Mount Paektu Funicular

The funicular railway system carries passengers up Mount Paektu, reaching an elevation of 2190 meters near the rim of the volcanic crater lake.

The transportation infrastructure on Mount Paektu developed alongside North Korea's efforts to make the mountain more accessible following the country's establishment in 1948.

The funicular provides transportation to Lake Chon, a location central to Korean creation stories and the traditional beliefs about national origins.

Visitors can reach the funicular station by bus from Samjiyon, with operations dependent on local power availability and weather conditions throughout the year.

The cable system offers views of Lake Chon's northern shore thermal springs, where hot water emerges despite the surrounding subzero temperatures.

GPS coordinates: 41.99510,128.09170

Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:11