Major city · North Korea (DPRK)
Nampho남포
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 (12 mi) away).Visit Nampho if you have a spare day after Pyongyang; train ~2 h each way, stay one night at Ryonggang Hot Spring House (12 mi (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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- KPW
- Best months
- May–Oct (check)
- avoid Nov–Apr (check)
- Airport
- FNJ
- Nights
- 1
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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 Nampho110 ▾
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 Nampho, 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
- SafetyNampho is generally safe for escorted tourists; main risks are limited services and language barriers.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportFNJ Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (About 60 km (37 mi) northeast; pre‑arranged tour transport only).FNJ Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (About 37 mi (60 km) northeast; pre‑arranged tour transport only).
- Getting aroundPublic transport is limited; most visitors rely on pre‑arranged tours or taxis from the guesthouse.
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
- FNJ Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (About 60 km (37 mi) northeast; pre‑arranged tour transport only)FNJ Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (About 37 mi (60 km) northeast; pre‑arranged tour transport only)
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
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Mar
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Apr
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nampho: 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)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
5 rd
Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
5 rd
Mar
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
5 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
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.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Goguryeo Tombs
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Taxi or pre‑arranged tour from Ryonggang Hot Spring House, about 30 min each way
UNESCO site, limited visitor hours; check opening times.
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.
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.
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
- Budget
- KPW 5,000–8,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- KPW 8,000–12,000 excl. bed
- High
- KPW 12,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Ryonggang Hot Spring House room1 × 1 night × KPW 3,000 | KPW 3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × KPW 5,000 | KPW 5,000 |
| Taxi from guesthouse to city centre (round‑trip)1 × KPW 2,000 · check | KPW 2,000 |
| Guided tour to Goguryeo Tombs1 × KPW 3,500 · check | KPW 3,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | KPW 1,350 |
| Trip total≈ KPW 14,850 per person per day, bed included | KPW 14,850 |
basic room, shared bathroom
2026 estimate in KPW; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Local meal (rice with side dishes) | KPW 3,000–5,000 |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | KPW 200–400 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Nampho남포
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My bed tonight
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이 주소로 가 주세요To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
Check the US embassy location in Pyongyang; other nations use the embassy in Beijing.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi guesthouse → Nampho centre: ≈ KPW 2,000 one way (check)
Say or show
- 안녕하세요 — Hello (annyeonghaseyo)
- 감사합니다 — Thank you (gamsahamnida)
- 얼마예요? — How much? (eolmayeyo?)
- 화장실 어디에요? — Where is the bathroom? (hwajangsil eodieyo?)
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 Nampho. 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–Oct (check) · avoid Nov–Apr (check)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Arrange a guided day tour from Pyongyang that includes Nampho and the tombs.
- Book Ryonggang Hot Spring House in advance; confirm transport from the guesthouse.
Sources
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