The latest tour is done by more than 100 tourists from three provinces in Northeast China, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong Province and other areas of China, who left Namyang Railway Station in Onsong County, North Hamgyong Province of the DPRK, on July 5.

The tour takes four nights and five days.

The train is planning to carry two more passenger cars in order to satisfy Chinese people's growing demand for the tour.

The train service is given once a week, leaving Namyang on Thursdays. After spending one night in the train, tourists enjoy sightseeing in Mt. Chilbo for two nights and three days. Then, they will have a hot-spring bath in Kyongsong County and tour various places in Chongjin City.

Situated in Myongchon County, North Hamgyong Province, Mt. Chilbo is composed of about 1,000-meter-high peaks, including Samgak Peak in the north and Kkachi and Hyangro peaks in the south with 1,103-meter-high Sangmae Peak as the main. It covers an area of 250 square kilometers, boasting of a number of scenic spots, fantastic rocks and cliffs, local specialities and cultural relics.

It is known as one of the six famous mountains in Korea, along with Mts. Paektu, Kumgang, Myohyang, Kuwol and Jiri.