Sightseeing in ultralight airplanes has fast become a popular activity in North Korea.
The Associated Press said on Monday that up until a few months ago, people who wanted a bird’s eye view of North Korea’s capital only had the option of taking in the sights from a 150-meter tall tower across the river from Kim Il Sung Square, but now they can hop into an ultralight aircraft if they have the cash.
According to the report, the tours, operated by the Mirim flying club, offer tourists a 25-minute flight at a height of two thousand meters.
Thepasses over the city’s most iconic spots including May Day Stadium, the Juche Tower, Kim Il Sung Square, and the Munsu Water Park.
North Korean authorities said since the tours began in late July, more than four thousand North Koreans and hundreds of foreigners from 12 countries have enjoyed the flights.
The 25-minute flight goes for around 150 U.S. dollars, while shorter flights are offered at cheaper prices, starting from 65 dollars.