Yanggakdo International Hotel
North Korea
Yanggakdo International Hotel stands on an island in Pyongyang's Taedong River, with views across the city and along the water. Its tall tower contains guest accommodation and a revolving restaurant near the top, where the panorama forms a central part of the dining experience. Additional restaurants serve Korean, Chinese and other cuisines, with tea shops and a large banqueting hall adding to the hotel's public facilities. The lobby also contains book and souvenir shops. The island setting distinguishes the hotel from central Pyongyang's other major accommodation addresses.