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Rason Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

North Korean city and ice-free port in the East Sea

About Rason

Rason is a combined city of the former cities of Rajin (라진구역) and Sonbong (선봉군) with an approximate population of 195,000. It has a special 'free trade' designation at the corner of bothChinaandRussiawhich allows for easier foreign investment. It usually receives only a small percentage of the nation's total Western tourism.

Top Attractions in Rason

Explore the best things to see and do in Rason:

  • China–North Korea–Russia tripoint
  • Imperial Hotel and Casino
  • Kulpho-ri
  • Pipha Island
  • Rajin-Sonbong House of Culture
  • Sonbong Port Revolutionary Monument

Where to Stay in Rason

  • 🏨Bipa-do Hotel
  • 🏨Imperial Hotel
  • 🏨Rajin Hotel
  • 🏨Tongmyongsan Hotel

Rason Travel Guide Sections

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