{"h":{"id":0,"name":1,"type":2,"lat":3,"lng":4,"ranking_percentage":5,"stars":6,"teaser":7,"image":8,"copyright":9},"d":[[13370,"Anju","city",39.6211,125.6638,40,3,"See a working town built around extraction and transport, where the river and railways support a gritty, utilitarian atmosphere.","",""],[23223,"Arch of Triumph","attraction",39.0447,125.7532,31,4,"Stand beneath a towering arch that frames Pyongyang’s skyline and marks a pivotal moment in the country’s twentieth-century narrative.","",""],[6178,"Arirang Festival","festival",39.0194,125.754,0,5,"Witness thousands of performers create vast visual narratives in a stadium, blending music, movement, and collective artistry unique to North Korea.","",""],[6160,"Chilbosan Beach","beach",41.0433,129.6139,50,3,"Walk along a shoreline where forested slopes meet the sea, with scattered boulders and distant peaks shaping the horizon.","",""],[13399,"Chilbosan Sea Route","hike",41.0433,129.6189,50,3,"Follow a rugged shoreline where the mountains meet the East Sea, with salt air, tidal rhythms, and glimpses of daily coastal life.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/north-korea-hike-chilbosan-sea-route.webp",""],[6165,"Chongjin","city",41.767,129.7234,45,3,"Experience a city defined by its working docks and factories, where daily life reflects the realities of North Korea’s industrial north.","",""],[13390,"Chonmasan","national park",38.6546,128.1539,56,3,"Climb broad stone slopes for sweeping views, especially rewarding in spring when flowering trees brighten the mountain air.","",""],[6166,"Haeju","city",38.0375,125.7079,60,2,"Walk through a city where local markets and cultural sites offer insight into provincial life along the Yellow Sea’s quieter stretches.","",""],[13403,"Haeju Beach","beach",38.0375,125.7129,75,2,"Observe shifting sands and tidal pools where birds gather, and find secluded spots along the winding, undeveloped shoreline.","",""],[13369,"Hamhung","city",39.9838,127.6125,30,4,"Travel through a city marked by industry and postwar reconstruction, where cultural venues stand alongside factories and wide streets.","",""],[13372,"Hoeryong","city",42.4324,129.7415,95,1,"Witness daily routines shaped by proximity to China, with mining activity and monuments reflecting the area’s layered history.","",""],[13371,"Hyesan","city",41.3874,128.1745,75,2,"Survey a remote city where the Yalu River and forested slopes set the scene for cross-border trade and rugged landscapes.","",""],[23222,"Juche Tower","attraction",39.0177,125.7636,13,5,"Ascend a riverside tower for panoramic city views and insight into the guiding philosophy that shapes North Korean society.","",""],[23228,"Kaeson Youth Park","attraction",37.9808,126.5607,88,1,"Experience a rare glimpse of leisure in Pyongyang as families gather for rides and games in a lively urban park.","",""],[6167,"Kaesong","city",37.8538,126.5662,5,5,"Visit a city shaped by its historic role as a capital, with preserved relics and a unique position near the Demilitarized Zone.","",""],[13373,"Kanggye","city",40.9677,126.5991,90,1,"Travelers encounter a city surrounded by wooded hills, where strategic importance and resource extraction define its atmosphere.","",""],[6196,"Kapsan","unique site",41.0902,128.2948,0,5,"Trace the legacy of resistance in a secluded region where forested hills, rural life, and memorials to guerrilla fighters shape the landscape.","",""],[13375,"Kilju","town",40.9612,129.321,25,4,"Pass through a strategic town marked by checkpoints and agricultural fields, where infrastructure and security shape the landscape.","",""],[6179,"Kim Il Sung’s Birthday Celebration","festival",39.0395,125.7622,38,4,"Join crowds in Pyongyang as the city marks the founder’s birth with mass gatherings, cultural performances, and coordinated public festivities.","",""],[13374,"Kimchaek","city",40.6682,129.1903,15,5,"Walk through a city where heavy industry meets the sea, and daily life revolves around shipyards, factories, and maritime trade.","",""],[23232,"Korean Central History Museum","attraction",39.0201,125.7546,50,3,"Trace the peninsula’s story through ancient tools, royal treasures, and detailed dioramas spanning centuries of Korean civilization.","",""],[6188,"Kumgangsan","national park",38.4857,128.0201,0,5,"Hike through dramatic stone formations and forested valleys, where mist and water shape a landscape prized for its shifting moods.","",""],[23219,"Kumsusan Palace of the Sun","attraction",39.0632,125.7891,0,5,"Walk through solemn halls where visitors