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

Places to visit near Baeksu

Baeksu is a town in Yeonggwang district, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, South Korea. Within 50 km by road there are 161 places to visit — 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 rivers, islands & mangroves, 18 forts & heritage and 13 museums. The must-see places are Muan Tideland (29 km), Hampyeong Hyanggyo-ri Zelkova, Hackberry, and Hornbeam Forest (33 km) and Dongho Beach (33 km).

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Baeksu at a glance

Location
Yeonggwang district, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, South Korea
Coordinates
35.2840° N, 126.4204° E
Places within 50 km
161 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Baeksu

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Baeksu

49 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Baeksu. The closest is 가지산 (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Baeksu

34 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Baeksu. The closest is 임병도 (23 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Baeksu

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Baeksu. The closest is Mujangeup Castle (24 km); the best-known is Gochang-eup Castle (38 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Baeksu

21 museums within 100 km of Baeksu. The closest is Yeongwang Forest Museum (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Baeksu

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Baeksu. The closest is Northernmost Population of Neolitsea Sericea (18 km); the best-known is Muan Tideland (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Baeksu

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Baeksu. The closest is Bulgap Reservoir (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Baeksu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 147 km on the road.

  1. Start in Baeksu
  2. 33 km Hampyeong Hyanggyo-ri Zelkova, Hackberry, and Hornbeam Forest · nature spot, Hampyeong
  3. 18 km Muan Tideland · nature spot, Muan
  4. 28 km 가지산 · viewpoint, Yeonggwang
  5. 4 km 갓봉 · viewpoint, Yeonggwang
  6. 31 km Dongho Beach · beach, Gochang-gun
  7. 33 km Back to Baeksu

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Baeksu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3149가지산 (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3034임병도 (23 km)
    Forts & heritage1823Mujangeup Castle (24 km)
    Museums1321Yeongwang Forest Museum (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1318Northernmost Population of Neolitsea Sericea (18 km)
    Other attractions1018Sangha Farm (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1115Bulgap Reservoir (13 km)
    Beaches & coast1213Gusipo Beach (22 km)
    Buddhist sites711Bulgapsa Temple (19 km)
    Caves77용문굴 (32 km)
    Churches45Gochang Central Church (38 km)
    Temples35Songyangsa Temple (26 km)
    Waterfalls24Surakpokpo (45 km)
    Parks025.18 Memorial Park (53 km)

    Baeksu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Baeksu?

    가지산 (viewpoint, about 2 km), 갓봉 (viewpoint, about 3 km), Muan Tideland (nature spot, about 29 km), Hampyeong Hyanggyo-ri Zelkova, Hackberry, and Hornbeam Forest (nature spot, about 33 km), Dongho Beach (beach, about 33 km), Bulgap Reservoir (reservoir, about 13 km).

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

    161 places on Spotwander: 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 rivers, islands & mangroves, 18 forts & heritage, 13 museums, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Baeksu?

    가지산, about 2 km by road; 갓봉 (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Baeksu?

    임병도, about 23 km by road; 소각씨도 (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Baeksu?

    Mujangeup Castle, about 24 km by road; Goma Castle (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Baeksu?

    Start in Baeksu, visit Hampyeong Hyanggyo-ri Zelkova, Hackberry, and Hornbeam Forest, then Muan Tideland, then 가지산, then 갓봉, then Dongho Beach, and drive back — about 147 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Baeksu?

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

    Towns near Baeksu

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