The city of Wonsan is a wonderful port lying in the southeastern part of North Korea. You can enjoy visiting the city of Wonsan in North Korea, which is a picturesque islet of the Korea Bay. Wonsan is a natural harbor and is considered as a commercial center of an agricultural and gold-mining region. The capital city of Kangwon Province, Wonsan has several wonderful places to visit.
The city of Wonsan is among the major Tourist Destinations in North Korea. The city not only includes a marine culture but also several modern places. Fishing is the main industry here so you will find several fish-processing plants here. You can also enjoy the activity of fishing here. You will also find several railroad shops, sake breweries and a large oil refinery. Wonsan was originally named as Wonsanjin was opened as a trade port in the year 1880. Today the city of Wonsan is an industrious harbor city and is also the political and administrative centre of Kangwon Province.
The overall area of the city of Wonsan is about 269 square kilometers. The actual location of the city is on the westernmost part of the Sea of Japan and on the east end of the Korean peninsula's neck. The city is surrounded by Mt. Changdok and Mt. Naphal in the western part. The entire coastal area of the region of Wonsan is flanked by 20 small islets. The major islets of Wonsan that area worth visiting are Hwangt’o Island and Ryo Island. The transportation in Wonsan is quite efficient and frequent. The city of Wonsan is well connected with the region of Pyongyang and other major cities of North Korea by electric railway system. The city of Wonsan of North Korea is also connected with a modern highway system.
You will find several attractive places to visit in the city of Wonsan. The Songdowon beach is one of the popular regions of the city. Here the water is crystal clear and you can spend wonderful time your near and dear ones. The entire area is surrounded by fine trees and is considered as a national sightseeing point. The Songdowon International Children's Union Camp is a wonderful place for the kids. The other places to visit near the Wonsan city are Myongsasimni, Lake Sijung, Chongsokjon and Mt. Kumgang.
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