3-night PYONGYANG MARATHON - KIMCHI TOUR 2017 (DEPARTING FROM DANDONG)
APRIL 6-9 (from Dandong; train in / train out)
3 nights in the DPRK
Register today for the event of a lifetime !
Contact us here. This tour is limited to 50 participants.
This tour -- travelling in and out by train, from and to the Chinese border city of Dandong -- is ideal for those on a budget who are looking for a brief highlights tour of Pyongyang, as well as the Pyongyang Marathon.
Race details
There will be a full marathon, a half-marathon, a 10 km run and a 5 km fun run, all at the same time. All these races start and finish at Pyongyang’s Kim Il Sung Stadium. Last year the stadium was full of spectators and we would expect the same again, so if you have ever wanted to run in a stadium with around 50,000 people watching and cheering then this is your chance!
Please check the expected finishing times for each of the races. If you would like to register for this amazing event, then be sure to register for a race that you can complete in the time set. Bear in mind also that the local Korean runners will all be at a high level, so if you want to run in the pack of locals then you would need a fast pace at least at first, or to run the shorter distances.
This is, at this point in time, the only opportunity that foreigners have to run freely in the streets of Pyongyang. A very unique way to see this very spacious and green city, and an incredible opportunity to high-five the thousands of spectators who line the route to the finish line !
Runners may be allowed to carry cameras, phones, iPods, water bottles etc. while on the run. We hope to have this confirmed soon. Moreover, there will be water stations approximately every 2 km along the route.
The race is planned to start at 09:30 on Sunday April 8th. Registration procedures will need to have everyone there an hour in advance (to receive a number etc). We will ensure that breakfast is available early that day so that runners can prepare. We will also try to make it possible to get some carbs in before the race the night before at one of Pyongyang’s Italian restaurants. If you have your own foods that you eat before a race then please bring them along with you.
The marathon winners will receive a medal and prize. Be reminded that in 2014 the marathon was won in a time of 2 hours and 14 minutes, so get training now!
Tour itinerary
Please note that the itinerary may differ slightly to what is shown below. However, 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.
Thursday 5th April
April 5 - Thursday>> AM - Recommended latest arrival in Dandong
>> PM - Exact time TBC :Our group assembles for a mandatory pre-tour group briefing in Dandong. Exact briefing location TBC.
The briefing will last approximately one hour and designed so that you will get the most out of your tour. It will cover travel etiquette, safety and practicalities for travel in the DPRK. Have your last minute questions answered and meet your fellow travelers.
Overnight: Hotel in Dandong not included in the tour.
Friday 6th April
Departure day from Dandong
>> 09:35 train departs from Dandong
>> Cross border and pass through customs
>> Travel through the Korean countryside (approx. 5 hours)
>> See farms, villages, etc along the way (from the train)
>> Arrival in Pyongyang at approx. 17:30
>> Meet the local guides on the railway platform
>> Begin the Pyongyang adventure!
OVERNIGHT : Ryanggang Hotel, Pyongyang (a basic but comfortable hotel with limited hot water and the occasional power cut. Retro lounge area, billiards and bar. Located near the Pyongyang Sports Village.
Saturday 7th April (Pyongyang City tour)
>> Mansudae Fountain Park
>> Mansudae Grand Monument
>> Juche Tower
>> Party Foundation Monument
>> Kim Il Sung Square
>> Foreign Language Bookshop
>> Ride 6 stations on the Pyongyang Metro
>> Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum
>> Captured spy ship USS Pueblo
>> Optional visit to Taedonggang No 3 bar and microbrewery
>> Option to attend a private film screening of ‘Comrade Kim Goes Flying’ at the Yanggakdo International House of Cinema (RMB 100 entry)
OVERNIGHT : Ryanggang Hotel, Pyongyang
Sunday 8th April (Pyongyang Marathon)
>> Pyongyang Marathon!
>> Go back to hotel for showers/rest/lunch
>> Local Beer Bar – mix with locals enjoying their day off
>> Walk in parts of Pyongyang city
OVERNIGHT : Ryanggang Hotel, Pyongyang
Monday 9th April (Departure day)
>> The train departs from Pyongyang at 10:10am
>> The train arrives in Dandong (Liaoning Province, China) at approximately 17:30 local time.
>> The tour finishes here. You can go on to explore this fascinating border city, the surrounding areas, or make your way to Beijing or elsewhere after an amazing trip to the DPRK
Register here !
Please contact us for more details.
For the cost of this tour, please click here.
