Contrary to popular belief, taking photos in North Korea is allowed and you’ll have plenty of opportunities during your tour with us. Photography freedom is less restrictive than most travellers expect. However, there are photography guidelines that must strictly be [...]
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By Elliott Davies | Filed under: uritours | March 10, 2020
The most well-known hub facilitating travel to North Korea may be Beijing, however, in recent years Shanghai has become a reliable and attractive gateway for arranging North Korea tours. Here are 8 reasons to visit North Korea from Shanghai! [...]
By Elliott Davies | Filed under: uritours | March 8, 2020
Search anything about North Korea and you’ll quickly find references to the acronym ‘DPRK’, seemingly used interchangeably with ‘North Korea’. There’s a good reason for this!
DPRK is short for North Korea’s official name of the Democratic People’s Republic of [...]
By Elliott Davies | Filed under: uritours | February 26, 2020
The North Korea flag was introduced on September 9, Juche 37 (1948) which is the day North Korea was established officially as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). The format of the flag is stipulated by the Socialist Constitution [...]
By Elliott Davies | Filed under: uritours | February 22, 2020
So you’ve finally decided to take that trip to North Korea (DPRK) you’ve been thinking about for a while. Now what? Here’s how to book a North Korea tour with us! It’s easier than you think. [...]
By Elliott Davies | Filed under: uritours | February 19, 2020
We’ve received word that North Korea’s incredible Mass Games is scheduled to return in 2020!
The dates are not yet confirmed, but performances are expected most evenings between August 15 and October 10. These two dates mark major holidays in [...]
By Elliott Davies | Filed under: uritours | January 22, 2020
UPDATE: February 9, 2024:
The first tour group since 2020 has entered the DPRK. This Russian tour group departed Vladivostok on an Air Koryo flight bound for Pyongyang, and has been described as a ‘test tour delegation’ in a cooperative [...]
By Elliott Davies | Filed under: uritours | November 27, 2019
While it’s possible to visit North Korea all year-round, the country experiences four distinct seasons with each offering its own charm. Natural beauty, site access and logistics to the country will vary depending on the time of year, and with [...]
By Elliott Davies | Filed under: uritours | November 19, 2019
Currency is the perfect canvas to widely circulate imagery. All over the world, banknotes illustrate national heritage and culture to be carried and changed hands for potentially generations to come. Important people of history, political ideologies, national treasures, landmarks or [...]
By Elliott Davies | Filed under: uritours | November 7, 2019
During your visit to North Korea, you’ll need to pay for incidentals such as souvenirs, extra snacks or drinks, laundry or international phone calls. What currency does North Korea use and how do you pay? [...]
By Elliott Davies | Filed under: uritours | November 2, 2019
You’ve decided on a North Korea tour but aren’t quite sure which transport method suits you best. We’ve got you covered! Depending on the tour, it’s possible to join or depart by either a flight or the train, or even [...]
By Elliott Davies | Filed under: uritours | October 28, 2019
Yes, it’s possible to visit North Korea as a tourist and it’s easier than you may expect! We’ve been facilitating travel to North Korea for over 15 years.
To visit North Korea as a tourist, you must join a guided [...]