Ryongsong-guyok, Pyongyang

#110 among attractions in Pyongyang

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Ryongsŏng-guyŏk, or Ryongsŏng District is one of the 18 guyŏk that constitute Pyongyang, North Korea. Ryongsong Residence, the main residence of Kim Jong-un is located in this district. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 39°8'35"N, 125°48'22"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery, Three Revolution Exhibition, Korea Central Zoo.

5.6 miS
Memorial, Museum
Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, Pyongyang
143 min walk • The Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, formerly known as the Kumsusan Memorial Palace, is a grandiose mausoleum in the heart of Pyongyang, North Korea. It is the final resting place of the country's founding father, Kim Il-sung, and his son and successor, Kim Jong-il.
4.6 miS
Cemetery
Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery, Pyongyang
118 min walk • The Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery is a solemn and significant site located in the city of Pyongyang, North Korea. This hallowed ground serves as a memorial for the revolutionaries who lost their lives fighting against Japanese colonial rule during the first half of...
5.1 miSW
Museum
Three Revolution Exhibition, Pyongyang
130 min walk • The Three Revolution Exhibition is an emblematic museum located in Pyongyang, North Korea. This sprawling complex is dedicated to the three revolutions—ideological, technological, and cultural—that are considered the cornerstones of the country's philosophy...
4.7 miS
Old-fashioned animal exhibits
Korea Central Zoo, Pyongyang
121 min walk • The Korea Central Zoo, also referred to as the Pyongyang Central Zoo, is the national zoo of North Korea. It is located near Mt. Taesong in downtown Pyongyang. The zoo has over 5,000 wild animals, comprising a total of 650 species, and covers an area of roughly one square kilometre.
4.9 miS
Amusement, Amusement park
Taesongsan Funfair, Pyongyang
125 min walk • The Taesongsan Funfair is an amusement park located in Taesong-guyok, 12 kilometers from Pyongyang, North Korea. It was opened in 1977 and is at the foot of Mount Taesong.Total area is 180,000m², and contains 16 different rides.
4.7 miS
Forts and castles
Taesongsan, Pyongyang
121 min walk • Taesŏngsan is a mountain in Taesong-guyok, Pyongyang, North Korea. It has an elevation of 270 metres. One popular visitor attraction on Taesŏngsan is the outdoor ice rink. Others include the Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery and the Korea Central Zoo.
5.6 miS
Concentration camp
Yodok concentration camp, Pyongyang
142 min walk • Yodok concentration camp was a kwalliso in North Korea. The official name was Kwan-li-so No. 15. The camp was used to segregate those seen as enemies of the state, punish them for political misdemeanors, and put them to hard labour.
4.2 miW
Cemetery
Patriotic Martyrs' Cemetery, Pyongyang
109 min walk • The Patriotic Martyrs' Cemetery is a national cemetery in North Korea located in Sinmi-ri, Hyongjesan-guyok, Pyongyang. Founded on September 17, 1986, it is officially reserved for people who contributed to the "liberation of the country" and "socialist construction".
4.6 miNE
Neighbourhood
Unjong-guyok, Pyongsong
118 min walk • Ŭnjŏng-guyŏk, or Ŭnjŏng District is one of the 18 guyŏk that constitute Pyongyang, North Korea.
5.6 miSW
Neighbourhood
Hyongjesan-guyok, Pyongyang
144 min walk • Hyŏngjesan-guyŏk, or Hyŏngjesan District is one of the 18 guyŏk that constitute Pyongyang, North Korea.