Pyongyang is the capital of North Korea, home to around 3,222,000 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Children's Palace
Chollima Statue
Juche Tower
Korean War Museum
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Local favourites
Chongryu
Designed in the shape of a river cruise boat. A good choice for those fond of traditional Korean food, as over 120 Korean dishes are availab
Dangogi Gukjib
The most famous place for those who wish to try the Korean speciality of dog. Costs €30.
Haedanghwa
Teppanyaki-style restaurant with €30, €50 and €70 set meals. Considered one of the top restaurants in the country, the chefs have been train
Mujigae Boat Restaurant
A 2015 boat completed for the 70th anniversary of the workers party, the Rainbow boat has 8 food options: a buffet, a traditional Korean res
Okryu
On the bank of the Taedong River, Okryu was founded in 1960 and is one of the oldest restaurants in the country and one of the few with bran
Ryugyong Restaurant
Specialises in beef dishes. Recommended for meat-lovers.
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Heabangsan Hotel
A five-storey building which is the cheapest option in Pyongyang. It has 83 rooms, but rarely available to foreigners.
Morangbong Hotel
12 rooms and is Pyongyang's smallest hotel. It is the only hotel in Pyongyang with al fresco dining.
Pyongyang Hotel
Class 2 hotel with 170 rooms. Open since 1961.
Taedonggang Hotel
2nd class hotel that has been around since 1956.
Potongang Hotel
First-class hotel next to the Potong River about 4 km from the city centre. It has 216 rooms equipped with air conditioning, refrigerator, t