FAQ
What does the price not include?
Do I have any freedom in North Korea?
Do they cater for vegetarians?
When does the Mass Games take place?
What are the moral implications of visiting North Korea?
What else is there to do around Dandong?
The price includes all meals, tours, transport and accommodation costs within North Korea as well as all Visa costs. Travel from Dandong to North Korea and back is also included.
What does the price not include?
The price does not include accommodation in Dandong. We do not include this in the price as different people will wish for different standards of accommodation and length of stay. We can however book hotels for you from just £5 per night.
You will also need money with you (Euros are recommended) if you plan to spend money on drinks at the hotel in North Korea as well as buy gifts and tipping the guides.
Mass Games ticket is also not included in the price as Mass Games only takes place for 2 months per year. if you wish to attend the Mass Games, tickets are €80.
We do not cover the costs of re-entry Visa into China so please ensure when applying for your Chinese visa you go for a double or multiple entry version.
When do I get my visa?
You must arrive in Dandong a minimum of 24 hours before leaving for North Korea. Our representative will meet you to take your passports before returning them with your visas the evening before departure.
Is North Korea safe?
North Korea is considered one of the safest tourist destinations in the world. Our customers have had no problems with either crime, or the authorities. The only way you are likely to put yourself in any danger is by criticising the North Korean leaders or government. We urge you to respect your guides views and wishes otherwise constant disrespect and criticism is likely to lead to deportation or even jail.
Do I have any freedom in North Korea?
Your government guides will be with you at all times of day and you are unable to venture off on your own. When back at your hotel you are free to spend time as you wish around the hotel and its grounds.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes vegetarians are catered for. Please inform us of your dietary needs beforehand.
What is the Mass games?
The Mass Games or 'Arirang' is one of the greatest spectacles in the world. It is recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the biggest event of its kind on earth.
There is a cast of more than 100,000 people including dancers, martial arts experts, a military tattoo acrobats and most awe inspiring of all the backdrop; an awe inspiring constantly changing human mosaic that displays panoramas, political slogans and cartoons.
When does the Mass Games take place?
The Mass Games usually takes place from early August until the end of September.
What are the moral implications of visiting North Korea?
Some believe it is wrong to visit North Korea as your money is going direct to their government rather than into the hands of locals. However, others believe visiting the country can help benefit the people you meet by making them aware of the outside world. There isn't really a clear right or wrong answer to whether you should visit or not so we advise you to research the topic yourself and make your own decision.
How do I get to Dandong?
Overnight trains run daily from Beijing to Dandong and tickets are priced at around €15. The journey takes around 14 hours. Alternatively you can fly to Shenyang and catch a shuttle bus direct into Dandong from the airport. Please contact us for further information.
What else is there to do around Dandong?
Dandong is in North Eastern China, a seldom visited area on the tourist map of China. However, the region has a wealth of great sites to visit. A few of them are listed below (for more info please contact us) :
Tiger Mountain Great Wall
Boat trips on Yalu river
Benxi Water Caves
Changbaishan National Nature Reserve
Jingpohu National Forest Park
Qianshan National Park
Wudalianchi National Forest Park
Big Deer island
Kuanding Yellow Chair Volcano Forest Mt
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