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Kyesong-dong Destination Guide
Discover Kyesong-dong in North Korea
Kyesong-dong in the region of P'yŏngan-namdo is a place located in North Korea - some 71 mi or ( 114 km ) North-East of Pyongyang , the country's capital .
Local time in Kyesong-dong is now 07:58 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Pyongyang " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Daejeon, Seoul, Incheon, Chungju, and Yongsong-ni. When in this area, you might want to check out Daejeon . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Kyesong-dong ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
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.
Located at 40.02 126.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Tokchon
Tokchon is a si, or city, in northern South Pyongan province, North Korea. It is bordered by Yongwon and Maengsan to the east, Kujang to the north, Kaechon to the west and Pukchang to the south. It is home to the Sungri Motor Plant, established in 1950, and various other small factories.
Located at 39.76 126.31 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
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