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Special city in Kwanbuk, North Korea
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Rason (라선시) (formally Rajin-Sŏnbong) is in the Donghae Coast region of North Korea.
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A monument to the revolutionary exploits of Comrade Kim Jong Suk
Dance and martial arts performances in this 1,500 seat theatre.
Stone age archaeological site.
Tri-countries border
Extreme point where you can see both of China and Russia with clear eyes
The Emperor Hotel and Casino
Generally available to Chinese businessmen and tourists.
or Piba or Bipa-do Island
This island is known for its bathing resort.
동명산호텔, or Dongmyongsan Hotel
Used mostly by Russian dockworkers, according to a review from a blog in koryogroup.com. The hotel offered simple room and accessible hot water. Featured in second edition of Foreign Trade of the DPRK magazine in 2020
라진호텔, or Najin Hotel
Declared as permanently closed by Google Maps. Needed to be confirmed first by your own tour guide on whether this hotel is closed or still be opened for tourist. Last update on 2020 said that this hotel is famous for its BBQ and beer.
The Emperor Hotel and Casino
Part of the Casino building
비피도 호힐, or Pipha Island Hotel
Built by the Chinese for mainly reselling Chinese goods. Interesting example of small scale capitalism.
By train
The city's Rajin Station and Sonbong Station are on the Pyongra Line and connects all the way to Pyongyang as well as the nearby Russian border city of Khasan. The rail line has a service to Moscow.
By car
Most tours enter Rason from Yanji in China, crossing the Tumen River Bridge between Quanhe (China) and Wonjong (North Korea).
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