After a fantastic hike throughout Chilbosan area in the morning, through forests I found fairly similar to those in the UK, we got back on the bus to go to a city called Kyongsong, also spelled Gyongsong, which is nearby Chongjin, perhaps an hour driving. Our journey to Kyongsong was definitely the main highlight for […]
North Korea’s Chilbosan – A Land Of Stunning Scenery
We had a gorgeous bus journey from Chongjin city to Mount Chilbo (Chilbosan), one of North Korea’s sacred mountains. We passed lush greenery, dramatic cliffs, and through beautiful old villages. The picture above shows the beautiful scenery which we bus passed. The trip to Mount Chilbo was meant to take roughly four hours, including a […]
The Mysterious City Of Chongjin
After spending a night in Hoeryong city, we stopped by a school on the way to Chongjin. It was, of course, one of the better schools in the area, if not the best, yet is was still a functioning school. Apparently, English lessons are mandatory in the North Korean curriculum. I’m not entirely sure how […]