It's not easy to get a visa for North Korea, but fortunately, North Korea borders China, so you can experience the Korean customs without going abroad.

The nearest city to North Korea is Hunchun, Jilin.

Hunchun is a port city and also a city where ethnic minorities live in compact communities. Half of the permanent residents are ethnic minorities, and more than half of them are Korean. Because there are not many people who know it, I think it is more like a simple and calm North Korea than Yanji's South Korea.

Because it is just across the river from North Korea, there are many scenic spots in and around the city that are very close to North Korea. Ah Hu recommends several here:

Fangchuan Scenic Area

Fangchuan Scenic Area, a national scenic spot, is located in the south of Hunchun City, Yanbian Autonomous Prefecture, Jilin Province, 75 kilometers away from the urban area. The scenic spot is located at the junction of China, North Korea and Russia, covering an area of 2 square kilometers. It is bordered by rivers and seas, and is surrounded by mountains and waters. Since ancient times, it has been known as "the cock crows in the Three Kingdoms and the dog barks in the Three Kingdoms".

This area is famous for its unique "looking at the Three Kingdoms at a glance" and its natural lakes, forests, rare plants and birds. It is the core area of national forest park and Far East Leopard Reserve. To the east of Fangchuan is Russia's border road station Baode Gornaya, and to the southwest is across Tumen River from Doumanjiang City of North Korea. The two cities of Russia and North Korea are connected by a railway on the Tumen River at a bridge, which is the only link linking Russia and North Korea's land trade.

From here, you can overlook the Sea of Japan and climb the watchtower on the nearby mountain. The misty Sea of Japan is connected with the sky in the distance. There is a panoramic view of China, North Korea and Russia nearby. On the left is Russia's border town of Baldgornaya, and across the river on the right is North Korea's Doumanjiang City. According to the Fangchuan people, this is a century-old tribe that "sees the scenery of the mountains and rivers in the Three Kingdoms and listens to the crowing of chickens and dogs in the Three Kingdoms"

This is a distinctive place? North Korea? Antique tribal groups with ethnic architectural characteristics. Summer tickets to 4 yuan and winter tickets to 3 yuan are free for children under 1.2m.. Tickets include free tasting of rice wine and making cakes. Free parking at the door.

Behind these three dancing Korean aunts is the only century-old house with intact Korean style in China. The "predecessor" of this house was built in 188 by North Korean immigrant businessman Park Rugen, with a history of more than 13 years. The house is made of civil and tile structural materials, without using a nail.

There is also a live performance. Villagers will invite tourists to dance together. It doesn't matter if they can't dance. It's very happy to get in and feel the atmosphere. This is the folk performance of the century-old tribe. There is no fixed time, and tourists will perform when they go to see it.

going inside is the place to experience Korean clothes and taste cakes. ? The experience of Korean clothing is 3 yuan, which is available for men, women and children. They are all traditional styles.

food recommendation: Zhenhai Bei Kao Bei

any restaurant in Hunchun is very clean. I really have to say that Korean compatriots are really diligent and clean. But remember to eat seafood. Hunchun is a port city, and the seafood is very cost-effective. It is recommended to bake shellfish in Zhenhai Bay here.

If you eat seafood, you must eat crabs and hairy crabs. Hairy crabs have more meat, but the price is more expensive. Here it is 398 yuan a catty. Generally, you can eat crab, 198 yuan a catty.

never peel it off yourself, or the crab roe will flow out. We almost peeled it off ourselves, which startled the store. The store will help us cut off the crab legs, which is much more convenient to eat. Then pour the crab roe into the laver bibimbap, stir it and pour it back into the crab shell.

The most amazing things are roast beef and scallops. The meat of roasted scallops is very tender, fragrant and not fishy after roasting. Beef is also roasted on scallops, which adds a touch of delicacy to seafood, and tastes a touch of butter. The more you chew, the sweeter it becomes.