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Voykit pocket guide · North Korea (DPRK)
Nampho
남포
Visit Nampho if you have a spare day after Pyongyang; train ~2 h each way, stay one night at Ryonggang Hot Spring House (20 km away).
Nampho is a small port city with a UNESCO‑listed tomb site and a single foreign‑friendly guesthouse 20 km away. One full day plus an overnight stay is enough.
- Country
- North Korea (DPRK)
- Local name
- 남포
- Best months
- May–Oct (check)
- Avoid
- Nov–Apr (check)
- Stay
- 1 night
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
- Budget KPW 5,000–8,000 excl. bed · Mid KPW 8,000–12,000 excl. bed · High KPW 12,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 119
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Local meal (rice with side dishes) | KPW 3,000–5,000 |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | KPW 200–400 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- FNJ · Pyongyang Sunan International Airport
- About 60 km (37 mi) northeast; pre‑arranged tour transport onlyAbout 37 mi (60 km) northeast; pre‑arranged tour transport only
Typical fares
- Taxi guesthouse → Nampho centre
- ≈ KPW 2,000 one way (check)
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
Public transport is limited; most visitors rely on pre‑arranged tours or taxis from the guesthouse. Walking between sights is possible but distances are spread out.
See and do
Known for
- Goguryeo Tombs (UNESCO)
- Port and shipbuilding yard
- Ryonggang apples
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Goguryeo Tombs | Taxi or pre‑arranged tour from Ryonggang Hot Spring House, about 30 min each way | ≈1 h total |
Sleep
- Ryonggang Hot Spring House
- Only foreign‑friendly lodging, about 20 km (12 mi) northwest of Nampho; basic rooms, hot‑spring baths.Only foreign‑friendly lodging, about 12 mi (20 km) northwest of Nampho; basic rooms, hot‑spring baths.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | 안녕하세요annyeonghaseyo |
| Thank you | 감사합니다gamsahamnida |
| How much? | 얼마예요?eolmayeyo? |
| Where is the bathroom? | 화장실 어디에요?hwajangsil eodieyo? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Nampho station on the Pyongnam Line is rarely open to foreigners; verify access with your tour operator.
- Accommodation is far from the city centre; allow extra travel time.
- Facilities and English signage are minimal.
Nampho is generally safe for escorted tourists; main risks are limited services and language barriers.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Nampho yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Goguryeo Tombs (UNESCO)
- Port and shipbuilding yard
- Ryonggang apples
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: Nampho, revision 5079614 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5079614
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/nampho). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.