Taemunsan-burak
in Pyongyang, North Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.952 and 125.707 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 57' 6" and E 125° 42' 23"
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: 02:47 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:42 am and 7:26 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.165 and -56.891 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Carilo
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: 2024-04-27 08:23:39

Delve into Taemunsan-burak

Taemunsan-burak in Pyongyang is located in North Korea a little south-west of Pyongyang, the country's capital town.

Current time in Taemunsan-burak is now 02:47 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 7 airports close to Taemunsan-burak, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 19 mi (or 30 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in North Korea is Complex of Koguryo Tombs in a distance of 17 mi (or 27 km), West.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Pyongyang, P'yongsong, Namp'o, Sariwon and Chaeryong-up. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 73 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 62 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 31%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 1% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

24°C (76 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

22°C (72 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

18°C (65 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Pyongyang roller coaster of death

Published: December 03, 2009
Length: 06:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lindsay Fincher

Riding the roller coaster at the Mangyongdae Fun Fair in Pyongyang, North Korea http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.


Golf In Pyongyang

Published: July 01, 2012
Length: 36:52 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Hiddentravel

Group of Americans with North Korean guide and golf pro hitting balls off the first tee at the Pyongyang Golf Course.


Hot Pot Restaurant - Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009)

Published: June 11, 2010
Length: 02:43 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lindsay Fincher

Hot Pot Restaurant footage from the official North Korean Tourism DVD of my September 2009 trip. http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.


Mangyongdae Fun Fair - Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009)

Published: May 13, 2010
Length: 55:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lindsay Fincher

Mangyongdae Fun Fair footage from the official North Korean Tourism DVD of my September 2009 trip. http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.


Propaganda car in Pyongyang (DPRK)

Published: August 05, 2011
Length: 59:45 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: nilov71

This was captured in the middle of the day in central Pyongyang. According to our guide, the propaganda car urged everyone to work harder to fullfill the wishes of the dear leader. They are...


Pyongyang No. 1 Duck Barbecue Restaurant - Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009)

Published: June 11, 2010
Length: 14:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lindsay Fincher

Pyongyang No. 1 Duck Barbecue Restaurant footage from the official North Korean Tourism DVD of my September 2009 trip. http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.


Pyongyang Metro (Puhung Station Entrance)

Published: March 01, 2010
Length: 23:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lindsay Fincher

Entrance to the Puhung Metro station in Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009) http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.


North Korea tour: Juche Tower, Pyongyang

Published: April 07, 2015
Length: 00:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: kjerstih

Visiting the Juche Tower in Pyongyang, North Korea.


Kim Il-Sung Square - Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009)

Published: January 18, 2010
Length: 28:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lindsay Fincher

Kim Il-Sung Square footage from the official North Korean Tourism DVD of my September 2009 trip. http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.


Inside North Korea or: Full Board Pyongyang (part 3/3)

Published: August 19, 2011
Length: 32:31 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: MrDurri

for TV broadcasting or any contact pls mail via account = -- for part 1 please click: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRQQXeE5hPM.


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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.

USS Pueblo (AGER-2)

USS Pueblo (AGER-2) is an American ELINT and SIGINT Banner-class technical research ship (Navy intelligence) which was boarded and captured by North Korean forces on 23 January 1968, in what is known as the Pueblo incident or alternatively as the Pueblo crisis or the Pueblo affair. The capture, less than a week after President Lyndon B.

Located at 38.9911, 125.725 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1944 ships, 1968 in North Korea, 1968 in the United States, Cold War auxiliary ships of the United States, Combat incidents, Conflicts in 1968, Ships of the United States Army, Design 381 coastal freighters, Espionage scandals and incidents, International maritime incidents, Maritime incidents in 1968, Military history of North Korea, 20th-century military history of the United States, Museum ships in North Korea, North Korea–United States relations, Ships built in Wisconsin, United States Navy Colorado-related ships, Vessels captured from the United States Navy, Visitor attractions in Pyongyang

Yanggakdo Stadium

Yanggakdo Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 30,000 people and was opened in 1989. It is home to the April 25 Sports Club and Pyongyang City Sports Club.

Located at 38.9915, 125.744 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues completed in 1989, Football venues in North Korea, Sports venues in Pyongyang, Multi-purpose stadiums in North Korea, Event venues established in 1989

Pyongyang University of Science and Technology

Pyongyang University of Science and Technology (PUST) is North Korea's first privately funded university. It is founded, operated and partly funded by associations and people outside the country. PUST was jointly planned and constructed by forces from both the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and Republic of Korea, along with contributions from groups and individuals from other nations, in particular China and the USA. The initiative is largely funded by Evangelical Christian movements.

Located at 38.9543, 125.701 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities in North Korea, Education in Pyongyang, Educational institutions established in 2010, 2010 establishments in North Korea

Rangnang-guyok

Rangnang-guyŏk or Rangnang District is one of the 19 kuyŏk that constitute the city of Pyongyang, North Korea. It is located south of the Taedong River, and is bordered to the north by Songyo-guyok, to the east by the Ryokpo-guyok, and to the south by Chunghwa and Kangnam counties.

Located at 38.96, 125.69 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Pyongyang

Arch of Reunification

The Arch of Reunification is a sculptural arch located in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea. It was constructed in 2001 to commemorate Korean reunification proposals put forward by Kim Il-sung. The concrete arch straddles the multi-laned Reunification Highway leading from Pyongyang to the DMZ. It consists of two Korean women in traditional dress symbolizing the North and South— leaning forward to jointly uphold a sphere bearing a map of a reunified Korea.

Located at 38.9643, 125.716 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
, Monuments and memorials in North Korea

Pyongyang Chewing Gum Factory

The Pyongyang Chewing Gum Factory is a factory that manufactures chewing gum in Pyongyang, North Korea. The plant is run by Korea Ponghwa General. According to the Korean Central News Agency, it began operation in October 2003 in a 4,400 square metres floor area facility, located on a 11,900 square metres plot of land in Rakrang-guyok. Its annual production capacity was reported to be 1,200 tons. In 2008, it moved to a new location on Tong'il Street, Chung-guyok.

Located at 38.9706, 125.711 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Food manufacturers, Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, Manufacturing companies of North Korea, Companies established in 2003


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Taemunsan-burak, 대문산부락