6 Night Pyongyang Marathon Tour from Beijing 2018
Apr 6 – 12/13
6 nights + 1 on train (flight – train)
The perfect tour for everyone wanting to run in the Pyongyang Marathon and also see more of the country.
We’re excited to bring the opportunity for amateur runners to take part in the Pyongyang Marathon for the fifth year running. This race can be run either as a full marathon or as a half marathon. There is also a 10km race and a 5 km fun run. Hundreds of local runners take part as well as some elite foreign runners. Anyone taking part in this tour who wants to watch the marathon instead of take part in it is more than welcome to do so. We have attended this marathon several times over the years so know the good places to be to watch. Also local football matches take place in Kim Il Sung stadium after the start of the race, you can be there for this too!
Please note that the itinerary may differ slightly to what is below but your tour leader will do their best to ensure that as much is covered as possible and will also add in extras when there is time such as a visit to a local bar or a funfair. We visit the DPRK regularly and know all the best places to go to make your trip even more unique. We will make the most of your time in the DPRK to guarantee the experience of a lifetime.
Detailed itinerary:
Thursday 5th April – TOUR BRIEFING
Friday 6th April – ARRIVAL DAY
OVERNIGHT : Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang
Saturday 7th April
OVERNIGHT : Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang
Sunday 8th April
OVERNIGHT : Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang
Monday 9th April
OVERNIGHT : Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang
Tuesday 10th April
Wednesday 11th April
OVERNIGHT : Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang
Thursday 12th April - departure day
The train departs at 10:40am and arrives in Beijing at approximately 08:30am on Wednesday April 11, Beijing Central Station
Air Koryo flight Pyongyang – Beijing (time tbc). Please let us know when booking if you would prefer the flight back to Beijing (surcharge 50 EUR).
End of Tour
Register here !
Please contact us for more details.
And if you are part of a larger group that wants to travel together, then we can help you set up an independent tour, including the option where you fly to Pyongyang on Saturday, run on Sunday, and return to Beijing (and onwards) on Monday.
For the cost of this tour, please click here.
Apr 6 – 12/13
6 nights + 1 on train (flight – train)
The perfect tour for everyone wanting to run in the Pyongyang Marathon and also see more of the country.
We’re excited to bring the opportunity for amateur runners to take part in the Pyongyang Marathon for the fifth year running. This race can be run either as a full marathon or as a half marathon. There is also a 10km race and a 5 km fun run. Hundreds of local runners take part as well as some elite foreign runners. Anyone taking part in this tour who wants to watch the marathon instead of take part in it is more than welcome to do so. We have attended this marathon several times over the years so know the good places to be to watch. Also local football matches take place in Kim Il Sung stadium after the start of the race, you can be there for this too!
Please note that the itinerary may differ slightly to what is below but your tour leader will do their best to ensure that as much is covered as possible and will also add in extras when there is time such as a visit to a local bar or a funfair. We visit the DPRK regularly and know all the best places to go to make your trip even more unique. We will make the most of your time in the DPRK to guarantee the experience of a lifetime.
Detailed itinerary:
Thursday 5th April – TOUR BRIEFING
- 4 PM (tbc) : Pre-Tour briefing at our office in Beijing
Friday 6th April – ARRIVAL DAY
- Departure Beijing – Pyongyang (time tbc)
- Kim Il Sung Square
- Foreign Languages Bookshop
OVERNIGHT : Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang
Saturday 7th April
- Mansudae Fountain Park
- Mansudae Grand Monument
- Grand People's Study House
- Kwangbok Supermarket
- Future Street
- Optional screening of "Comrade Kim goes Flying" - the awesomest movie ever made in/with the DPRK (RMB 100 entry)
OVERNIGHT : Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang
Sunday 8th April
- Pyongyang Marathon!
- Go back to hotel for showers/rest/lunch
- Walk in the city centre
- Beer bar (optional)
OVERNIGHT : Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang
Monday 9th April
- Drive south on the Reunification Highway to Kaesong
- Panmunjom Armistice Village and the DMZ
- Kaesong Koryo Museum
- Traditional Royal Korean lunch
- Tomb of King Kongmin
- Drive back to Pyongyang with a stop at the Reunification monument
- Monument to the Party Foundation
OVERNIGHT : Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang
Tuesday 10th April
- Pyongyang Metro Tour
- Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum
- USS Pueblo
- Drive to Mt Myohyang (approx. 3 hours drive north of Pyongyang
- Manpok Valley Walk - a gentle stroll passing waterfalls, interesting rocks, lovely wooded areas and viewing points.
Wednesday 11th April
- International Friendship Exhibition
- Pohyon Buddhist Temple
- Drive back to Pyongyang via Ryongmun Caves
- Taedonggang Bar No. 3 (2-2.5 EUR per glass)
- Duck Barbecue Restaurant - South Pyongyang’s famous grilled duck restaurant
OVERNIGHT : Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang
Thursday 12th April - departure day
The train departs at 10:40am and arrives in Beijing at approximately 08:30am on Wednesday April 11, Beijing Central Station
Air Koryo flight Pyongyang – Beijing (time tbc). Please let us know when booking if you would prefer the flight back to Beijing (surcharge 50 EUR).
End of Tour
Register here !
Please contact us for more details.
And if you are part of a larger group that wants to travel together, then we can help you set up an independent tour, including the option where you fly to Pyongyang on Saturday, run on Sunday, and return to Beijing (and onwards) on Monday.
For the cost of this tour, please click here.