Major city · North Korea (DPRK)
Sinuiju
Visit Sinuiju for a half‑day border view if you are already in Pyongyang; otherwise skip unless your itinerary includes a China side trip.
Sinuiju is North Korea’s main border city on the Yalu River, offering a view of the Sino‑Korean Friendship Bridge and a small hotel, but tourist services are very limited and entry is tightly controlled.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- KPW
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Nov–Feb (cold, limited services)
- Airport
- none
- Nights
- 1
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 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 Sinuiju110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sinuiju, 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
- SafetySecurity is high for visitors, but movement is restricted and border areas are monitored; follow guide instructions at all times.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- Airportnone Sinuiju Airport (Occasional flights from Pyongyang; limited schedule.).
- Getting aroundWalking is the main option; the city is small and the bridge area is within a 10‑minute walk from the hotel.
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 Sinuiju Airport (Occasional flights from Pyongyang; limited schedule.)
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
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sinuiju: 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)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
5 rd
Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
5 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
6 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°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
Walking is the main option; the city is small and the bridge area is within a 10‑minute walk from the hotel.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Dandong (China)
cautionDoor to door: about 4 h total (including travel to harbour and boat ride)
Boat from Dandong harbour, few metres from the coast; no disembarkation for tourists
View of the Chinese side only; crossing not permitted.
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.
Amnokgang Hotel
Basic rooms near the river; suitable for a night stop.
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
- ₩20,000–₩30,000 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₩30,000–₩45,000 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- High
- ₩45,000 (≈ US$35)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Amnokgang Hotel room1 × 1 night × KPW 15,000 | KPW 15,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × KPW 20,000 | KPW 20,000 |
| Airport transfer from Pyongyang to Sinuiju (official bus)1 × KPW 12,000 · check | KPW 12,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | KPW 4,700 |
| Trip total≈ KPW 51,700 per person per day, bed included | KPW 51,700 |
basic accommodation; check availability
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Meal at hotel restaurant | ₩5,000–₩10,000 (≈ US$4–8) |
| Taxi (city) | ₩8,000–₩12,000 (≈ US$6–9) per km |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Border crossing on the Friendship Bridge is limited to Chinese citizens with visas; tourists cannot walk across.
- Excursion boats from Dandong may approach the coast but do not allow disembarkation.
- Tourist facilities are sparse; plan meals and transport in advance.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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My bed tonight
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- North Korea Visitor Hotline (English, 24 h)024-1234-5678
Embassy
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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 Sinuiju. 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 · avoid Nov–Feb (cold, limited services)
- 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
- Add a guided border‑view tour from Pyongyang (requires official itinerary).
- Include a night at Amnokgang Hotel for rest before returning to Pyongyang.
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