Hamhung, North Korea: travel guide
Eastern industrial city with a historic fortress and a seaside beach
Hamhung is North Korea's second-largest city and the industrial capital of South Hamgyong Province on the eastern coast.
About Hamhung
Hamhung is the main city of South Hamgyong Province on the eastern coast, and its character is more industrial than ornamental. It is a working city, which is exactly why it features on specialist itineraries for travellers who want to see everyday urban life.
The main visitor attractions are the historic Hamhungseong Fortress and the seaside resort at Majon Beach, a short distance away on the coast. Wide streets and plain apartment blocks give the centre a distinctive look.
Hamhung is for travellers with a particular interest in regional cities outside the capital. Summer suits the beach, while the cooler months make walking around the fortress more comfortable.
- Country
- North Korea
- Currency
- KPW
- Time zone
- Asia/Pyongyang
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Top places to visit in Hamhung
Majon Beach
sand beach · 4.1 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate
Majon is a coastal resort area east of Hamhung on the Sea of Japan (East Sea), with a long sandy beach backed by a pine forest. A popular summer destination for Hamhung residents, it offers a quieter, more local alternative to Songdowon…
Hamhung Grand Theatre
Cultural · 3.9 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate
The cultural centrepiece of Hamhung — North Korea's second-largest city. The Grand Theatre hosts performances and is architecturally notable as an example of DPRK monumental civic design from the post-war reconstruction era. Hamhung was…
Where to eat
- Hamhung State Restaurant Korean, North Korean Traditional · about EUR 10 per person
Getting to Hamhung
Nearest airport: Wonsan (WOS), about 82 km away in a straight line. The road or rail journey is longer.
Getting around
- Tram
- Walking