Ryongak Mountain
룡악산 (龍岳山)
Location: Pyongyang
View towards Pyongyang. The pyramid-shaped structure on the horizon is the Ryugyong Hotel.
Summary
A hill on the outskirts of Pyongyang and popular hiking spot. Enjoy the hike up to the top. Takes about an hour and is moderately strenuous.
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Travel Information
Tips
- Dress comfortably and wear exercise shoes.
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Best times to visit
- Since you’ll be outdoors, it’ll be best to visit when the weather and the season is good. Sundays are good to mix with local hikers.
View away from Pyongyang.
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Fact File
- According to North Koreans, Kim Il Sung used to love to come here when he was a boy. The other kids were scared off by its name (“ryong” means dragon), but that never discouraged Kim Il Sung, the courageous young lad he was.
- An old Buddhist hermitage, Pobunam (법운암; 法雲庵), can be found here.
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Mountain, Nature, Scenery, Hiking
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