June 21, 2025Jun 21, 2025
KCNA Pyongyang Times

Eight scenic spots in Kwanso area

Date: 15/03/2015 | Source: Pyongyang Times | Read original version at source



Ryongwang Pavilion.



HAM YONG SOK / THE PYONGYANG TIMES

Kwanso means the west of Chol Pass standing between Kosan and Hoeyang counties in Kangwon Province. It covers Pyongyang, North and South Phyongan provinces and some parts of Jagang Province.

The eight beauty spots are Ryongwang Pavilion in Pyongyang, Kangson Pavilion in Songchon, Paeksang Pavilion in Anju, Yaksandongdae in Nyongbyon, Tongnim Falls in Tongnim, Thonggun Pavilion in Uiju, Inphung Pavilion in Kanggye and Segom Pavilion of Manpho.

Each of them has its own specific features generally representing the scene of cliffs by a large river.

Yaksandongdae.

HONG HUN / THE PYONGYANG TIMES

Noted for the superb scenery around it from olden times, it goes well with the modern structures in the environs.

Kangson Pavilion took its name from a legend that the fairies of heaven were so fascinated by the scenery that they would descend by a five-coloured rainbow to have a bath in the clear water of the Piryu River.

As it commanded an extensive view of 12 beautiful peaks on Mt Holgol, it was used as a banqueting place for foreign guests in the past.

Paeksang Pavilion was named thus in the meaning that it commands a hundred good scenes. It stands at the site of the general’s terrace in old Anju Castle in Anju, South Phyongan Province.

Standing on a high hill overlooking the Chongchon River to blend in well with the natural scenery, it has been regarded as the “best pavilion in the Kwanso area”.

The hill covered with azalea blossoms presents so superb view that it is chronicled by the popular Korean folk song Ballad of Phyongbuk Nyongbyon.

Tongnim Falls is only five metres high, but the current is swift and dynamic and so a legend has it that a hunchback had his back straightened under the waterfall. And as its water is as crystal as gem, it was also called a “gem falls”.

Thonggun Pavilion in Uiju was the northern terrace of Uiju Castle which was used as a military command post and Inphung Pavilion in Kanggye was the northwestern terrace of the walled town of Kanggye which was used for training and reviewing troops.

Segom Pavilion was built on a cliff facing the Amnok River to honour victorious battles against foreign invaders. It is said that the soldiers washed their bloody swords in the water of the river after annihilating the enemy troops.

More From Pyongyang Times

Cooperation between China and Kazakhstan

Cooperation between China and Kazakhstan

China and Kazakhstan signed 24 documents on cooperation between governments and between state organs on June 16. The documents

June 20, 2025

China and Kazakhstan signed 24 documents on cooperation between governments and between state organs on June 16. The documents

Refugee crisis deepens

Refugee crisis deepens

In December 2000, the UN General Assembly set June 20 as World Refugee Day. Constant efforts have been made worldwide to solve the

June 20, 2025

In December 2000, the UN General Assembly set June 20 as World Refugee Day. Constant efforts have been made worldwide to solve the

Day of Persons with Disabilities marked in DPRK

Day of Persons with Disabilities marked in DPRK

A meeting took place at the Sci-Tech Complex in Pyongyang on June18 to mark the Day of Persons with Disabilities. Present there

June 20, 2025

A meeting took place at the Sci-Tech Complex in Pyongyang on June18 to mark the Day of Persons with Disabilities. Present there

Mining complex increases production of concentrated iron ore

Mining complex increases production of concentrated iron ore

The Musan Mining Complex has produced over 5 500 tons of more concentrated iron ore than its highly-set target so far in the first

June 20, 2025

The Musan Mining Complex has produced over 5 500 tons of more concentrated iron ore than its highly-set target so far in the first

Work for coping with disastrous abnormal weather hastened in DPRK

Work for coping with disastrous abnormal weather hastened in DPRK

The barrage offices across the DPRK are pushing ahead with the work to minimize the damage caused by the disastrous abnormal

June 20, 2025

The barrage offices across the DPRK are pushing ahead with the work to minimize the damage caused by the disastrous abnormal

