This is a rare opportunity to photograph and understand North Korea.
ClubSNAP is calling out to interested photographers with an open and curious mind who are keen on joining several Mods in this adventure.
ALL enquiries and liason will be administered by MYSELF .... During the TRIP itself ... Aram Pan who have shared with the WORLD , the OTHER side of North Korea will be leading this merry group of photographers
Trip is from 29 May (2200hrs check in) until 6 June (2250hrs touch down Singapore
7 (SEVEN) FULL days of shooting)
Open to CLUBSNAP members who are holders of SINGAPORE and MALAYSIA PASSPORTS ONLY
This trip is catered for PHOTOGRAPHY ENTHUSIASTS ONLY PLEASE ..... no GFs, BFs, wives or other tag-along carafares please
16 pax or more
Twin Sharing :SG$2299
Single: SG$2599
Taxes + Surcharges: SG$470
Tips for local guides and drivers: SG$50 per pax
10 to 15pax
Twin:SG$2549
Single: SG$2849
Taxes + Surcharges: SG$470
Tips for local guides and drivers: SG$50
WHAT is included in the price
- All flights from Singapore to Beijing to Pyongyang return
- Local land transport and transfers through the entire trip
- All nights' accommodations
- All meals (ex-alcoholic beverages)
Taxes and surcharges of S$470 including Visa applications
Itinerary is stable BUT is subject to change due to prevailing weather conditions and availability of
locations.
Should time permit, additional locations and stops will be added on ad hoc basis
Day 0
(Friday 29th May 2015)
Meet at Changi Airport .... check-in for Singapore Airlines flight: Singapore to Beijing
Day 1
(Saturday 30th May 2015)
• Depart Singapore SQ800 at 0055hrs
• Arrive Beijing 0705hrs
• Depart Beijing 1305hrs for Pyongyang
• Arrive Pyongyang @ 1605 hrs
• Check-‐in to either Yanggakdo or Koryo Hotel
• Dinner at hotel 1730hrs
• Finish Dinner at 1830hrs
• Proceed to Tower of Juche Idea for sunset photography over the city. End of Day after sunset shoot
Day 2
(Sunday 31th May 2015)
Monuments and their history
• Breakfast 0630hrs.
Assemble in the lobby at 0730hrs.
• Walk from Mansudae fountain park to Mansudae Grand Monument
(group photo here), Cholima Statue, proceed to the Grand People’s Library for tour
Photograph a grand, panoramic photo of the Kim Il-‐sung Square from balcony of Library
- Visit Changchun Catholic CHurch
- Visit the Workers' Party Monument, one of Pyongyang's most iconic monuments
- Lunch at Italian restaurant for Pizza and Pasta
- After lunch, visit the Korean Peoples' Army (KPA) Arms Museum or the Victorious Fatherland Museum.
- Visit Children's Palace for performance by North Korean children
- Dinner on a floating restaurant while doing sunset shoot over the river
[video=youtube_share;17Dw9v-pFNM]http://youtu.be/17Dw9v-pFNM[/video]
Day 3
(Monday 1 June 2015)
Road Trip begins
Breakfast 0630hrs
Check out and depart 0730hrs
- Depart for Tomb of king Tong Myong via the Pyongyang Wonsan Highway. This tomb is a UNESCO Heritage Site rarely visited by foreigners
- Visit and shoot at Chongrung Buddhist Temple nearby
- Sinpyong Resthouse for rest and toilet break before long drive to next destination
- Shooting North Korean countryside landscapes and scenes along the way
- Lunch at Wonsan
- Visit Wonsan Lighthouse after lunch and panoramic shoot of the town of Wonsan
- Check-in at Kumgangsan Hotel or Oei Kumgang Hotel
- Dinner in Hotel. Chill out and relax with a few beers on the Hotel deck after dinner
Day 4
(Tuesday 2 June 2015)
Hiking Day
- Mount Kumgang. Hike up the mountain to shoot North Korean nature and landscapes
- Korean BBQ Lunch along the way
- Visit Samilpo Lake and cross the suspension bridge for more photo opportunities
- Dinner and evening R&R back at the hotel
Day 5
(Wednesday 3 June 2015)
Back on the Road
Breakfast 0630hrs. Depart at 0730hrs
- Visit Masikryong ski area resort and lunch
- Arch of Reunification area for photoshoot
- Dinner back in Pyongyang along Kwangbok Street (Hot Pot)
- Shoot along Changjong street for street and architectural photography
Day 6
(Thursday 4 June 2015)
Border area and Farms
- Breakfast 0630hrs. Depart 0730hrs
- Depart for Panmunjom Joint Security Area for photo shoot
- Lunch at Kaesong Restaurant (dog meat optional)
- Visit Koryo Museum. Stop at souvenir shop
- Visit Sariwon farm for farm visit and a visit to a farmer's home
- Return to Pyongyang for dinner and R&R for evening
Day 7
(Friday 5 June 2015)
Up Close and Personal with the Locals
- Breakfast 0700hrs. Depart at 0800hrs
- Visit Arch of Triumph and Cemetary for War Heroes
- Visit and ride Pyongyang's Underground Metro subway system
- Tram ride around Pyongyang
- Visit to shooting range to test fire North Korean weaponry
- Visit a local bowling alley for a game or 2. People watching and shoting
- Visit a local Amusement park in the evening for more interactions with locals
- Farewell Dinner
Day 8
(Saturday 6 June 2015)
Departure and goodbyes
- Breakfast at 0600. Depart for airport 0700hrs
- Depart Pyongyang for Beijing 0850hrs
- Arrive Beijing 0950hrs
- Depart Beijing for Singapore 1635hrs
- Arrive Singapore 2255hrs
ClubSNAP is calling out to interested photographers with an open and curious mind who are keen on joining several Mods in this adventure.