pay respects to the embalmed leaders in a setting of strict ceremony and reverence.","",""],[6168,"Kumya","city",39.5455,127.2401,80,1,"Observe daily life along the eastern shore, where small communities rely on the sea and shifting landscapes shape local routines.","",""],[6189,"Kuwol","national park",38.5021,125.2629,33,4,"Wander among gentle slopes and ancient temple sites, especially vivid in autumn when the forests turn a striking palette of red and gold.","",""],[23229,"Mangyongdae Native House of Kim Il Sung","attraction",38.995,125.6553,44,3,"Visit a modest home surrounded by countryside, presented as the origin of North Korea’s founding figure and national mythos.","",""],[13376,"Manpo","city",41.1545,126.2873,65,2,"Stand at the edge of the country, looking across to China, surrounded by wooded slopes and the steady flow of the Yalu.","",""],[23224,"Mansudae Art Studio","attraction",39.0135,125.7141,69,2,"Observe artists at work in vast studios producing statues, mosaics, and paintings for public spaces across the country.","",""],[23221,"Mansudae Grand Monument","attraction",39.0322,125.7532,25,4,"Join organized groups as they approach immense statues for formal tributes, set against a backdrop of city hills.","",""],[6180,"May Day Festival","festival",38.9972,125.7545,77,2,"Experience locals picnicking, singing, and playing traditional games in parks, offering a rare glimpse into North Korean leisure and social customs.","",""],[23226,"Moranbong Theatre","attraction",39.0357,125.7552,94,1,"Attend a scheduled show in an auditorium known for state-approved plays, concerts, and large-scale artistic productions.","",""],[6183,"Mount Chilbo","hike",41.0383,129.6189,33,4,"Traverse a landscape where jagged stone formations rise above pine woods, passing through isolated settlements rarely seen by outsiders.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/north-korea-hike-mount-chilbo.webp",""],[6184,"Mount Kumgang","hike",38.6583,128.1078,0,5,"Ascend through narrow gorges and along cliffside paths, encountering clear mountain streams and dramatic color shifts with each season.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/north-korea-hike-mount-kumgang.webp",""],[6192,"Mount Myohyang","national park",40.0186,126.3331,22,4,"Ascend wooded trails to discover rare plant life and centuries-old shrines carved into the mountainside, with panoramic views at every turn.","",""],[19312,"Myohyangsan","hike",40.0186,126.3381,17,5,"Wander through tranquil woods and along river gorges, encountering centuries-old temples nestled in the folds of the mountains.","",""],[13383,"Myongnyunsan","national park",38.6546,128.1589,78,2,"Follow less-traveled paths through dense woodland, listening for birds and glimpsing native animals in a peaceful, undisturbed setting.","",""],[6170,"Nampo","city",38.7523,125.3247,25,4,"Observe the interplay of engineering and nature in a port city where maritime infrastructure dominates the landscape and daily rhythm.","",""],[6194,"Paektu Mountain","national park",41.993,128.0775,11,5,"Climb to the rim of a volcanic caldera, where stark landscapes and the high-altitude lake reveal the region’s geological origins.","",""],[23233,"Party Founding Museum","attraction",39.0327,125.7522,63,2,"Step into rooms where early party meetings took place, surrounded by original furnishings and artifacts from the movement’s origins.","",""],[6171,"Pujon","town",40.491,127.621,50,3,"Travel through rugged uplands where agriculture clings to steep slopes and isolation influences every aspect of community life.","",""],[13386,"Puksubaeksan","national park",40.7103,127.7481,67,2,"Traverse highland grasslands dotted with seasonal blooms, where isolation and elevation create a distinct ecological pocket.","",""],[6172,"Pyongsong","city",39.2604,125.862,10,5,"Experience a city shaped by research centers and factories, where movement of goods and students sets the pace for visitors.","",""],[6173,"Pyongyang","city",39.0738,125.8198,0,5,"Navigate wide boulevards and imposing structures, encountering curated public spaces that reveal the country’s political and cultural priorities.","",""],[23227,"Pyongyang Circus","attraction",39.0283,125.6857,75,2,"Watch choreographed routines and stunts in a purpose-built venue that draws local audiences for scheduled entertainment.","",""],[23225,"Pyongyang Grand Theatre","attraction",39.0087,125.7503,81,1,"Attend a formal performance in a grand setting, where music and drama reflect official narratives and artistic