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Voykit pocket guide · North Korea (DPRK)
Manpo
만포시
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.
- Country
- North Korea (DPRK)
- Local name
- 만포시
- Best months
- May–September
- Avoid
- November–March (cold, river may freeze; tours less likely)
- Stay
- 0 (day-trip only) nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- KPW
- Money
- Foreign cards, ATMs and transfers do not work: see Insurance & payments above.
- Daily spend
- Guided day-trip from Ji'an check – tour operators quote in USD or CNY; expect $100–200 per person including lunch and guide (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Fire and ambulance 119
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Guided day-trip from Ji'an (per person) | $100–200 |
| Lunch at Manpo Hotel | Included in tour |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
Typical fares
- Ji'an border crossing to Manpo
- About 10 min walk or short bus ride; part of guided tour.
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Guided tour only; walking within the city under escort. No independent transport.
See and do
Known for
- Border city on the Yalu River opposite Ji'an, China
- Manpo Pavilion
- Junggang Revolutionary Museum
- Chagang province – the most restricted province for tourists
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ji'an, China | Border crossing on foot or by bus as part of a guided tour | About 10 min walk across the bridge |
Sleep
- Manpo Hotel
- Main hotel for foreigners; used for lunch on day trips. Overnight stays not confirmed.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | 안녕하세요annyeonghaseyo |
| Thank you | 감사합니다gamsahamnida |
| Yes / No | 네 / 아니요ne / aniyo |
| How much is it? | 얼마예요?eolmayeyo |
| I don't understand | 이해하지 못합니다ihaehaji mothamnida |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- 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.
North Korea is a high-risk destination for foreign travellers. Read your own government's travel advisory. The tour is tightly controlled; do not deviate from the guide or take unauthorised photos.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Manpo yet. Suggested stay: 0 (day-trip only) nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Border city on the Yalu River opposite Ji'an, China
- Manpo Pavilion
- Junggang Revolutionary Museum
- Chagang province – the most restricted province for tourists
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Manpo, revision 5207541 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5207541
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/manpo). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.