This is actually a border town that is located around Ryanggang province in North Korea. Hyesan is often a commercial and transportation hub, not to mention the administrative center of Ryanggang province. One can get to Hyesan from other North Korean cities by rail.

The town is owned by a variety of paper, lumber and textile mills, although business in recent years has shrunk, leading to loss of livelihood for most of the area’s inhabitants. The city used to be one of North Korea’s major copper production centers. It is also home to several schools including Hyesan High College and Hyesan Girl’s School. Universities that have their property in Hyesan, as well as interesting places to visit, include things like Hyesan School of Medicine and Hyesan University of Agriculture and Forestry. Other points of interest include Kwaegung Pavilion, Naegok Hot Springs and Mount Baekdu.

Mount Baekdu is a mountain that is located around the border between China and North Korea. This is the highest mountain around the Chiangbbai mountain range and is popular with visitors from South Korea who prefer to climb the mountain on the Chinese side. There are also several foreign tourists who want to challenge North Korea and climb the mountain to see the spectacular view from above through the North Korean side. Another attraction near the mountain is the Baekdu Spa, which is a natural spring. Your h2o applies for bottled drinking water. Other attractions include the Hyongje Falls, which split into two several meters at the top. Another fascinating stop for visitors is Pegae Hill, which is a popular camp site of the North Korean People’s Army during their fight against the Japanese. A number of secret camps have also recently been opened to the public.