Major city · North Korea (DPRK)
Wonsan
Skip Wonsan for most itineraries; access is limited, attractions are few and mainly for organized tours.
Wonsan is a port city and provincial capital with a new beach resort that currently serves only Russian and Chinese visitors. Train and ferry links exist, but foreign tourists face heavy restrictions, making a short stay impractical unless on a guided tour.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- KPW
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (cold)
- Airport
- WOS
- 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 Wonsan110 ▾
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 Wonsan, 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
- SafetyTravel to Wonsan requires adherence to strict government controls; safety for tourists depends on tour operator compliance.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckWOS Wonsan Kalma International Airport (Not open to foreign travelers (check).).
- Getting aroundcheckLocal buses and taxis operate in the city; schedules not published publicly (check).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per roomKPW 60,000
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per roomKPW 85,000
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per roomKPW 120,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget KPW 30,000 · Mid KPW 50,000 · High KPW 80,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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
- WOS Wonsan Kalma International Airport (Not open to foreign travelers (check).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Feb
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Mar
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Apr
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°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
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Wonsan: 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 (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
5 rd
Feb
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
5 rd
Mar
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
6 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 rd
Dec
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°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
Local buses and taxis operate in the city; schedules not published publicly (check).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Masik Ski Resort
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h round trip
Uritours arrange transport; about 20 km (12 mi) from WonsanUritours arrange transport; about 12 mi (20 km) from Wonsan
Only accessible via guided tours.
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.
Kaeson Hotel
164 rooms; price €60‑85
Tongmyong Hotel
Billard and bookshop; price €60‑85
Songdowon Tourist Hotel
83 rooms; price €45‑60
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
- ₩30,000–50,000 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₩50,000–80,000 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
- High
- ₩80,000 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × KPW 85,000 | KPW 85,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × KPW 50,000 | KPW 100,000 |
| Uritours ski resort day trip (per person)2 × KPW 150,000 · check | KPW 300,000 |
| Hotel breakfast2 × KPW 5,000 · check | KPW 10,000 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | KPW 74,300 |
| Trip total≈ KPW 284,700 per person per day, bed included | KPW 569,300 |
2026 estimate; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Hotel night (mid‑range) | ₩60,000–85,000 (≈ US$45–65) |
| Meal at hotel restaurant | ₩15,000–30,000 (≈ US$11–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Foreign entry limited to organized tours; most facilities serve Russian/Chinese visitors only.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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이 주소로 주세요To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
Check the US embassy in Pyongyang for consular services.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Wonsan ↔ Pyongyang: ≈₩30,000 (check)
Say or show
- 죄송합니다 — Excuse me / Sorry (joesonghamnida)
- 감사합니다 — Thank you (gamsahamnida)
- 얼마예요? — How much is it? (eolmayeyo?)
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 Wonsan. 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–Mar (cold)
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 1 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Organized tour packages (Uritours) for ski resort and beach visits.
- Hotel clusters near Songdowon Beach for easy access to resort facilities.
Sources
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