Major city · North Korea (DPRK)
Haeju해주시
Haeju is a rare port city in western North Korea, but foreign tourists can only visit on a guided tour from Pyongyang. Budget 1–2 days if your itinerary allows; otherwise skip.
Haeju, the capital of South Hwanghae Province, sits on the Yellow Sea coast about 110 km from Incheon, South Korea. It has a small airport and a rail connection to Sariwon and Pyongyang. For foreign visitors, access is limited to organised tours that include the city; independent travel is not possible. The main draw is the coastal setting and the Haeju Hotel, one of the few foreigner-accommodating lodgings in the province.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- KPW
- Best months
- May–September
- avoid December–February (cold, limited heating in hotels)
- Airport
- HAE
- Nights
- 1–2
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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 guide9 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 Haeju110 ▾
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 Haeju, 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 under strict government control; tourists are safe as long as they follow all rules and stay with their guide.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckHAE Haeju Airport (Domestic flights to Chongjin, Pyongyang and Wonsan, but not typically available to foreigners (check)).
- Getting aroundTours arrange transport; walking in the city centre is possible but always with a guide.
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
- HAE Haeju Airport (Domestic flights to Chongjin, Pyongyang and Wonsan, but not typically available to foreigners (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Jan (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Haeju: 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
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
4 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
4 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
4 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
Tours arrange transport; walking in the city centre is possible but always with a guide. No public transport available to foreigners independently.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sariwon
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Train from Haeju Station to Sariwon (Haeju line), about 1 h
Sariwon has a folk village and is a common stop on tours.
Kaesong
goDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Train via Sariwon, about 2 h total
Kaesong has the DMZ and historic sites; usually a full-day trip.
Sinchon
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Road, about 1 h (tour vehicle)
Sinchon has a museum about the Korean War; check if your tour includes it.
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.
Haeju Hotel area
The only hotel known to accommodate foreigners; located west of the city centre.
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
- Tour package (all-inclusive)
- check – typically part of a multi-day tour from Pyongyang
Trip budget
| Tour package (includes hotel, meals, guide, transport)1 × 1 night × KPW 300 | KPW 300 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × KPW 300 | KPW 300 |
| eSIM for data (before arrival)1 × KPW 30 · Check coverage in North Korea; limited. | KPW 30 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | KPW 95 |
| Trip total≈ KPW 725 per person per day, bed included | KPW 725 |
Per day, all-inclusive; book through a DPRK-specialist agency.
2026 estimate in USD; independent travel is not possible. All costs are part of a guided tour from Pyongyang. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Tour package (per day, all-inclusive)Check with agency | USD 200–500 |
| eSIM (before arrival)Coverage limited | USD 20–40 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Foreigners must be on a government-authorised tour; independent travel is illegal.
- Haeju Airport flights are not typically open to foreigners (check).
- The city is near the DMZ; photography restrictions apply – ask your guide.
- Internet access is extremely limited; buy an eSIM before arrival (see /topics/esim-for-travel-how-it-works-and-how-to-set-it-up).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Haeju해주시
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My bed tonight
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이 주소로 가 주세요To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Haeju Station to Sariwon (train): check – part of tour
- Haeju to Pyongyang (train via Sariwon): about 2–3 h, check
Say or show
- 안녕하세요 — Hello (annyeonghaseyo)
- 감사합니다 — Thank you (gamsahamnida)
- 이거 얼마예요? — How much is this? (igeo eolmayeyo?)
- 화장실이 어디예요? — Where is the toilet? (hwajangsiri eodiyeyo?)
Phrases in Korean (South Korean standard); locals in Haeju may understand. Always use formal speech.
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 Haeju. 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 December–February (cold, limited heating in hotels)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 1 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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