Chinese border cities reopened tourist spots overlooking North Korea this month following the reported elimination of local COVID-19 transmission in the region, creating potential headaches for Pyongyang’s anti-epidemic policies as it warns that new variants could blow over from abroad.
The Millennium Cliff City Scenic Area, a tourist attraction in Baishan that features a glass-floor walkway jutting out above the shore of North Korea’s Hyesan, reported the resumption of operations on Aug. 5.
Chinese border cities reopened tourist spots overlooking North Korea this month following the reported elimination of local COVID-19 transmission in the region, creating potential headaches for Pyongyang’s anti-epidemic policies as it warns that new variants could blow over from abroad.
The Millennium Cliff City Scenic Area, a tourist attraction in Baishan that features a glass-floor walkway jutting out above the shore of North Korea’s Hyesan, reported the resumption of operations on Aug. 5.
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