Unless you enter North Korea overland from Dandong in north eastern China (in which case you can only visit the border town of Sinuiju) your entry point to the country will be its capital, Pyongyang.
When the time comes to leave North Korea you will leave from Pyongyang (unless you have just visited Sinuiju from Dandong – a popular day-trip for Chinese tourists in particular though, as I understand it now possible for some others as well).
At present you can only arrive into Pyongyang by air, though some train options may be available soon, and 99% of tourists will come in from Beijing.
When leaving, unless you are an American citizen, you have the option to depart by air (again 99% of those who take this option fly to Beijing) or by train via Sinuiju and Dandong. You will chose your exit option prior to arrival and it cannot be changed in-country. The train option is not available to Americans.
I arrived by air from Beijing and departed by train, making a 24 hr stopover at Sinuiju on the way out to Dandong and thence Beijing.
I have included three detailed entries (‘North Korea – General’ category) covering the entry and exit options outlined above. Rather than repeat the information here I suggest you have a look at these reviews.
Getting out of the DPRK by Train
Getting out of the DPRK by Air
You will be met at Pyongyang airport on your arrival and escorted to the airport or train station on your departure.
This blog entry is one of a group (loop) of entries on The Rambling Wombat’s trip to Pyongyang, North Korea which I recommend you read in a particular order. I suggest you continue with my next entry – Mansudae Fountain Park. If necessary, go to my Pyongyang introduction entry – Pyongyang – A Capital City Unlike any Other – to start this loop at the beginning.
The Rambling Wombat 