Nestled at the foot of the majestic Paektu Mountain, Samjiyon City has become a new symbol of North Korea, marking its remarkable development in infrastructure and architecture.
On August 14, travel companies posted notices online. Chosen allow international tourists to visit the mountain city of Samjiyon, four years after the country closed its borders due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Once a small, remote mountainous district in Ryanggang Province, located near the China-North Korea border, Samjiyon today has completely transformed, taking on the beauty of a modern mountain city, harmoniously combining tradition and trend. develop new.
In 1967, North Korea began planning to develop Mount Paektu into a tourist area. By 1978, North Korea was carrying out a major project build Samjiyon town, especially this area continued to receive more attention for strong development when Kim Jong-un came to power.
In 2018, Samjiyon began a redevelopment phase, aiming to become a model city. Samjiyon City was officially upgraded from a county to a city in December 2019, becoming a cultural center, tourism and important sport of the North.
In just two years, more than 4,000 low-rise and multi-storey houses were built, along with about 380 public and industrial buildings, completely replacing old houses.
Many modern buildings have sprung up in Samjiyon, including Begaebong Ski Resort, Samjiyon Hotel and Mount Paektu Museum. New residential buildings with diverse architecture are built, harmoniously blending with the landscape of Mount Paektu, creating a comfortable, modern living space while still retaining the national cultural characteristics.
Neighborhoods like Kwangmyongsong-dong and Pegaebong-dong have become symbols of the fusion of tradition and modernity.
Kwangmyongsong-dong is home to low-rise houses with a strong ethnic identity, while Pegaebong-dong is home to modern high-rise buildings. All areas of the city are meticulously designed, combining natural landscapes and man-made structures.
Public facilities such as factories, schools, hospitals, libraries, cultural houses and other amenities are reasonably arranged, creating a convenient and desirable living space.
The city is also covered with cool green belts, with white birch and Picea koraiensis (a coniferous tree of the pine family) lining the streets, creating a cool, peaceful landscape of the city.
In addition, Samjiyon is also a place full of vitality. The laughter and singing of the people, especially the young people and students, echo everywhere, creating a joyful and vibrant atmosphere. This is also a testament to the success of the North Korean government in bringing a better life to its people.
Samjiyon is not only an emerging city but also an important part of North Korea's development strategy. leader Kim Jong-un has visited and shown his special interest in this city.
Samjiyon is considered a “model of a modern mountain city under socialism,” and a standard for future rural development.
With its achievements, Samjiyon is entering a new phase of development, promising to bring many positive changes to the people and the country. The city is not only the pride of North Korea but also a testament to the strength of will and perseverance in the process of construction and development.
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