[2018-02-01]
The development of the Wonsan-Kalma coastal tourist zone is a priority project in the DPRK this year.
Seaside resorts are tourist destinations that are found by the coast.
The most suitable places for them are those with conditions favourable for such seaside tourist activities as swimming, sunbathing, angling, yachting, boating, motorboating, surfing and scuba diving in terms of the percentage and duration of sunshine, number of days with average temperature of 18-20℃ and with no or weak wind and the condition of seashore. Especially those with sandy beaches are so suitable for coastal tourism that many countries develop such areas into seaside resorts.
Currently, such resorts hold a significant proportion of the world-class natural tourist destinations and most of summer vacationers tour the seaside.
In the DPRK, many renowned seaside scenic attractions, including Songdowon and Lake Sijung of Kangwon Province, Majon of South Hamgyong Province and Ryongsupho of South Hwanghae Province, turned into coastal tourist centres.
The Wonsan-Kalma area in Kangwon Province is also a very promising seaside resort.
The Kalma peninsula in the southern part of the Wonsan Bay is an attached island which was formed by the wave-driven accumulation of granitic sand from the Namdae River.
The northern part of the peninsula which stands long from north to south consists in gently rolling hills and the coastline is mostly straight and smooth.
To the north lies the Hodo peninsula which stretches out from the opposite direction and in between there are Sin, Tae and other islets, serving as a natural breakwater that protects the port of Wonsan.
There is a scenic attraction called Myongsasipri which means a famous sand beach stretching for 4 kilometres in the Kalma peninsula.
A goldenrain tree rare to be found in the eastern coastal areas of the country stands at the entrance to the beach which is dotted with sweet briars. The red flowers in full bloom along the seaside surrounded by tall pines and clear blue waves of the East Sea form a harmonious whole to present a spectacular beauty.
The construction of the seaside resort in the Wonsan-Kalma area with Kalma airport will help satisfy the demands of local and foreign tourists and provide an ideal place for stopover between different tourist destinations and Wonsan-Mt Kumgang International Tourist Zone.
At present, preparations are being pushed ahead to complete as early as possible the Wonsan-Kalma project which will mark a turning point in raising the country’s tourism to the world level.
By Jong Hwa Sun PT
More From Pyongyang Times
DPRK women footballers took the first place in the 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup held in Uzbekistan. The final match between the
March 18, 2024
DPRK women footballers took the first place in the 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup held in Uzbekistan. The final match between the
Dmitri Medvedev, vice-chairman of the Russian Security Council, called for unity for the victory in the special military operation
March 18, 2024
Dmitri Medvedev, vice-chairman of the Russian Security Council, called for unity for the victory in the special military operation
The Pyongyang Municipal Consumer Goods Exhibition took place at Pyongyang Department Store No. 1 from February 24 to March 5 amid
March 18, 2024
The Pyongyang Municipal Consumer Goods Exhibition took place at Pyongyang Department Store No. 1 from February 24 to March 5 amid
Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a mass media interview on March 13 that he would deploy troops and offensive weapons near
March 18, 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a mass media interview on March 13 that he would deploy troops and offensive weapons near
Player proves love for her sport An Chang Ok, an artistic gymnastics player at the April 25 Sports Team, is one of top 10 players
March 18, 2024
Player proves love for her sport An Chang Ok, an artistic gymnastics player at the April 25 Sports Team, is one of top 10 players
The fourth meeting of headquarters chairpersons of the 25th Congress of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan
March 18, 2024
The fourth meeting of headquarters chairpersons of the 25th Congress of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan
The DPRK embassy in Moscow hosted a reception on March 14 to mark the 75th anniversary of the conclusion of the agreement on
March 18, 2024
The DPRK embassy in Moscow hosted a reception on March 14 to mark the 75th anniversary of the conclusion of the agreement on
A meeting between DPRK and Russian youth delegates took place in Moscow on March 11 to comprehensively implement the agreements
March 18, 2024
A meeting between DPRK and Russian youth delegates took place in Moscow on March 11 to comprehensively implement the agreements
House moving is taking place in succession in the DPRK this year, too. This year’s first house moving took place in the Komdok
March 17, 2024
House moving is taking place in succession in the DPRK this year, too. This year’s first house moving took place in the Komdok
At a meeting with winners of the managerial officials’ contest “Number one persons of Russia” on March 12, Russian President
March 17, 2024
At a meeting with winners of the managerial officials’ contest “Number one persons of Russia” on March 12, Russian President
March 17 marks the 75th anniversary of the conclusion of the agreement on economic and cultural cooperation between the DPRK and
March 17, 2024
March 17 marks the 75th anniversary of the conclusion of the agreement on economic and cultural cooperation between the DPRK and
Alexandr Matsegora, Russian ambassador to the DPRK, hosted a reception at the Taedonggang Diplomatic Club on March 15 on the
March 17, 2024
Alexandr Matsegora, Russian ambassador to the DPRK, hosted a reception at the Taedonggang Diplomatic Club on March 15 on the
The Korean youth delegation led by Mun Chol, chairman of the Central Committee of the Socialist Patriotic Youth League, returned
March 17, 2024
The Korean youth delegation led by Mun Chol, chairman of the Central Committee of the Socialist Patriotic Youth League, returned
Mun Chol, chairman of the Central Committee of the Socialist Patriotic Youth League who took part in the World Youth Festival held
March 17, 2024
Mun Chol, chairman of the Central Committee of the Socialist Patriotic Youth League who took part in the World Youth Festival held
An annual general meeting of the Korea-Laos Friendship Association was held in Pyongyang. The meeting was attended by Choe Hui
March 17, 2024
An annual general meeting of the Korea-Laos Friendship Association was held in Pyongyang. The meeting was attended by Choe Hui
In December last year, new dwelling houses for hundreds of households were built in the Kumchon Vegetable Farm in Mangyongdae
March 17, 2024
In December last year, new dwelling houses for hundreds of households were built in the Kumchon Vegetable Farm in Mangyongdae
A world-leading vegetable production complex has been successfully built and inaugurated in the Kangdong area of Pyongyang, the
March 16, 2024
A world-leading vegetable production complex has been successfully built and inaugurated in the Kangdong area of Pyongyang, the
The 2024 Spring National Sports Festival opened in the DPRK. During the festival players will compete in more than 530 events of
March 16, 2024
The 2024 Spring National Sports Festival opened in the DPRK. During the festival players will compete in more than 530 events of
The 2024 Spring Bowling Amateurs Tournament took place at the Pyongyang Gold Lane from March 12 to 14. Amateur bowlers in
March 16, 2024
The 2024 Spring Bowling Amateurs Tournament took place at the Pyongyang Gold Lane from March 12 to 14. Amateur bowlers in
Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's
March 16, 2024
Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's
More Articles