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Juche Tower, Pyongyang

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Overview

An ideological statement forged in concrete, bronze and marble, Pyongyang (韽夓枒; 'flat land') is the ultimate totalitarian metropolis, built almost entirely from scratch following its destruction in the Korean War. Every visit to North Korea focuses heavily and enthusiastically on the capital's monuments, towers, statues and buildings that glorify Kim Il-sung, Kim Jong-il and the Juche philosophy.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Juche Tower, Pyongyang

    Tower of the Juche Idea

    Pyongyang

    This tower honours the North Korean philosophy of Juche and was unveiled to mark President Kim Il-sung's 70th birthday in 1982. Indeed, the tower is made鈥

  • Monument to the Foundation of the Workers' Party

    Monument to the Foundation of the Workers' Party

    Pyongyang

    This startlingly bombastic monument has starred on the cover of more books about North Korea than almost any other. The three hands portrayed represent鈥

  • North Korea, Pyongyang. Arch of Triumph with deserted road which was erected in 1982 for Kim Il Sungs 70th birthday

    Moran Hill

    Pyongyang

    This is Pyongyang鈥檚 top recreation ground: couples wander, families picnic and there are people playing guitars and sometimes even dancing in an鈥

  • Tomb of Tan'gun

    Tomb of Tan'gun

    Pyongyang

    History continues to evolve in North Korea, with new revolutionary discoveries being made every year. While the government announced in 1993 that its鈥

  • Kumsusan Memorial Palace of the Sun

    Kumsusan Memorial Palace of the Sun

    Pyongyang

    Kim Il-sung鈥檚 residence during his lifetime, the Kumsusan Palace remained so after his death. North Koreans come here en masse to pay their respects to鈥

  • Mansudae Grand Monument

    Mansudae Grand Monument

    Pyongyang

    Every itinerary includes an homage to these vast bronze statues of the smiling Great Leader and Dear Leader, the latter in his trademark parka. The first鈥

  • Pyongyang Film Studios

    Pyongyang Film Studios

    Pyongyang

    Several films a year are churned out by the country鈥檚 main film studios in the suburbs of Pyongyang. The two main focuses are predictably the anti鈥

  • Three Revolutions Exhibition

    Three Revolutions Exhibition

    Pyongyang

    A surreal, enormous exhibition complex, North Korea鈥檚 answer to Florida鈥檚 Epcot theme park details the 鈥榯hree revolutions鈥 Kim Il-sung brought about in鈥

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