Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong

The monuments of Kaesong include twelve components featuring palaces, schools, temples, gates, and astronomical observatories spread across 494 hectares of land.

The site served as the capital of the Koryo Dynasty from 918 to 1392, with the Manwoldae Palace functioning as the central administrative headquarters.

The architectural elements of Kaesong monuments demonstrate the transition from Buddhist influences to Neo-Confucian principles in Korean medieval society.

Access to the monuments requires specific travel permits, and visitors must arrange their tours through authorized North Korean travel agencies.

The Kaesong Chomsongdae observatory incorporated advanced astronomical instruments to track celestial movements and predict weather patterns during the Koryo period.

Location: Kaesong

GPS coordinates: 37.98167,126.50806

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:35