Tomb of King Tongmyong 동명왕릉
North Korea UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Tomb of King Tongmyong is a tomb and mausoleum that is part of the Goguryeo tombs. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the 12 most looked-up sights in North Korea.
Planning a visit
The site is 20 km from Pyongyang and can be reached via Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, which is 43 km away. Visitors can combine a trip here with visits to the Juche Tower, Kim Il Sung Square, the Mansudae Grand Monument, the Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, or the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun.
Weather varies throughout the year. The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 28 °C, but these months also have the most rain, with up to 272 mm in July. The coldest period is January, when daily highs are -2 °C and lows reach -12 °C. Spring and autumn months, such as May and October, offer moderate temperatures and less rain.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is July, with about 272 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -2 | 2 | 9 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 9 | 2 |
| Average low, °C | -12 | -8 | -2 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 7 | 0 | -7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 12 | 13 | 26 | 48 | 80 | 86 | 272 | 224 | 107 | 44 | 37 | 15 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
