| North Korea travel tips posted by real travelers and North Korea locals. Map |
 | North Korea Warnings or Dangers | Tips 1 - 10 of 11 |  |
 Kuri on stage by Backpackin_MacLeave a Comment
|
Visiting North Korea?
Read reviews about North Korea Hotels
Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.
 by ColmNugent
However, mess your guides around, show disrespect to Kim Il Sung or Kim Jong Il - you'll find yourself on the next flight out. At first it might seem a bit silly, the glorification of the two Kims - but the Koreans take it VERY seriously, and you'd be well advised to play along.
There are no dangers or annoyances of the sort you may expect in other destinations - you're more likely to get mugged by a street gang in Disneyland.
The prospects of you meeting anyone other than carefully selected Koreans is negligible. You can be pretty sure your minibus and hotel room is bugged. Loose talk can cost you a large chunk of your visit!
Avoid dairy-based produce, even in your hotel. The Koreans don't eat it and therefore don't know how to prepare it. It's guaranteed to give you gippy tummy. Leave a Comment
|
 | |  |
Officially there are no potential risk or dangers in North Korea. There is no pick pocketing on streets and people are friendly everywhere. But if you are such s stupied one as me and you leave your bag with the money in your room while breakfast it's possible that there will one pick some money. In my case it was a lot of money. I haven't seen anything of the money but as far as I have been informed by my guides, the asume it could have been a Chinese Tourist. Leave a Comment
|
In fact, there are no danger or any risk when visiting NK. The only reason that may be sensible for the traveller is insulting or criticising the Great and Dear Leaders. You normally won't get into prison but a quick deportation by the next train or plane is to be expected...
No pictures of military installations and/or soldiers too (but you can try it with the same result in the US nowaday!). Leave a Comment
|
You will possibly be dissapointed of not being able to take a stroll in Pyongyang. There seem to be strict rules that non-Korean(looking) ís not allowed to walk even accompanied through centre. However, outside capital it is more relaxed, but even if you are staying in a place your gate will prevent of getting out. Leave a Comment
|
Visiting North Korea?
Read reviews about North Korea Hotels
Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.
Communist authotarian dictators, landmines, nuclear weapons, starvation...need I go on? Not a good idea in general to visit this place. Leave a Comment
|
Electric voltage in North Korea is 220 V and electric sockets are of the same type as in Western Europe. Electricity shortages can occur from time to time, so it is recommended you bring a pocket lamp with batteries or an electric torch with you.
When night falls, cities are in total dark except monuments. Leave a Comment
|
Unauthorized cellular (mobile) phones and GPS are forbidden in the DPRK. If you, nevertheless, take them to this trip, please be prepared to surrender it to the customs officer who will keep them for you in the storage at the airport. If you enter the DPRK by train, these items will be sealed by border officers so you won't be able to use them during your stay in the country. They will be unsealed first when your leave the DPRK. Leave a Comment
|
 by rsudic
On the other hand, you can buy a bunch N.Korean books (if you're fan), which are rare outside of DPRK Leave a Comment
|
 one that could be erased by rsudic
When we reach exit (DPRK-China border) police officer took our camera and start to erase all photos he didn't like ?!?!!! Imagine our faces ! What you can do? Put one card into camera with harmless-photos or without up-close/military/children photos.
Of course, they don't check all cards you have, so it's all about luck. Some fellow co-passengers pass without loss. Leave a Comment
|
 | 1 | 2 |  |
|
| Best North Korea Travel Deals |
Planning a Korea Tour?
Quality tours, affordable prices. Trusted by travel agents since 1985 Korean Air Flights
More Flights, Better Airfares, Sort by Time, Flight, Price & More North Trip
Dreaming of the Arctic? Go Behind the Scenes of an Expedition Cruise! Great Wolf Waterpark
America's Largest Family of Indoor Waterparks. Bring the Kids! Seoul Hotels
Going to Seoul? Use Travelzoo To Compare Hotel Rates. Search Now! Sponsored Links
|
