Bradt - North Korea

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Discover the unique experience of visiting North Korea, one of the world's most secretive countries. This updated guide offers everything you need to know for a successful trip, from practical travel advice to cultural insights.

Your essential companion to exploring North Korea's hidden wonders and complex history.

This completely rewritten edition of Bradt's North Korea remains the only standalone guide dedicated to this enigmatic nation, often in the media spotlight but still largely unknown to the wider world.

Inside, you'll find detailed information on how to get there, who to travel with, and important tips on cultural etiquette, safety, money, and getting around. The guide covers key destinations such as Pyongyang, the meticulously planned capital city; Panmunjom, located within the 4km-wide Demilitarized Zone where North and South Korea meet face-to-face; Kumgansan Tourist Resort, a scenic area built mainly by South Koreans offering excellent hiking opportunities; and Paektusan, the highest mountain in Korea and Manchuria.

For adventurous and open-minded travelers, North Korea offers a captivating journey through a nation that has resisted globalisation and remains a rare example of 20th-century communism. Beyond the showcase socialist city of Pyongyang, visitors can enjoy stunning natural landscapes, from pristine coastlines and beaches to breathtaking mountains like the legendary Paektusan.

Despite common misconceptions about safety, visitors are warmly welcomed and treated more like honored guests of the state rather than ordinary tourists.

Written by Henry Marr, an expert who first visited North Korea in 2005 and has returned over twenty times, this guide is an indispensable resource for anyone looking to understand and experience one of the most intriguing destinations on the planet.

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