Tours, tickets and day trips in Kaesŏng
The sights with published visitor numbers, the heritage listings, and the towns close enough for a day out.
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong.
Day trips from Kaesŏng
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaesŏng to Paech’ŏn-ŭp | North Korea | 22 km (14 mi) | about 22 min |
| Kaesŏng to Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp | North Korea | 54 km (34 mi) | about 53 min |
| Kaesŏng to Haeju | North Korea | 74 km (46 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Kaesŏng to Sariwŏn-si | North Korea | 92 km (57 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Kaesŏng to Kangnyŏng | North Korea | 92 km (57 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Kaesŏng to Sinch’ŏn-ŭp | North Korea | 103 km (64 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Kaesŏng to Songnim-ni | North Korea | 119 km (74 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Kaesŏng to Namp’o | North Korea | 131 km (82 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Kaesŏng to Pyongyang | North Korea | 137 km (85 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Kaesŏng to Hamhŭng | North Korea | 233 km (145 mi) | about 3 h 47 min |
| Kaesŏng to Sunch’ŏn | North Korea | 171 km (106 mi) | about 2 h 47 min |
| Kaesŏng to Hŭngnam | North Korea | 228 km (142 mi) | about 3 h 43 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Does Kaesŏng have a UNESCO World Heritage site?
Yes: Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.