To help inspire or plan your trip to North Korea, some of its major attractions
for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country.
These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for North Korea which represent the best
of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
Click on the icons below to focus on specific types of features
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in North Korea
| Complex of Koguryo Tombs | |
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The Koguryo Kingdom ruled over parts of northern China and the Korean peninsula between 277BC and AD668. About 10,000 Koguryo tombs have been discovered but only a small number, like half the ones at this site, have wall paintings. These are thought to be the tombs for kings and members of the aristocracy and the paintings are a testimony to the life of this period.  UNESCO World Heritage Site: Complex of Koguryo Tombs | |
| Kaesong | |
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Kaesong was the capital of the unified Korean peninsula for over 400 years during the Koryo dynasty. Among the sites of note are the twin tombs of King Kongmin and his wife, who ruled in the 14th century. The Koryo Museum, Sinchon Museum of US war crimes and Songbul temple are some other attractions in Kaesong. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong | |