Lake Sijung

Lake Sijung is an easy on the eye lagoon on the east coast of North Korea, located between the cities of Wonsan and Kumgang. It is famous well beyond the country's borders for its medicinal mud, used in local sanatoriums to treat skin and joint diseases. The lake is separated from the sea by a narrow strip of land, offering a harmonious landscape of calm water, white sandy beaches, and dense pine forests. Visitors come here to find peace and enjoy the healing effects of nature. Beautiful water lilies grow in the lake, and the surroundings invite long walks. Culinarilly, the region gives fresh fish from the lake as well as seafood from the adjacent East Sea. The atmosphere is significantly more relaxed than in larger tourist centers, offering an insight into traditional Korean recreation. Access is via the coastal road from Wonsan, taking about an hour. The best time to visit is summer, when the mild sea climate and bathing opportunities are most attractive. Nearby are historical pavilions once used by nobles as resting places. A stay at Lake Sijung is ideally combined with a trip to the Kumgang Mountains.

Nearby cities

Wonsan

Wonsan is a port city and a major naval base on the coast of the East Korea Bay.

Mount Kumgang

A spectacular mountain range on the east coast, famous for its bizarre rock formations and thousands of peaks.

Gangdong-ri

A coastal locality in Kangwon Province, famous for the Sijungho Beach Resort and therapeutic mud.

Munchon

Munchon is a city on the east coast north of Wonsan that combines maritime economy and agriculture.

Masikryong Ski Resort

The country's most modern winter sports center offers first-class slopes and luxury accommodation on Taehwa Peak.

Nature

Tongchon Coast

A stretch of coast in Kangwon province, featuring sandy beaches and scenic cliffs.

Sijung Lake

A coastal lagoon in Kangwon Province, renowned for its therapeutic mud.

Ullim Falls

A relatively newly discovered waterfall, its name meaning 'Echo', which has been developed into a tourist attraction.

More places

Pyohun Temple

Pyohun Temple is one of the most famous surviving Buddhist temples in the Diamond Mountains (Kumgang-san).

Kumgang Mountains

Also known as the Diamond Mountains, famous for its scenic rock formations, waterfalls, and ponds.

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Okryu Valley

A famous valley in the Kumgang Mountains, known for its jade-colored ponds and waterfalls.

Northern Taebaek Mountains

The northern extension of the Taebaek mountain range, which extends into North Korea and includes the Kumgang Mountains.

Battle of Kumsong Battlefield

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Wonsan-Kalma Coastal Tourist Area

A large-scale tourism development project in Wonsan.

Songdowon International Children's Camp

A large summer camp in Wonsan for North Korean and international children, promoting cultural exchange.

Wonsan Youth Park

A public park in Wonsan providing recreational areas, sports facilities, and green space for the city's residents.