locations in North Korea accessible from
the south. Many Koryo-era sites are located in Kaesong, including the Kaesong
Namdaemun gate, the Songgyungwan Confucian Academy, now the Koryo
Museum, and the Sonjuk Bride and Pyochung Pavilion. Less-known sites
include Kwandok Pavilion, the ruined Koryo-eraManwoldae Palace, Anhwa
Temple, Sungyang Hall, Mokchong Hall, and the Kaesong
Chomsongdae observatory. Located to the west of the city are the tombs of
Kings Kongmin and Wanggon; twenty-four km north of Kaesong isTaehungsan
Fortress, a Koguryo satellite fortress built to protect Pyongyang. This
castle contains the Kwanum and Taehung Temples. The famous Pakyon
Falls are located in the area, as well as a large, recently discovered
Koryo-dynasty Buddha carved into the stone onMt. Chonma. Most tourists to
Kaesong are put in the traditional Kaesong Folk Hotel, housed in 19
traditional hanok courtyard houses
