How to get fromTaipei to Pyongyangby plane, ferry, train, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Taipei to Pyongyang by plane, ferry, train, or car ferry

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1. Fly from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane TPE - FNJ
14h 14m
$134–415
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Taipei Harbor to Pingtan Portferry
2. Take the train from Pingtan Station to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain
3. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Dandongtrain
4. Take the train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyangtrain
32h 40m
$487–676
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Keelung Port to Xiamen Portcarferry
2. Take the train from Xiamen North to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain
3. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Dandongtrain
4. Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain
46h 7m
$383–574

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) flights

5Weekly Planes

12h 38mAverage Duration

$133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,687.1 km
Duration: 14h 14m

What companies run services between Taipei, Taiwan and Pyongyang, North Korea?

Air China, China Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) 5 times a week.

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Pyongyang, North Korea(opens in a new window)

Pyongyang is the capital and largest city of North Korea, where it is sometimes labeled as the "Capital of the Revolution". Pyongyang is located on the Taedong River about upstream from its mouth on the Yellow Sea. According to the 2008 population census, it has a population of 3,255,288. Pyongyang is a directly administered city with a status equal to that of the North Korean provinces.

Things to do in Pyongyang

Kaeson Youth Park(Opens in a new window)

The Kaeson Youth Park is an amusement park located in Pyongyang, North Korea. The park, located near the Kim Il Sung Stadium and in the west foot of Moran Hill was opened in 1984, the park was opened as part of the Triumphal Arch dedication. It included a carousel, fun house and amusement park rides like the Ferris wheel, comprising an area of 40 ha.

Munsu Water Park(Opens in a new window)

Munsu Water Park is a state run water park located in the east of Pyongyang, North Korea, which opened to the public in November 2013. The park covers an area of 15 ha with indoor and outdoor activities available all year round.

Rungra People's Pleasure Ground(Opens in a new window)

The Rungra People's Pleasure Ground is an amusement park located in Rungra Island, Pyongyang, North Korea. It was opened in 2012 in a ceremony with Kim Jong Un and his wife Ri Sol-ju. It has a dolphinarium, swimming pool, arcade, mini golf course, fun fair, and courts for tennis, badminton, and volleyball. The park has been expanded many times over the years and now has its own trolley transportation system.

Pyongyang Folklore Park(Opens in a new window)

The Pyongyang Folklore Park was an amusement park located in Pyongyang, North Korea, at the foot of Mount Taesong. It was built with a historical theme, and construction began in December 2008. There are also folk parks in Sukchon, South Pyongan Province and Sariwon, North Hwanghae Province. South Korean folk parks with an historical theme such as Korean Folk Village are popular attractions. Tourists rarely visited the park. When tourists did visit, they were usually part of organized tours. The park was shut down for renovations in June 2016. News reports speculated that the facility reminded Kim Jong-un of his uncle, Jang Sung-taek, who managed the project before his execution in 2013. In 2016, satellite imagery showed that the park had been demolished.