Taedong River Cruise
During our spring 2012 trip I arranged a private lunch and boat cruise along the banks of the Taedong River from central Pyongyang to its outskirts; our guides and boat crew seemed completely unconcerned about our photography (our guide Ms Han seemed just as fascinated by the cruise as we were). Below are some of the amazing shots of daily life and work on the Taedong River, North Korea:
Local scene along the Taedong.
A worker and his dog on a river dredge.
Bucket dredge working in front of the USS Pueblo.
Working on a river dredge.
Working on a river dredge.
Pipeline river dredge.
Working on a river dredge.
Moving cargo off a river boat on the Taedong.
Ship on the blocks on a Taedong River shipyard.
Soldiers doing their laundry on the river bank.
A working rowboat on the Taedong.
Locals fishing on the Taedong.
Bridge and trams over the Taedong.
Recreational rowboats on the Taedong.
Recreational rowboats on the Taedong.
Recreational rowboats on the Taedong.
A fascinated Ms Han takes in the river scenery.
For anyone who wants to arrange a similar trip please make sure you negotiate the cost of the cruise beforehand, I was a bit surprised to be handed a 600 Euro bill 45 min. into the cruise. I promptly had Ms Han turn the boat around and requested a recalculation for fuel saved for heading back early. A few phone calls later our bill came out to about $20 per passenger, an entirely better deal and completely worth it for the experience – please note that a lunch on the boat while moored, i.e. no river cruise, is included with the cost of your tour, no extra fee expected.
