About Samjiyon-up

class="apple-converted-space"> airport. It takes its name from three lakes in the county, which are known as the Samjiyŏn. Samjiyŏn is situated near  Mount Baekdu, and tour groups fly to the district's airport to see the fabled mountain.

Many houses and buildings in Samjiyŏn have been recently upgraded, and many new buildings, including a recreational centre for youths, were finished in 2005. Popular activities in Samjiyŏn are skiing and various activities for schoolchildren, who use the surrounding area of Mt. Paektu for various scouting-like operations in conjunction with school-led vacations or outings