{"id":432953,"date":"2021-10-29T03:35:05","date_gmt":"2021-10-28T22:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=432953"},"modified":"2023-05-31T13:52:55","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T08:22:55","slug":"mount-paektu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/mount-paektu\/","title":{"rendered":"Mount Paektu: Everything You Need To Know About Traveling To This Majestic Mountain"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mount Paektu<\/strong> is the mythological origin of Korean people, which is laden with significant historical importance. A revered dormant volcano is a sacred place for both the North and South Korean demographic. The significance of the peak can be easily understood from the description of local texts that says if someone wants to know about Korea, then they will need to see Mount Paektu<\/strong> first. In fact, most of the travelers to the region come just to witness this magnificent creation of nature. Here is a definitive guide for you to visit the sacred mountain.<\/p>\n

Best Time To Visit Mount Paektu?<\/h2>\n
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Mount Paektu is located in a cold climatic region. The winter season lasts for almost eight months, starting from October till the end of May. This season is marked by extreme cold and making it impossible to visit. The months from late May to early September see rainfall in the region. During that time, warm and waterproof clothing is necessary to visit. The whole climate leaves the month of September to be the best time to visit Mount Paektu. The maximum temperature that you can expect here is not more than 20 degrees Celsius. You should be equipped to withstand the sudden changes in climate at such high altitudes.<\/p>\n

Currency Exchange<\/h2>\n
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The mountain is accessed from the North Korean side. So, you need to exchange your money to North Korean Won for the trip. The current exchange rate for Indian visitors is 1 KPW = 0.08 INR. It turns out to be almost 0.0011 USD.<\/p>\n

Places To Visit Near Mount Paektu<\/h2>\n

Although, we are talking about Mount Paektu so far, there are many great sites that you can incorporate during the visit. Here is a list of the places that are typically opted by visitors.<\/p>\n

1. Lake Chon<\/h3>\n
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Once you reach the summit of Mt. Paektu, you will be rewarded with the mesmerizing view of Lake Chon. It is the jewel that the Samjiyon County hides behind the high mountains. There is a bus service that takes the visitors near the top. From there, one needs to walk for less than an hour to reach the summit and get the first glance of the lake. It can be reached on foot or via the cable car. Interestingly, the border between China and North Korea traverse through the middle of the lake.<\/p>\n

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