I planned a trip to North Korea some days ago, which I visited afterward. I doubted my decision but wanted to travel to every exotic destination, so I continued the journey. However, what was stressing me was whether the country is safe or not, the fact that North Korea needs better relationships with other countries.

I also heard about North Korea from different people saying that the government is not a good site to explore, but I wanted to notice all the humor with my eyes. I could even see different reactions when I said I was going to North Korea. The country was completely different from what I imagined it to be. So, let me share my experience of traveling to North Korea.

Lean about my North Korean travel experience

Things I experienced on my trip to North Korea

Quite a few people think that you cannot give a trip to North Korea, but that is not true; you can visit this country if you want, and I recently visited North Korea a few days ago. I called the place through a company that provides guided tours. As I crossed the boundaries of the North, my luggage was searched by the Military, and they took a few copies of my passport. The whole process took more than an hour. We had to get permission for the phototherapy, which was making me feel not so good, but that's not very special as it happens almost in every other country.

Further, we moved to the capital city of North Korea, Pyongyang. As time passes, entering this city, its beautiful landscapes, enormous buildings, and vast monuments catch our eyes. The town was far-fetched and well-developed, with stunning surroundings, which surprised me. I don't know how to explain what I mainly imagined about this city, but the reality was quite different. We witnessed incredible countryside, which included lovely hills, lush greenery, and pleasant weather. But there were also a few things that evoked my negative feelings.

Day 1 of exploring North Korea: Mansudae Hill

As we reached the city of Pyongyang around 5 pm, we were asked to catch the bus provided by our tour guide. I witnessed 22 bronze statues of the founder of North Korea, Kim Sung, along with the statues of Kim Jong on our way to Mansudae Hill. We climbed the mountain to reach the figures and passed through over 150 military men. Our guide told us that in North Korea, it is a must to bow to the StatueStatue of the founder of Korea, so we turned as we reached the StatueStatue. I know how taking hours of the train journey felt while exploring this site.

The whole trip was a little tiring, and I also started to feel hungry. Therefore, we were taken to a local restaurant and served delicious Korean cuisine. I noticed the restaurant was particularly for travelers, as I could not spot a local citizen. It was the first time I tried authentic Korean food; as I took the first bite, I admired the flavor of Korean food and began to enjoy the whole meal. After eating, we were taken to our hotel for the stay. The place I stayed was terrific, with a stunning floor made of marble. Although I liked the ambiance, somewhere, I was frustrated that countless people didn't even have enough food to eat all over the country. Still, there is a luxury hotel that is worth millions.

Day 2 of exploring g North Korea: fun fair, Arch of Triumph, DMZ, Metro station.

After a comfortable night at the hotel, I woke up early as it was time to go to the DMZ. It is a strip of land that goes across the Korean headland. The width is 2.5 miles, and the length is 160 miles. It was once utilized as a neutral territory between South Korea and North Korea. We also visited the JSA ( joint security area) at Panmunjom in the truce village. The guide told us that the buildings near JSA are used for gatherings or conferences in North and South Korea.

I was scared of visiting such an important place, but I relaxed afterward as our guide was quite nice and calm. I also saw a museum and spots where several gatherings and conferences were held. The experience of visiting JSA was quite informative. We had our lunch there and then were retaken to Pyongyang by a metro.

We ate our dinner and headed towards a park. This was one of the great things we did in North Korea. We enjoyed riding different swings and didn't even have to stand in line for the ticket as we were travelers. But this is unfair to the local citizens, and they may think it is because we are outsiders and memorable. Some several restrictions, and things were off. It is because they don't want outsiders to interact with the locals.

Day 3 of exploring North Korea: Mount Myohyang, Museum

The following day, we were taken to Mount Myohyang, which took 3 hours of the road journey. We entered the stunning museum stuffed with presents the founder and president of Korea received. I look at all the gifts, including costly house fittings, a Marvelous airplane, and several other items worth millions. This also evoked mixed feelings in me as I thought that kids could have spent those millions on fulfilling the needs of their citizens instead of this.

Then, I visited a historical temple nearby, discovered in 1042 by Kwanghwak, a monk. The Temple was in bad condition due to the Korean War and missiles thrown by the US.

We continued our journey to the next museum, filled with gold and gems, along with an enormous statue of Kim sung. They also showed us a few tapes of the Korean War, which was clearly in favor of Kim Sung and led the US as an evil.

Day 4 of exploring North Korea: Kumsusan Palace of Sun

It was that day I visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, where Kim Jong and Kim Sung are placed. I was surprised to see natural bodies and asked to do three bows on the left, right, and towards the feet. We were touring the whole place systematically, and the guards had a sharp eye on us, making me highly strung. We were feeling huge, so we had our lunch and moved further to the birthplace of Kim Sung Mangyongdae.

Countless locals also come here to show their respect towards Kim Sung. The house looks like a small village with items in lousy condition, indicating that Kim Sung was born into a humble and average family. Then I reached the national library, which I expected to be not so good, but it was surprisingly excellent, and I enjoyed discovering the whole place.

Final words

So, this was my experience of visiting North Korea. I enjoyed the trip, but something also made me questionable and sad. I learned a lot about North Korea and had an informative trip. What do you think will you ever want to visit North Korea?