China resumes North Korea border tourism despite COVID restrictions on DPRK side



Border Controls China resumes North Korea border tourism despite COVID restrictions on DPRK side Reopened attractions could pose test to Pyongyang, which fears new variants could spread across the border Colin Zwirko August 15, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A glass-floor suspension bridge in Changbai extends over the Yalu River and the edge of the border with North Korea \| Image: Travel Information Express (July 17, 2021) 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. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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China resumes North Korea border tourism despite COVID restrictions on DPRK side

Reopened attractions could pose test to Pyongyang, which fears new variants could spread across the border

Colin Zwirko August 15, 2022

China resumes North Korea border tourism despite COVID restrictions on DPRK side

A glass-floor suspension bridge in Changbai extends over the Yalu River and the edge of the border with North Korea | Image: Travel Information Express (July 17, 2021)

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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