I haven't worked out the details about the exact number of days yet cos I haven't got a chance to talk to the North Koreans about where to go. I added a 13 day option if (big IF) we can cover more ground but very likely will just be a 9 day trip as lots of people cannot just take leave easily. I'm still waiting for the right time to talk to them about this photography group tour
Spring April/May) and Autumn (end august/september) is just like aircon temperature. coldest I experienced is 16 deg and I didn't even use my jacket cos I carry all my barang barang already heat up my body. So my trips will be planned during those months.
No credit card can be used there because of the embargo so you need to pass your credit cards to wives to spend... maybe not... ha ha.
They only accept US dollars, Euro Dollars and Renminbi. I brought SG$600 worth of renminbi and US dollars, end up spend all on their souvenirs and snacks that I buy home just to give away to friends... so unless you are thinking of buying their ginseng, then can forget about bringing so much money. Nothing really to buy there.
I think visa application only need 2 or 3 weeks now.
Lenses I am told that they limit up to 200mm. I brought my 24-70mm, 70-200mm, 16mm there.
All tripod must check in
No GPS modules or GPS cameras allowed but iPhone and Android phones are allowed... funny right? Go figure... ha ha
Bring everything you need cos if you forget something, chances are you cannot buy that missing "something" there.
No camera service centre there also.
As for climbing mountain, it is easier than bukit timah hill. Twice I went to North Korea, all the group tours from Singapore all Ah-pek and Ah-um... retirees type. If they can climb, we sure can wan la... see the mountain photos already you will know it is not difficult
360 degree panorama tour:
http://www.dprk360.com/360/mount_kumgang_summer/
Mount Kumgang:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.232959980161171.1073741838.211159445674558
