Myohyang-san
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Myohyang-san is a mountain in North Korea
(40.03N, 126.28E). The mountain is named after the mystic shapes and fragrances found in the area.
Myohyang is a North Korean tourist attraction and visited by many national tourists. There are a number of hiking routes on the mountain. Apart from the view, tourists are attracted by the Pohyon temple, built in the 11th century, the Sangwon hermitage, the Kumgang hermitage, or the Habiro hermitage. The Ryongmun cavern is open to the public.
At Myohyang-san, the International Friendship Exhibition
centre is located, dubbed the world's biggest treasurehouse. The International Friendship Exhibition displays presents received by the North Korean leaders over the ages. One big building stores the presents given to late leader Kim Il-sung
, and another, smaller, stores the ones given to the present leader Kim Jong-il
.
The Hyangsan Hotel caters for luxury visitors, whilst the Chongchon Hotel is classed second.
designated Mount Myohyang a world biosphere reserve
, citing its cultural significance as legendary home of King Tangun
, forefather of the Korean people, and spectacular cliffs providing habitat for 30 endemic plant species, 16 plant species that are threatened globally and 12 endangered animal species.
North Korea
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea , , is a country in East Asia, occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Pyongyang. The Korean Demilitarized Zone serves as the buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea...
(40.03N, 126.28E). The mountain is named after the mystic shapes and fragrances found in the area.
Myohyang is a North Korean tourist attraction and visited by many national tourists. There are a number of hiking routes on the mountain. Apart from the view, tourists are attracted by the Pohyon temple, built in the 11th century, the Sangwon hermitage, the Kumgang hermitage, or the Habiro hermitage. The Ryongmun cavern is open to the public.
At Myohyang-san, the International Friendship Exhibition
International Friendship Exhibition
The International Friendship Exhibition is a large museum complex located at Myohyang-san mountain, North Pyongan province, in North Korea. It is a collection of halls that house gifts presented to former leader Kim Il-sung and the current leader Kim Jong-il from various foreign dignitaries...
centre is located, dubbed the world's biggest treasurehouse. The International Friendship Exhibition displays presents received by the North Korean leaders over the ages. One big building stores the presents given to late leader Kim Il-sung
Kim Il-sung
Kim Il-sung was a Korean communist politician who led the Democratic People's Republic of Korea from its founding in 1948 until his death in 1994. He held the posts of Prime Minister from 1948 to 1972 and President from 1972 to his death...
, and another, smaller, stores the ones given to the present leader Kim Jong-il
Kim Jong-il
Kim Jong-il, also written as Kim Jong Il, birth name Yuri Irsenovich Kim born 16 February 1941 or 16 February 1942 , is the Supreme Leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea...
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The Hyangsan Hotel caters for luxury visitors, whilst the Chongchon Hotel is classed second.
World Biosphere Reserve
In 2009 UNESCOUNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
designated Mount Myohyang a world biosphere reserve
Biosphere reserve
The Man and the Biosphere Programme of UNESCO was established in 1971 to promote interdisciplinary approaches to management, research and education in ecosystem conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.-Development:...
, citing its cultural significance as legendary home of King Tangun
Dangun
Dangun Wanggeom was the legendary founder of Gojoseon, the first Korean kingdom, around present-day Liaoning, Manchuria, and the Korean Peninsula. He is said to be the "grandson of heaven", and to have founded the kingdom in 2333 BC...
, forefather of the Korean people, and spectacular cliffs providing habitat for 30 endemic plant species, 16 plant species that are threatened globally and 12 endangered animal species.