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Voykit pocket guide · 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.
- Country
- North Korea (DPRK)
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (cold)
- 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 ₩30,000–50,000 excl. bed · Mid ₩50,000–80,000 excl. bed · High ₩80,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 119
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hotel night (mid‑range) | ₩60,000–85,000 |
| Meal at hotel restaurant | ₩15,000–30,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- WOS · Wonsan Kalma International Airport
- Not open to foreign travelers (check).
Typical fares
- Train Wonsan ↔ Pyongyang
- ≈₩30,000 (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
Local buses and taxis operate in the city; schedules not published publicly (check).
See and do
Known for
- Wonsan Kalma beach resort
- Masik Ski Resort
- Songdowon International Children's Union Camp
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Masik Ski Resort | Uritours arrange transport; about 20 km (12 mi) from WonsanUritours arrange transport; about 12 mi (20 km) from Wonsan | ≈1 h round trip |
Sleep
- Kaeson Hotel
- 164 rooms; price €60‑85
- Tongmyong Hotel
- Billard and bookshop; price €60‑85
- Songdowon Tourist Hotel
- 83 rooms; price €45‑60
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 죄송합니다joesonghamnida |
| Thank you | 감사합니다gamsahamnida |
| How much is it? | 얼마예요?eolmayeyo? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Foreign entry limited to organized tours; most facilities serve Russian/Chinese visitors only.
Travel to Wonsan requires adherence to strict government controls; safety for tourists depends on tour operator compliance.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Wonsan yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Wonsan Kalma beach resort
- Masik Ski Resort
- Songdowon International Children's Union Camp
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata entry for Wonsan: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12345
- Wikivoyage: Wonsan, revision 5244185 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5244185
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/wonsan). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.