Turu Island, Pyongyang

Name: Turu Island
Address: Pyongyang, North Korea

#76 among attractions in Pyongyang

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Turu Island is a large island in the Taedong River in Pyongyang, North Korea, separated by a shallow channel from the smaller Ssuk Island to its east. Since 1983 both islands have been accessible by road via an off-ramp in the middle of the Chungsong Bridge. The island was the site of the General Sherman incident, the destruction of an armed U.S. Merchant Marine side-wheel steamer in 1866. ()

Local name: 두루섬 Coordinates: 38°59'29"N, 125°41'13"E

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Pyongyang North Korea

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Turu Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Arch of Reunification, Mangyongdae Funfair, Tongil Market, Chilgol Church.

2.4 miSE
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Arch of Reunification, Pyongyang
62 min walk • The Arch of Reunification, also known as the Monument to the Three-Point Charter for National Reunification, stands as a poignant symbol in the city of Pyongyang, North Korea. This grand archway, constructed in the form of two Korean women in traditional dress...
2 miW
Amusement, Amusement park
Mangyongdae Funfair, Pyongyang
51 min walk • Mangyongdae Funfair, nestled in the capital city of Pyongyang, North Korea, represents a unique blend of amusement and ideology. As an amusement park, it stands as a recreational venue for locals and a curiosity for the few foreign tourists who get a chance to visit...
2.6 miE
Market, Shopping
Tongil Market, Pyongyang
66 min walk • Tongil Market, also known as the Unification Market, is a notable shopping destination located in Pyongyang, North Korea. As a significant commercial hub within the city, it provides a unique glimpse into the daily lives and economic activities of the local populace.
2.9 miN
Church
Chilgol Church, Pyongyang
74 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea, stands Chilgol Church, a site of unique historical and religious significance. This Protestant church serves as a rare symbol of religious practice in a country known for its stringent control over...
2.2 miNW
Palace
Mangyongdae Children's Palace, Pyongyang
56 min walk • 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.
1.9 miE
Bridge
Chungsong Bridge, Pyongyang
48 min walk • The Chungsong Bridge is a major road bridge across the Taedong River in Pyongyang opened in 1983. In the middle of the bridge it has off- and on-ramps westward to the smaller Ssuk Island where the Pyongyang Sci-Tech Complex is located, and then on across a ditch to the larger and mainly agricultural Turu Island.
2.5 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Pyongyang Circus, Pyongyang
65 min walk • The Pyongyang Circus is a multi-function building located in Pyongyang, North Korea. It was completed in 1989. The circus has a floor space of 54,000 m².
2 miE
Ship
USS Pueblo, Pyongyang
52 min walk • USS Pueblo is a Banner-class environmental research ship, attached to Navy intelligence as a spy ship, which was attacked and captured by North Korean forces on 23 January 1968, in what was later known as the "Pueblo incident" or alternatively, as the "Pueblo crisis".
2.9 miE
City, Neighbourhood
Chung-guyok, Pyongyang
75 min walk • Chung-guyŏk is one of the 18 guyok which constitute the city of Pyongyang, North Korea. The district is located in the center of the city, between the Pothonggang Canal and Taedong River, and is bordered to the north by Moranbong-guyok, to the northwest by Potonggang-guyok, and to the south by Pyongchon-guyok.
1.4 miE
Museum
Pyongyang Sci-Tech Complex, Pyongyang
35 min walk • The DPRK Sci-Tech Complex is a science and technology centre housed in a large atom-shaped building located on Ssuk Island in Pyongyang, accessed by the Chungsong Bridge. It was completed in 2015.
2.2 miS
City, Neighbourhood
Rangrang-guyok, Pyongyang
56 min walk • Rangrang-guyŏk or Rangrang District is one of the 18 kuyŏk that constitute the city of Pyongyang, North Korea. It is located south of the Taedong River, and is bordered to the north by Songyo-guyok, to the east by the Ryokpo-guyok, and to the south by Chunghwa and Kangnam counties.

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Stop • Lines: 2 (37 min walk)