The notebook of Wonsan et mont Kumgang
Take the sea as a landmark.
Port of the east coast and spectacular granite massif, subject to strong and changing access restrictions.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 6 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Coast · Mountain · Nature
Good accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Wonsan et mont Kumgang
Port of the east coast and spectacular granite massif, subject to strong and changing access restrictions.
The discovery of Wonsan and Mount Kumgang is built around Songdowon Beach, Ullim Cascades and Mount Kumgang. The stay thus alternates between urban life, the coastline, mountain reliefs and natural spaces, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 3 to 6 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Songdowon Beach
- Ullim Cascades
- Mount Kumgang
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Beach
Plage de Songdowon
Songdowon extends north of Wonsan The coast is sometimes integrated into the authorized circuits, but the access of foreigners, the photographable areas and the movements remain determined by the authorities.
Waterfall
Cascades d'Ullim
Ullim is a series of waterfalls in a mountainous valley west of Wonsan. Gateways and viewpoints follow several levels, when the site appears in the approved itinerary and when road conditions allow the excursion.
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Mont Kumgang
Mount Kumgang gathers granitic peaks, valleys and waterfalls near the South Korean border. This area once open to inter-Korean circuits has experienced long closures: no possibility of visits or routes should be assumed without official confirmation.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
To go further
More activities
Restaurants, walks, culture, leisure and outings to search without leaving the destination card.
The nearest destinations
The closest ideas on the map, to extend your trip.
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