Major city · North Korea (DPRK)
Manpo만포시
Skip unless you are on a guided tour from Ji'an, China: a single day-trip is enough to see the border city and its state-run sights.
Manpo is a North Korean border city on the Yalu River, reachable only on a guided day-trip from Ji'an, China. The city offers a controlled glimpse into the country's most restricted province, Chagang, with visits to a pavilion, a revolutionary museum, a farm, a school, a wool mill, a children's traffic park and a kindergarten. Overnight stays are not confirmed for foreign tourists.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- KPW
- Best months
- May–September
- avoid November–March (cold, river may freeze; tours less likely)
- Airport
- none nearby
- Nights
- 0 (day-trip only)
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 6Check your own government travel advice for North Korea b…US passports are not valid for the DPRK without special v…
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- North Korea (DPRK) ↗Check your own government travel advice for North Korea before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- North Korea (DPRK) ↗Entry is only through controlled arrangements when permitted at all; there is no independent visa route.
- North Korea (DPRK) ↗US passports are not valid for the DPRK without special validation from the State Department.
- North Korea (DPRK) ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to North Korea before you rely on it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Manpo112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Manpo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Foreign cards, ATMs and transfers do not work: see Insurance & payments above.North Korea (DPRK)-wide
- SafetyNorth Korea is a high-risk destination for foreign travellers.
- Emergency numbers112 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- Getting aroundGuided tour only; walking within the city under escort.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- none nearby: arrive by land or via another city
Map of Manpo
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
Feb
Avoid
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Mar
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
Avoid
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−20°C (−4°F)−4°F (−20°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Manpo: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
−20°C (−4°F)−4°F (−20°C)
3 rd
Feb
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C)
3 rd
Mar
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
5 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
15 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
13 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
5 rd
Dec
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C)
3 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Guided tour only; walking within the city under escort. No independent transport.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ji'an, China
goDoor to door: About 10 min walk across the bridge
Border crossing on foot or by bus as part of a guided tour
The tour starts and ends in Ji'an; you return the same day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Manpo Hotel
Main hotel for foreigners; used for lunch on day trips. Overnight stays not confirmed.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Guided day-trip from Ji'an
- check – tour operators quote in USD or CNY; expect $100–200 per person including lunch and guide
Trip budget
| Guided day-trip (no overnight)1 × 1 night × KPW 150 | KPW 150 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × KPW 150 | KPW 150 |
| Visa for North Korea (if required)1 × KPW 80 · Check; tour operators often handle this. | KPW 80 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | KPW 57 |
| Trip total≈ KPW 437 per person per day, bed included | KPW 437 |
Includes lunch, guide, transport from Ji'an. Check with operator.
2026 estimate in USD; only guided day-trip costs apply. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Guided day-trip from Ji'an (per person)Check with tour operator; includes lunch and guide. | $100–200 |
| Lunch at Manpo HotelNorth Korean cuisine: cold noodles, kimchi. | Included in tour |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- North Korea remains closed to most foreign tourists as of 2026; only Russian nationals are currently allowed. Check your government's travel advice.
- All visits must be pre-arranged as part of a guided tour from Ji'an, China.
- Chagang province is the most restricted in North Korea; photography and movement are strictly controlled.
- No ATMs, credit card acceptance or internet access for tourists.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Manpo만포시
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
No foreign embassies in Manpo. The nearest diplomatic missions are in Pyongyang or Beijing, China.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ji'an border crossing to Manpo: About 10 min walk or short bus ride; part of guided tour.
Say or show
- 안녕하세요 — Hello (annyeonghaseyo)
- 감사합니다 — Thank you (gamsahamnida)
- 네 / 아니요 — Yes / No (ne / aniyo)
- 얼마예요? — How much is it? (eolmayeyo)
- 이해하지 못합니다 — I don't understand (ihaehaji mothamnida)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Manpo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–September · avoid November–March (cold, river may freeze; tours less likely)
- 0 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 1 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Border crossing status and tour operator contacts for Ji'an–Manpo day trips.
- Manpo Hotel overnight policy: confirm with operators.
- Photography rules at each sight: what is allowed, what is not.
Sources
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