And if you are part of a larger group that wants to travel together, then we can help you set up an independent tour.
APRIL 6-9 (from Dandong; train in / train out)
3 nights in the DPRK
Register today for the event of a lifetime !
Contact us here. This tour is limited to 50 participants.
This tour -- travelling in and out by train, from and to the Chinese border city of Dandong -- is ideal for those on a budget who are looking for a brief highlights tour of Pyongyang, as well as the Pyongyang Marathon.
Race details
There will be a full marathon, a half-marathon, a 10 km run and a 5 km fun run, all at the same time. All these races start and finish at Pyongyang’s Kim Il Sung Stadium. Last year the stadium was full of spectators and we would expect the same again, so if you have ever wanted to run in a stadium with around 50,000 people watching and cheering then this is your chance!
Please check the expected finishing times for each of the races. If you would like to register for this amazing event, then be sure to register for a race that you can complete in the time set. Bear in mind also that the local Korean runners will all be at a high level, so if you want to run in the pack of locals then you would need a fast pace at least at first, or to run the shorter distances.
This is, at this point in time, the only opportunity that foreigners have to run freely in the streets of Pyongyang. A very unique way to see this very spacious and green city, and an incredible opportunity to high-five the thousands of spectators who line the route to the finish line !
Runners may be allowed to carry cameras, phones, iPods, water bottles etc. while on the run. We hope to have this confirmed soon. Moreover, there will be water stations approximately every 2 km along the route.
The race is planned to start at 09:30 on Sunday April 8th. Registration procedures will need to have everyone there an hour in advance (to receive a number etc). We will ensure that breakfast is available early that day so that runners can prepare. We will also try to make it possible to get some carbs in before the race the night before at one of Pyongyang’s Italian restaurants. If you have your own foods that you eat before a race then please bring them along with you.
The marathon winners will receive a medal and prize. Be reminded that in 2014 the marathon was won in a time of 2 hours and 14 minutes, so get training now!
Tour itinerary
Please note that the itinerary may differ slightly to what is shown below. However, 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.
Thursday 5th April
April 5 - Thursday>> AM - Recommended latest arrival in Dandong
>> PM - Exact time TBC :Our group assembles for a mandatory pre-tour group briefing in Dandong. Exact briefing location TBC.
The briefing will last approximately one hour and designed so that you will get the most out of your tour. It will cover travel etiquette, safety and practicalities for travel in the DPRK. Have your last minute questions answered and meet your fellow travelers.
Overnight: Hotel in Dandong not included in the tour.
Friday 6th April
Departure day from Dandong
>> 09:35 train departs from Dandong
>> Cross border and pass through customs
>> Travel through the Korean countryside (approx. 5 hours)
>> See farms, villages, etc along the way (from the train)
>> Arrival in Pyongyang at approx. 17:30
>> Meet the local guides on the railway platform
>> Begin the Pyongyang adventure!
OVERNIGHT : Ryanggang Hotel, Pyongyang (a basic but comfortable hotel with limited hot water and the occasional power cut. Retro lounge area, billiards and bar. Located near the Pyongyang Sports Village.
Saturday 7th April (Pyongyang City tour)
>> Mansudae Fountain Park
>> Mansudae Grand Monument
>> Juche Tower
>> Party Foundation Monument
>> Kim Il Sung Square
>> Foreign Language Bookshop
>> Ride 6 stations on the Pyongyang Metro
>> Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum
>> Captured spy ship USS Pueblo
>> Optional visit to Taedonggang No 3 bar and microbrewery
>> Option to attend a private film screening of ‘Comrade Kim Goes Flying’ at the Yanggakdo International House of Cinema (RMB 100 entry)
OVERNIGHT : Ryanggang Hotel, Pyongyang
Sunday 8th April (Pyongyang Marathon)
>> Pyongyang Marathon!
>> Go back to hotel for showers/rest/lunch
>> Local Beer Bar – mix with locals enjoying their day off
>> Walk in parts of Pyongyang city
OVERNIGHT : Ryanggang Hotel, Pyongyang
Monday 9th April (Departure day)
>> The train departs from Pyongyang at 10:10am
>> The train arrives in Dandong (Liaoning Province, China) at approximately 17:30 local time.
>> The tour finishes here. You can go on to explore this fascinating border city, the surrounding areas, or make your way to Beijing or elsewhere after an amazing trip to the DPRK
Register here !
Please contact us for more details.
For the cost of this tour, please click here.
And if you are part of a larger group that wants to travel together, then we can help you set up an independent tour.