ALL enquiries and liason will be administered by MYSELF .... During the TRIP itself ... Aram Pan who have shared with the WORLD , the OTHER side of North Korea will be leading this merry group of photographers
Trip is from 29 May (2200hrs check in) until 6 June (2250hrs touch down Singapore
7 (SEVEN) FULL days of shooting)
Open to CLUBSNAP members who are holders of SINGAPORE and MALAYSIA PASSPORTS ONLY
This trip is catered for PHOTOGRAPHY ENTHUSIASTS ONLY PLEASE ..... no GFs, BFs, wives or other tag-along carafares please
16 pax or more
Twin Sharing :SG$2299
Single: SG$2599
Taxes + Surcharges: SG$470
Tips for local guides and drivers: SG$50 per pax
10 to 15pax
Twin:SG$2549
Single: SG$2849
Taxes + Surcharges: SG$470
Tips for local guides and drivers: SG$50
WHAT is included in the price
- All flights from Singapore to Beijing to Pyongyang return
- Local land transport and transfers through the entire trip
- All nights' accommodations
- All meals (ex-alcoholic beverages)
Taxes and surcharges of S$470 including Visa applications
Itinerary is stable BUT is subject to change due to prevailing weather conditions and availability of
locations.
Should time permit, additional locations and stops will be added on ad hoc basis
Day 0
(Friday 29th May 2015)
Meet at Changi Airport .... check-in for Singapore Airlines flight: Singapore to Beijing
Day 1
(Saturday 30th May 2015)
• Depart Singapore SQ800 at 0055hrs
• Arrive Beijing 0705hrs
• Depart Beijing 1305hrs for Pyongyang
• Arrive Pyongyang @ 1605 hrs
• Check-‐in to either Yanggakdo or Koryo Hotel
• Dinner at hotel 1730hrs
• Finish Dinner at 1830hrs
• Proceed to Tower of Juche Idea for sunset photography over the city. End of Day after sunset shoot
Day 2
(Sunday 31th May 2015)
Monuments and their history
• Breakfast 0630hrs.
Assemble in the lobby at 0730hrs.
• Walk from Mansudae fountain park to Mansudae Grand Monument
(group photo here), Cholima Statue, proceed to the Grand People’s Library for tour
Photograph a grand, panoramic photo of the Kim Il-‐sung Square from balcony of Library
- Visit Changchun Catholic CHurch
- Visit the Workers' Party Monument, one of Pyongyang's most iconic monuments
- Lunch at Italian restaurant for Pizza and Pasta
- After lunch, visit the Korean Peoples' Army (KPA) Arms Museum or the Victorious Fatherland Museum.
- Visit Children's Palace for performance by North Korean children
- Dinner on a floating restaurant while doing sunset shoot over the river
[video=youtube_share;17Dw9v-pFNM]http://youtu.be/17Dw9v-pFNM[/video]
Day 3
(Monday 1 June 2015)
Road Trip begins
Breakfast 0630hrs
Check out and depart 0730hrs
- Depart for Tomb of king Tong Myong via the Pyongyang Wonsan Highway. This tomb is a UNESCO Heritage Site rarely visited by foreigners
- Visit and shoot at Chongrung Buddhist Temple nearby
- Sinpyong Resthouse for rest and toilet break before long drive to next destination
- Shooting North Korean countryside landscapes and scenes along the way
- Lunch at Wonsan
- Visit Wonsan Lighthouse after lunch and panoramic shoot of the town of Wonsan
- Check-in at Kumgangsan Hotel or Oei Kumgang Hotel
- Dinner in Hotel. Chill out and relax with a few beers on the Hotel deck after dinner
Day 4
(Tuesday 2 June 2015)
Hiking Day
- Mount Kumgang. Hike up the mountain to shoot North Korean nature and landscapes
- Korean BBQ Lunch along the way
- Visit Samilpo Lake and cross the suspension bridge for more photo opportunities
- Dinner and evening R&R back at the hotel
Day 5
(Wednesday 3 June 2015)
Back on the Road
Breakfast 0630hrs. Depart at 0730hrs
- Visit Masikryong ski area resort and lunch
- Arch of Reunification area for photoshoot
- Dinner back in Pyongyang along Kwangbok Street (Hot Pot)
- Shoot along Changjong street for street and architectural photography
Day 6
(Thursday 4 June 2015)
Border area and Farms
- Breakfast 0630hrs. Depart 0730hrs
- Depart for Panmunjom Joint Security Area for photo shoot
- Lunch at Kaesong Restaurant (dog meat optional)
- Visit Koryo Museum. Stop at souvenir shop
- Visit Sariwon farm for farm visit and a visit to a farmer's home
- Return to Pyongyang for dinner and R&R for evening
Day 7
(Friday 5 June 2015)
Up Close and Personal with the Locals
- Breakfast 0700hrs. Depart at 0800hrs
- Visit Arch of Triumph and Cemetary for War Heroes
- Visit and ride Pyongyang's Underground Metro subway system
- Tram ride around Pyongyang
- Visit to shooting range to test fire North Korean weaponry
- Visit a local bowling alley for a game or 2. People watching and shoting
- Visit a local Amusement park in the evening for more interactions with locals
- Farewell Dinner
Day 8
(Saturday 6 June 2015)
Departure and goodbyes
- Breakfast at 0600. Depart for airport 0700hrs
- Depart Pyongyang for Beijing 0850hrs
- Arrive Beijing 0950hrs
- Depart Beijing for Singapore 1635hrs
- Arrive Singapore 2255hrs
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