least once in your lifetime. Tourists in Pyongyang must be accompanied by guides accredited by the government. Only the relatives of the foreign residents can move around alone. Thus it is better to go through package tours.
There are many places of interest in Pyongyang. The bronze effigy of Kim II at Mansudae is a must visit for every tourist. The Juche Tower gives an amazing view of the city from the top. Every city has a children’s palace where all the children above the age of 11 go and learn special skills according to their liking. Pyongyang’s Children Palace is the largest in the country. The Arirang Mass Games is an annual performance of mass gymnastics performed by more than 100,000 performers. The Korean War Museum has many captured planes, tanks and weapons. The visit to the captured US vessel USS Pueblo is also a part of the itinerary.
