Juche Tower
A 170-meter tall monument is dedicated to the juche philosophy of kim il sung. don't miss the trip to the top, which costs â¬5 and offers a great view of the city though, if you're staying at the yanggakdo, the view from a top floor is similar and free!.
Ryugyong Hotel
This 105-story building dominates the pyongyang skyline with its 330 meters of height. construction started in 1987, but when the money ran out in 1992 it came to a halt. construction by egypt's orascom group resumed again in april 2008. in september 2008, a senior north korean official said the refurbishing of the ryugyong hotel will be done by 2012 - the 100th anniversary of the birth of kim il sung. at the same time, an orascom company official said the goal of the project was to at least give the structure's facade a facelift and make it more attractive. so if the building is ever to be fully completed is yet to be known.
USS Pueblo
The captured american vessel.
Korean War Museum
Also known as the victorious fatherland liberation museum the basement of the museum has a number of captured u.s. planes, tanks, and weaponry.
Arch of Triumph
The arch was designed to commemorate korean resistance to japan between 1925 and 1945 and eventual liberation from japanese rule. the arch is modeled on the arc de triomphe in paris. however at 60 m high and 50-m wide it is the biggest victory arch in the world.
20-meter high bronze statue of Kim Il-Sung and Kim Jong-Il at Mansudae. During the Centennial Celebration of Kim Il-Sung's birthday, a statue of Kim Jong-Il was added. This colossal display will most likely be the first thing you visit. Surreal as it may seem, be aware that the locals expect visitors to this place to take it all very seriously and show respect to the monument. Your tour group will most likely have to lay flowers on the statue pedestal which are also available on-site for â¬3-10. Formal dress is expected, though not strictly required.
Pyongyang Metro
This is the deepest metro system in the world at over 110 metres. There are large socialist realist murals in the platforms of the stations, with each station designed to embody a different ideal. Most tourists only see Puhung and Yonggwang stations on the Chollima Line.
Arirang Mass Games
The mass gymnastics and artistic performance. this is performed in the fall of some years. was held in august-october 2008, and is expected again in august 2009. with over 100,000 performers this is, by the numbers, the greatest show on earth.
Kaeson Funfair
Located near the Arch of Triumph, this small amusement park has a handful of new rides. You and your guides can't just wander around as you'll need a guide from the park to take you to each ride but you will be put at the head of the line for each one. The guide will keep track of the rides you go on and then you pay according to how many rides you went on, at the end of your visit.
Stamp shop
Next to the koryo hotel on changwang st sells a huge variety of dprk postage stamps, with designs ranging from olympic sports to korean food to dprk history. this is the best place to buy souvenirs, as stamps are easy to transport and it's easy to find a set of stamps for almost anyone. you can also buy postcards and postcard stamps 200 won here.