PyongyangFree things to do in Pyongyang
15 places in Pyongyang you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.
Free landmarks & monuments in Pyongyang
- Immortality Column
- Tower of Eternal Life
- Sino-Korean Friendship Tower
- Liberation Tower
- United Front Monument
- Party Foundation Monument
- Lee In-mo Memorial
- Monument to the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War
- Monument of the Great Comrades Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il
- "Tram of Happiness" Group Sculpture
- Tower of Immortality
Free parks & viewpoints in Pyongyang
- Moranbong Park
- Pyongyang Folklore Park
- Rungra People’s Pleasure ground
- Mansudae Fountain Park
When museums in North Korea open free entry
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Free & cheap tours in Pyongyang
A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.
Tickets for attractions in Pyongyang, booking ahead skips the queue.
Answers to your questions
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