Pyŏro-dong
in Chagang-do, North Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
41.141 and 126.241 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 41° 8' 29" and E 126° 14' 28"
Currency and Currency Code:
Won - KPW
Spoken languages:
Korean
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:53 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:24 am and 6:55 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-38.092 and -57.556 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Las Colinas de Peralta Ramos
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for North Korea in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 4,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to North Korea.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning North Korea. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Pyŏro-dong

Pyŏro-dong in Chagang-do is located in North Korea about 148 mi (or 238 km) north of Pyongyang, the country's capital town.

Current time in Pyŏro-dong is now 09:53 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 2 airports close to Pyŏro-dong. The closest is airport we know is Changbaishan Airport in China in a distance of 95 mi (or 153 km). The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 136 mi (or 153 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom in China at a distance of 3 mi (or 5 km).

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Minzhu, Ji'an, Maxian, Huangbai and Uijin-dong. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 7°C / 44 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 89%
Air Pressure 1006 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

3°C (38 °F)
-3°C (27 °F)
Rain and snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

3°C (37 °F)
-2°C (28 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

7°C (44 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Videos from this area

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中國高句麗的歷史(13/18) - 중국고구려의 역사 - History of Gaogouli, China. (Goguryeo)

Published: December 23, 2012
Length: 58:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Diao Si

13. 唐軍攻克平壤 高句麗民族為何消失 ] 要多了解古代中國少數民族"高句麗族"的歷史文化,並扒光民族歷史盜賊-三韓棒子的野心。


20121007 東北長白山_第二天_18:北韓邊境崗哨

Published: October 20, 2012
Length: 44:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: shui4921

16:07 搭著船兒在鴨綠江中,一眼看兩國,這幕是鴨綠江北韓國境,500公尺就有一崗哨,你有看到石頭邊的士兵嗎?大家都很好奇呢!


中國高句麗的歷史(03/18) - 중국고구려의 역사 - History of Gaogouli, China. (Goguryeo)

Published: December 23, 2012
Length: 45:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Diao Si

03. 古代高句麗人是否是韓國人祖先 ] 要多了解古代中國少數民族"高句麗族"的歷史文化,並扒光民族歷史盜賊-三韓棒子的野心。


中國高句麗的歷史(04/18) - 중국고구려의 역사 - History of Gaogouli, China. (Goguryeo)

Published: December 23, 2012
Length: 48:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Diao Si

04. 朝鮮若搶先申遺高句麗 誤讀將獲國際認可 ] 要多了解古代中國少數民族"高句麗族"的歷史文化,並扒光民族歷史盜賊-三韓棒子的野心。


20121007 東北長白山_第二天_20:有入境的感覺

Published: October 22, 2012
Length: 45:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: shui4921

16:11 搭著船兒在鴨綠江中,讓你的眼睛登陸到北韓.


A Tour along China & North Korea Border,Yalu River 集安市,中朝边境

Published: October 08, 2018
Length: 11:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jeff Zhao

Drive along the border of China-DPRK. 集安市,中朝边境自驾。


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Ji'an Yalu River Border Railway Bridge

The Ji'an Yalu River Border Railway Bridge is a single-track railway bridge that spans the Yalu River and connects the outskirts of the Chinese town of Ji'an in Jilin Province with the North Korean town of Manp'o in Chagang Province. The bridge is 589.23 meters long and its height is 16 meters. It was constructed between 1937 and July 31, 1939 by Imperial Japan which during this time controlled both Korea and northeast China (through the puppet state of Manchukuo).

Located at 41.1558, 126.272 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges completed in 1939, Railway bridges in China, Buildings and structures in Jilin, Transport in Jilin


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Betsugo-dō, Pyono-dong, Pyŏro-ri, Pyro-dong, 별오동, Pyŏro-dong