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An-gol Destination Guide

Delve into An-gol in North Korea

An-gol in the region of Chagang-do is located in North Korea - some 90 mi or ( 144 km ) North-East of Pyongyang , the country's capital .

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Local time in An-gol is now 08:36 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Pyongyang " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Daejeon, Seoul, Incheon, Chungju, and Wonsan. While being here, you might want to check out Daejeon . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in An-gol ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Huichon

Hŭich'ŏn is a city in the southern part of Chagang Province, North Korea. The population is 163,000 (1987 data).

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Located at 40.17 126.28 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Tags: Cities in Chagang

Myohyangsan

Myohyang-san ("Mysterious Fragrant Mountain") is a mountain in North Korea (40.03N, 126.28E). The mountain is named after the mystic shapes and fragrances found in the area. Myohyang is a North Korean tourist attraction and visited by many national tourists. There are a number of hiking routes on the mountain. Apart from the view, tourists are attracted by the Pohyon temple, built in the 11th century, the Sangwon hermitage, the Kumgang hermitage, or the Habiro hermitage.

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Located at 40.02 126.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Tags: Biosphere reserves of North Korea, Mountains of North Korea

International Friendship Exhibition

The International Friendship Exhibition is a large museum complex located at Myohyangsan, North Pyongan province, in North Korea. It is a collection of halls that house gifts presented to former leaders Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il from various foreign dignitaries. The protocol of gift-giving is well established in Korean culture. Built in a traditional style, the halls opened on August 26, 1978 and consist of over 150 rooms covering a total area of between 28,000 and 70,000 square meters.

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Located at 40.02 126.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 29 km away
Tags: Buildings and structures completed in 1978, Museums in North Korea, North Korean culture, North Pyongan, Propaganda in North Korea