Nampo North Korea Travel Guide
Gentle and pleasant for the daytime, with cooler evenings. Focus on versatile items.
Summertime means high heat and humidity with monsoons. Winter is freezing and dry.
Sturdy, broken-in walking shoes for daily sightseeing.
For summer monsoons or winter snow and ice.
Clean, smart shoes for significant monument visits.
Keep these critical documents safe and accessible. Your tour guides manage your passport while in the country.
North Korea uses 220V, 50Hz with Type C/F plugs. Stay powered up with the right equipment.
Internet access for foreigners is in short supply and expensive. Prepare for a digital detox.
Photography is generally allowed in tourist areas. Always ask guides for permission, especially for persons or sensitive infrastructure. Do not photograph military personnel. Never zoom in on images of leaders.
Bring extra batteries, memory cards, and a Lens cleaning kit. A compact camera or DSLR with a versatile zoom lens is suitable. Drones are forbidden.
Cloud storage may be inaccessible. Consider a physical backup solution like an External hard drive or USB stick for photos and important files.
Given limited local availability, bring a comprehensive first aid kit.
Bring all needed prescriptions and documentation for a worry-free trip.
Standard North Korea tours are sightseeing focused. Specialized gear is rarely needed.
Assume you cannot purchase or rent items locally. Bring everything you anticipate needing.
Items for comfort, security, and preparedness.
Most consumer goods commonly found elsewhere are very hard to you can find in North Korea.
Electronic accessories and particular goods are generally unavailable for purchase.
Books or e-readers for limited connectivity.
For notes, journaling, or sketches.
For guides or as tokens of appreciation.
For basic Korean phrases, a Google Translate pack.
Create a comprehensive packing list and review it carefully. Assume you cannot buy anything you forget, as local markets are not for foreigners, and gift shops have limited selections.
Pack light but comprehensively for maximum comfort and preparedness.
