Friendship Tower, 30-meter monument in Pyongyang, North Korea.
The stone monument features granite and marble construction with traditional Chinese architectural elements, exterior sculptures, and mural paintings throughout its structure.
China constructed this tower in 1959 to commemorate the Chinese People's Volunteers who supported North Korean forces during the Korean War from 1950 to 1953.
The tower incorporates 1025 pieces of granite and marble, representing October 25, 1950, when Chinese forces entered the Korean War to support North Korea.
The monument contains an elevator leading to a small cafe at the top, where visitors can observe sections of Pyongyang while enjoying refreshments.
The tower underwent substantial renovations in 2019 before Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit, demonstrating its continued importance in Chinese-North Korean relations.
Location: Pyongyang
Height: 30 m
GPS coordinates: 39.05083,125.75583
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:40
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