Places worth the detour in Pyongyang
58 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Pyongyang, North Korea, across 6 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (30). Best known: Juche Tower. 44 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 58, ranked 58
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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2.Kumsusan Palace of the Sun
Built landmarks · 20th century · Notable
Mausoleum in Pyongyang, North Korea, containing the enbalmed bodies of Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il
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6.Mansu Hill Grand Monument
Built landmarks · 20th century · Notable
Complex of monuments in Pyongyang, North Korea
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7.Grand People’s Study House
Museums & culture · 20th century · Notable
Library in Pyongyang, North Korea
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9.Korean Revolution Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Notable
North Korean architectural structure & museum
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10.Pyongyang TV Tower
Built landmarks · 20th century · Notable
North Korean telecommunications tower
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13.Changchung Cathedral
Sacred sites · 20th century · Notable
Nominal cathedral of the Catholic Bishop of Pyongyang, North Korea
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18.Revolutionary Martyrs’ Cemetery
Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Cemetery in Pyongyang
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21.Liberation Monument
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Monument in Pyongyang, North Korea
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22.East Pyongyang Grand Theatre
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Theatre in Pyongyang, North Korea
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25.Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
North Korean history and military museum in Pyongyang
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26.Three Revolution Exhibition
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Museum in Pyongyang dedicated to the “ideological, technical, and cultural revolution” in North Korea
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29.Yanggak Road Bridge
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Road bridge in Pyongyang, North Korea
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30.Pyongyang Grand Theatre
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Theatre in Pyongyang, North Korea
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34.Mansudae Art Theatre
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Theatre in Pyongyang, North Korea
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36.Monument to the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Monument in Pyongyang, North Korea
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37.Pyongyang Folklore Park
Fun & leisure · 21st century · Hidden gem
Demolished park in Pyongyang, North Korea
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38.Pyongyang Circus
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Circus building in Pyongyang, North Korea
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39.Chungsong Bridge
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Road bridge in Pyongyang, North Korea
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43.Kaeson Youth Park
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Amusement park in Pyongyang, North Korea
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44.Kimilsungia and Kimjongilia Exhibition Hall
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
Museum in Pyongyang, North Korea
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45.Kwangbŏpsa
Sacred sites · 4th century · Hidden gem
Buddhist temple of North Korea (item 164 on the list of National Treasures of North Korea)
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50.Taedongmoon Cinema
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Movie theater in Pyongyang, North Korea
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54.Central Botanical Garden
Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem
Botanical garden in Pyongyang, North Korea