priorities.","",""],[6181,"Pyongyang International Film Festival","festival",39.0392,125.762,23,4,"Attend film premieres and discussions in Pyongyang, where international and domestic works are shown to select audiences in a controlled setting.","",""],[6182,"Pyongyang Marathon","festival",39.0392,125.7625,15,5,"Run or spectate alongside locals and foreigners as participants wind through central Pyongyang, finishing before cheering crowds in a major stadium.","",""],[23234,"Pyongyang Metro","attraction",39.0579,125.7559,19,5,"Ride underground through elaborately decorated stations, observing daily commutes and the city’s distinctive transport design.","",""],[13387,"Rangnamsan","national park",38.6496,128.1589,89,1,"Escape into wooded parkland within Pyongyang, using looping trails that offer a quiet break from the city’s daily rhythm.","",""],[6195,"Rason","region",42.3392,130.3716,0,5,"Experience a border city where cross-border commerce, multilingual signs, and bustling fish markets reveal North Korea’s rare openness to outside influences.","",""],[23235,"Rungrado 1st of May Stadium","attraction",39.0478,125.7739,38,4,"Enter one of the world’s largest stadiums, used for synchronized displays and major athletic competitions on a grand scale.","",""],[13384,"Ryongaksan","national park",38.6496,128.1539,44,3,"Walk up easily navigable paths to rocky lookouts, where the skyline of Pyongyang contrasts with the surrounding natural scenery.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/north-korea-national-park-ryongaksan.webp",""],[13400,"Ryongmun Cavern Trail","hike",39.8564,126.1122,83,1,"Venture underground to explore a network of echoing halls and mineral formations, emerging to forested hills above.","",""],[6174,"Samjiyon","town",41.8031,128.3201,0,5,"Begin journeys to volcanic landscapes and high-altitude forests, using this gateway town as a base for exploring the northern frontier.","",""],[6175,"Sariwon","city",38.5023,125.7516,70,2,"Sample local traditions and agricultural products in a city that serves as a hub for rural communities and regional administration.","",""],[13368,"Sinpo","city",40.0368,128.1839,85,1,"See a working port where maritime industries shape the city’s pace, and daily life revolves around the sea.","",""],[13377,"Sinuiju","city",40.0823,124.4489,50,3,"Cross into a border city where commerce and transit dominate, and the Amnok River frames views of neighboring China.","",""],[6163,"Songdowon Beach","beach",39.1847,127.4134,25,4,"Swim in calm, clear shallows and watch local families gather on wide stretches of sand beneath a gentle coastal breeze.","",""],[13401,"Suyangsan Trail","hike",38.1004,125.6999,67,2,"Climb gentle slopes dotted with blooms, pausing at open summits for broad views over patchwork farmland and distant peaks.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/north-korea-hike-suyangsan-trail.webp",""],[13412,"Taedonggang Beer Festival","festival",38.9945,125.8069,31,4,"Sample North Korean beers along the Taedong River, mingling with locals and enjoying entertainment in a rare, relaxed festival setting.","",""],[13378,"Tanchon","city",40.4598,128.9034,35,4,"Travelers encounter a city defined by extraction and processing, with dramatic terrain and infrastructure dominating the environment.","",""],[23230,"Three Revolutions Exhibition House","attraction",39.0836,125.7561,56,3,"Explore themed galleries showcasing technological achievements and the state’s emphasis on progress in industry, agriculture, and thought.","",""],[13379,"Tokchon","city",39.7602,126.2919,55,3,"Move through a landscape of wide fields and cooperative farming, where market days and seasonal work shape the town’s tempo.","",""],[23220,"Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum","attraction",39.0399,125.7387,6,5,"Tour extensive halls filled with tanks, aircraft, and immersive displays recounting the Korean War from a North Korean perspective.","",""],[6177,"Wonsan","city",39.1539,127.446,20,4,"Stroll along the waterfront and watch fishing boats unload, with glimpses of leisure and trade on the east coast.","",""],[6164,"Wonsan Beach","beach",39.1697,127.4925,0,5,"Stroll a lively waterfront lined with city life, passing moored boats and open views across the bay to distant islands.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/north-korea-beach-wonsan-beach.webp",""],[13380,"Yongbyon","town",39.8046,125.7893,75,2,"Approach a town known for its scientific installations and tight controls, set along a winding river in the country’s interior.","",""]]}