Leisure complex full of joy and optimism

Leisure complex full of joy and optimism

The Pyongyang Condiments Factory has full conditions for the cultural and leisure activities of employees. The factory with

June 20, 2025

The Pyongyang Condiments Factory has full conditions for the cultural and leisure activities of employees. The factory with

Yesterday and today of Pyongyang

Yesterday and today of Pyongyang

The appearance of Pyongyang is changing beyond recognition in the golden age of construction. We introduce new streets which

June 19, 2025

The appearance of Pyongyang is changing beyond recognition in the golden age of construction. We introduce new streets which

Chinese embassy hosts reception

Chinese embassy hosts reception

The Chinese embassy in Pyongyang hosted a reception on June 17 on the occasion of the International Day for Dialogue among

June 19, 2025

The Chinese embassy in Pyongyang hosted a reception on June 17 on the occasion of the International Day for Dialogue among

Iran makes powerful retaliatory strike against Israel

Iran makes powerful retaliatory strike against Israel

Israel launched a military attack on Iran by mobilizing a large number of fighters and drones at the dawn of June 13. They dropped

June 19, 2025

Israel launched a military attack on Iran by mobilizing a large number of fighters and drones at the dawn of June 13. They dropped

Winners of Model Worker Honour Prize on increase

Winners of Model Worker Honour Prize on increase

In the DPRK, the Model Worker Honour Prize is awarded to ordinary working people who have supported the country with their sincere

June 19, 2025

In the DPRK, the Model Worker Honour Prize is awarded to ordinary working people who have supported the country with their sincere

Premier Pak inspects economic sectors

Premier Pak inspects economic sectors

Pak Thae Song, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and premier

June 19, 2025

Pak Thae Song, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and premier

Delegation of Korean schoolchildren in Japan leaves Pyongyang

Delegation of Korean schoolchildren in Japan leaves Pyongyang

The delegation of Korean schoolchildren in Japan led by Ho Kyong, principal of Korean High School in Kobe, left Pyongyang on June

June 19, 2025

The delegation of Korean schoolchildren in Japan led by Ho Kyong, principal of Korean High School in Kobe, left Pyongyang on June

Harvest of earlier wheat and barley begins in DPRK

Harvest of earlier wheat and barley begins in DPRK

Wheat and barley harvest began in the rural areas of the DPRK. Haeju City and Pyoksong and Kangnyong counties in South Hwanghae

June 18, 2025

Wheat and barley harvest began in the rural areas of the DPRK. Haeju City and Pyoksong and Kangnyong counties in South Hwanghae

Amid a wave of zeal for sci-tech development

Amid a wave of zeal for sci-tech development

In the DPRK the February 16 Science and Technology Prize, the top prize in the sci-tech field of the country, is awarded to those

June 18, 2025

In the DPRK the February 16 Science and Technology Prize, the top prize in the sci-tech field of the country, is awarded to those

China denounces military collusion between US and Taiwan

China denounces military collusion between US and Taiwan

A spokesman for the Chinese Defence Ministry at a press interview on June 13 denounced the military collusion between the US and

June 18, 2025

A spokesman for the Chinese Defence Ministry at a press interview on June 13 denounced the military collusion between the US and

KCNA delegation leaves for Russia

KCNA delegation leaves for Russia

A delegation of the Korean Central News Agency headed by its Deputy General Director Kang Chol left Pyongyang by air on June 16 to

June 18, 2025

A delegation of the Korean Central News Agency headed by its Deputy General Director Kang Chol left Pyongyang by air on June 16 to

Educational revolution in new century

Educational revolution in new century

Education is a most important state affair to which priority should be given and greatest effort should be directed at any time

June 18, 2025

Education is a most important state affair to which priority should be given and greatest effort should be directed at any time

Russian president refers to combat effectiveness of drones

Russian president refers to combat effectiveness of drones

Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed the need to develop drones in a consultative meeting on military equipment on June 12.

June 17, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed the need to develop drones in a consultative meeting on military equipment on June 12.

More Articles