Mt. Kumgang
The world-famous Mt. Kumgang lies in the middle eastern part of Korea.
The
mountain has been known as one of the six celebrated mountains and
eight beauty spots in Korea from olden times for its magnificent,
picturesque and multifarious landscapes.
Covering
a vast area, the mountain is divided into Outer Kumgang, Inner Kumgang
and Sea Kumgang, and they are further subdivided into scores of
districts, valleys and peaks.
Numerous
high peaks, rocks of curious shapes, sheer cliffs, deep valleys, ponds
and pools, crystal-clear water meandering through the precipices and
rocks, wonderful waterfalls and various species of animals and
plants---all these remind you of a fairyland.
Mt. Kumgang is more a mass of all natural beauties than a 
simple scenic spot as it forms scenic beauties of mountains, valleys, hills, lakes, sea and coasts.
simple scenic spot as it forms scenic beauties of mountains, valleys, hills, lakes, sea and coasts.
In
the mountain there are more than one hundred peaks soaring high in the
sky such as Piro, Kwanum, Chail, Paekma and Jipson, numerous fantastic
rocks such as Samson, Kwimyon and Thokki, over 20 rocks commanding a
splendid bird’s eye view such as Chonson, Manggun and Paegun, eight
natural stone gates such as Kumgang, Sujong and Hanul, 
caves
such as Kumgang, Podok and Palyon, various passes such as Onjong, Wonho
and Hyoyang, and many valleys such as Onjongchon, Sonchang and
Chonbong.
caves
such as Kumgang, Podok and Palyon, various passes such as Onjong, Wonho
and Hyoyang, and many valleys such as Onjongchon, Sonchang and
Chonbong.
Conspicuous are rivers and streams like the Nam 
River,
gorgeous big and small waterfalls, including Kuryong, Pibong, Ogyong
and Sibi which are famous as four major waterfalls in Mt. Kumgang, and
natural lakes such as Samil, Yonggwang and Kam.
River,
gorgeous big and small waterfalls, including Kuryong, Pibong, Ogyong
and Sibi which are famous as four major waterfalls in Mt. Kumgang, and
natural lakes such as Samil, Yonggwang and Kam.
About 1 000 species of blooming plants can be found 
in
the mountain, a grand natural botanical garden, among which more than
100 species of plants are indigenous to it. Its fauna comprises 38
species of animals, 130 species of birds and 10 species of batrachians.
in
the mountain, a grand natural botanical garden, among which more than
100 species of plants are indigenous to it. Its fauna comprises 38
species of animals, 130 species of birds and 10 species of batrachians.
The
mountain has many historical and cultural relics and remains including
Yujom Temple, Phyohun Temple, Buddhist sculptures, and pagodas and
monuments, showing the resourceful spirit and artistic talent of the
Korean nation.
A
tour to Mt. Kumgang can be made by two routes, road and sea. The road
route covers 108 km from Wonsan to Onjong-ri. The sea route covers 106
km from Wonsan to Kosong, and then 8 km from Kosong to Onjong-ri and
33.5 km from Onjong-ri to Naegang-ri by road respectively.
Thanks
to the people-oriented policy of the Workers’ Party of Korea and the
government of the DPRK, Mt. Kumgang has been developed into a people’s
cultural recreation ground and a world-famous tourist attraction.
The
Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People’s Assembly promulgated and made
public the Law on Special International Tourist Zone of Mt. Kumgang in
May 2011 with a view to developing Mt. Kumgang into a world special
tourist zone. The law provides an opportunity for sightseeing tour of
Mt. Kumgang to foreign visitors and the legal status which encourages
investment and business activities to foreign investors in the zone.
The
Mt. Kumgang special zone, a special tourist zone of the DPRK, enforces a
visa-free system and offers an open access to telecommunications such
as posts, telephone and Internet to foreign visitors.
The
tour of Mt. Kumgang can be made in various forms and methods, including
mountaineering, sightseeing, sea bathing, recreation, amusement, sports
and medical treatment. Besides, colourful functions such as
international conference, exhibition, exposition, seminar, art
performance and sports game can be arranged.
Corporate
bodies, individuals and economic organizations from foreign countries
and Korean compatriots from the south and overseas are encouraged to
invest individually or jointly in infrastructure construction to develop
Mt. Kumgang and in such forms of businesses as travel agency, hotel,
restaurant, casino, golf course and communal amenities.
The interest in international tour of Mt. Kumgang and investment in it is increasing enormously.
The world-renowned Mt. Kumgang will offer you the best in hospitality.
Korea International Travel Company
Add: Mangyongdae District, Pyongyang, DPR Korea
Tel: 850-2-18111-381-8283
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