Mangyongdae Children's Palace, Pyongyang

Name: Mangyongdae Children's Palace
Address: Pyongyang, North Korea

#37 among attractions in Pyongyang

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The Mangyongdae Children's Palace in Pyongyang is a public facility managed by Korean Youth Corps in North Korea where pioneer members can engage in extra-curricular activities, such as learning music, foreign languages, computing skills and sports. It was established on 2 May 1989 and it is situated in Kwangbok Street, in the north of Mangyongdae-guyok. It is the largest of the palaces in North Korea dedicated to children's after-school activities. In front of the Children's Palace there are a grand sculpture group and two enormous fountains, rising 90 and 100 metres. ()

Local name: 만경대학생소년궁전 Coordinates: 39°0'50"N, 125°39'32"E

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Mangyongdae Children's Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mangyongdae Funfair, People's Palace of Culture, Chilgol Church, Bongsu Church.

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Amusement, Amusement park
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4.3 miE
Palace
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1.5 miNE
Church
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3.3 miNE
Church
Bongsu Church, Pyongyang
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3.8 miSE
Bridge
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1.7 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
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3.9 miSE
Ship
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4.5 miE
City, Neighbourhood
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3.3 miSE
Museum
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4.1 miSE
City, Neighbourhood
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2.2 miSE
Island
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