Places to visit near

Bakung

Bakung is a town in Tawi-Tawi district, Philippines of about 3,185 people. Within 50 km by road there are 114 places to visit: 51 rivers, islands & mangroves, 18 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Sheik Karimol Makhdum Mosque, Bongao Peak and Tawi-Tawi.

4.8911° N, 119.7942° EPop. 3,185

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Within 30 km77 places
Within 50 km114
Must-see3
Notable39
Best timeSeptember to February

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One day from Bakung

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:06 pm

124 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Bakung
  2. Simunul Islandisland · 1 hrs
  3. Sheik Karimol Makhdum Mosquemosque · 30 min
  4. Tawi-Tawiriver spot · 1 hrs
  5. Aguada Baybeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Bongao Peakpeak · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Bakung
Today’s loopBakungStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bakung?

Sheik Karimol Makhdum Mosque (mosque, about 8 km), Bongao Peak (peak, about 19 km), Simunul Island (island, about 4 km), Mount Kabugan (viewpoint, about 18 km), Aguada Bay (beach, about 19 km), Bongao Island (island, about 19 km).

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

114 places on Spotwander: 51 rivers, islands & mangroves, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 beaches & coast, 13 mosques & dargahs, 5 churches.

Which is the nearest river spot to Bakung?

Simunul Island, about 4 km by road; Sanguisiapo Island (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bakung?

Mount Pajar, about 18 km by road; Mount Kabugan (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bakung?

Start in Bakung, visit Simunul Island, then Sheik Karimol Makhdum Mosque, then Tawi-Tawi, then Aguada Bay, then Bongao Peak, and drive back — about 124 km by road in all.