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Myohyang is a North Korean tourist attraction and visited by many national tourists. There are several hiking routes on the mountain. Apart from the view, tourists are attracted by the
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centre, dubbed the world's biggest treasure-house. On exhibit are presents received by North Korean leaders over the years. One building stores the presents given to
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plant species, 16 plant species that are threatened globally and 12 endangered animal species.
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Oksem, Dongsolbatsem, Sesolbatsem and Namsolbatsem Islands
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Sogam-do, Daegam-do, Zung-do, Ae-do and Hyengzedo Islands
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and protected in a 16,000 hectares (62 sq mi)
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Myohyangsan
Myohyangsan Sports Club


Pohyon temple
Elevation
Coordinates
40°01′07″N 126°19′59″E / 40.018611°N 126.333056°E / 40.018611; 126.333056
Myohyang is located in North Korea
North Pyongan Province
North Korea
Chosŏn'gŭl
Hancha



Revised Romanization
McCune–Reischauer
Korean
North Korea
King Tangun
Pohyon temple
Sangwon hermitage
Kumgang hermitage
Habiro hermitage
Ryongmun cavern
International Friendship Exhibition
Kim Il-sung
Kim Jong-il
Hyangsan Hotel

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