Sinan district, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, South Korea

Places to visit near Apae

Apae is a town in Sinan district, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, South Korea. Within 50 km by road there are 172 places to visit — 80 rivers, islands & mangroves, 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 museums and 7 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Yudalsan Art Park (12 km), Mokpo Marine Science Museum (15 km) and 톱머리해수욕장 (16 km).

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Apae at a glance

Location
Sinan district, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, South Korea
Coordinates
34.8669° N, 126.3128° E
Places within 50 km
172 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Apae

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Apae

86 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Apae. The closest is Aphaedo (1 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Aphaedo · river spot · Sinan · ~1 km
  • 압해도 · river spot · Sinan · ~2 km
  • 가란도 · river spot · Sinan · ~6 km
  • 우간도 · river spot · Sinan · ~7 km
  • 율도 · river spot · Mokpo-si · ~9 km
  • Yuldo · river spot · Mokpo-si · ~9 km

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Apae

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Apae. The closest is 개호지산 (4 km); the best-known is Yudalsan Art Park (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Apae

26 museums within 100 km of Apae. The closest is 신안군기록관 (6 km); the best-known is Mokpo Marine Science Museum (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Apae

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Apae. The closest is Haenam Seodongsa Camellia and Silkworm Tree Forest (24 km); the best-known is Muan Tideland (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Apae

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Apae. The closest is 초의선사유적지 (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Apae

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Apae. The closest is 용출도해수욕장 (8 km); the best-known is 톱머리해수욕장 (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Apae

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Apae
  2. 16 km 톱머리해수욕장 · beach, Muan
  3. 22 km Oryongsan (Mt. Oryong) · viewpoint, Muan
  4. 10 km Mokpo Marine Science Museum · museum, Mokpo-si
  5. 2 km Yudalsan Art Park · viewpoint, Mokpo-si
  6. 12 km Aphaedo · river spot, Sinan
  7. 1 km Back to Apae

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    Within 15 km of Apae

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Apae by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves8086Aphaedo (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3246개호지산 (4 km)
    Museums1826신안군기록관 (6 km)
    Other attractions919Seungdal Mountain (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens715Haenam Seodongsa Camellia and Silkworm Tree Forest (24 km)
    Forts & heritage612초의선사유적지 (12 km)
    Beaches & coast811용출도해수욕장 (8 km)
    Buddhist sites49금산사 (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34감돈저수지 (18 km)
    Waterfalls23Meeting Waterfall (17 km)
    Parks13Sani Garden (23 km)
    Churches12Muan Catholic Church (25 km)
    Temples01Nogudang (58 km)
    Caves11Chaekgul (41 km)

    Apae: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Apae?

    Yudalsan Art Park (viewpoint, about 12 km), Mokpo Marine Science Museum (museum, about 15 km), 톱머리해수욕장 (beach, about 16 km), Oryongsan (Mt. Oryong) (viewpoint, about 18 km), Aphaedo (river spot, about 1 km), 압해도 (river spot, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Apae?

    172 places on Spotwander: 80 rivers, islands & mangroves, 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 museums, 9 other attractions, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Apae?

    Aphaedo, about 1 km by road; 압해도 (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Apae?

    개호지산, about 4 km by road; 가운데산 (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Apae?

    신안군기록관, about 6 km by road; Oseungu Museum of Art (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Apae?

    Start in Apae, visit 톱머리해수욕장, then Oryongsan (Mt. Oryong), then Mokpo Marine Science Museum, then Yudalsan Art Park, then Aphaedo, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Apae?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Apae

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