Potonggang-guyok, Pyongyang

#93 among attractions in Pyongyang

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Potonggang-guyok is one of the 18 districts, or guyok, of Pyongyang, North Korea. It is most famous as the location of the Ryugyong Hotel. It is named after the Pothong River, which serves as the district's border on all sides. It is bordered to the north by Hyongjesan-guyok, to the east by Sosong and Moranbong-guyoks, to the south by Pyongchon and Chung-guyoks, and to the west by Mangyongdae-guyok. The district was established by the Pyongyang City People's Committee in October 1960. ()

Local name: 보통강구역 Coordinates: 39°1'48"N, 125°43'12"E

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Potonggang-guyok – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Victorious War Museum, People's Palace of Culture, Party Founding Museum, Bongsu Church.

1.3 miNE
Museum
Victorious War Museum, Pyongyang
34 min walk • The Victorious War Museum, also known as the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum, stands as a monumental edifice in the heart of Pyongyang, North Korea. This imposing structure is dedicated to the Korean War, or as it is known in North Korea, the Fatherland...
1 miE
Palace
People's Palace of Culture, Pyongyang
27 min walk • The People's Palace of Culture, situated in the heart of Pyongyang, North Korea, is a monumental edifice that stands as a testament to the country's emphasis on the arts and public gatherings. This grand structure serves as a cultural hub for the city, inviting both...
1.7 miSE
Museum
Party Founding Museum, Pyongyang
45 min walk • The Party Founding Museum in Pyongyang, North Korea, stands as a testament to the country's political history and ideology. This imposing museum is dedicated to the foundation of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), which governs the country.
1.3 miNW
Church
Bongsu Church, Pyongyang
33 min walk • Bongsu Church is a Protestant church in the Konguk-dong of the Mangyongdae District of Pyongyang in North Korea. It is one of just a handful churches in the country and one of only two Protestant churches, the other one being Chilgol Church.
1.2 miNE
Monuments and statues
Monument to the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War, Pyongyang
31 min walk • The Monument to the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War is an outdoor monument in Pyongyang, North Korea. The monument is outside of the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum.
1.2 miE
Arch
Potongmun, Pyongyang
31 min walk • Potong Gate is the western gate of the inner complex of the walled city of Pyongyang. It was originally built in the sixth century as an official Koguryo construction, and was later rebuilt in 1473.
0.9 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Pyongyang Gymnasium, Pyongyang
24 min walk • Pyongyang Gymnasium, also known as Pyongyang Indoor Stadium, is an indoor sporting arena located in Pyongyang, North Korea. The capacity of the arena is for 20,100 people and was opened in 1973.
0.8 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Pyongyang Ice Rink, Pyongyang
20 min walk • The Pyongyang Ice Rink is an indoor ice hockey venue on the bank of Pothong River in Pyongyang, North Korea. The Pyongyang Peoples Outdoor Ice Rink is a recent construction.
1.1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Pyongyang Arena, Pyongyang
28 min walk • Ryugyong Chung Ju-yung Gymnasium is an indoor sporting arena located in Pyongyang, North Korea. The capacity of the arena is 12,309 and was built in 2003.