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

Places to visit near Bulgap

Bulgap is a town in Yeonggwang district, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, South Korea. Within 50 km by road there are 155 places to visit — 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 museums, 22 forts & heritage and 12 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Hampyeong Hyanggyo-ri Zelkova, Hackberry, and Hornbeam Forest (20 km), Muan Tideland (24 km) and Muan Catholic Church (31 km).

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Bulgap at a glance

Location
Yeonggwang district, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, South Korea
Coordinates
35.2095° N, 126.5077° E
Places within 50 km
155 (20 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Bulgap

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bulgap: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bulgap

58 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bulgap. The closest is 불갑산 연실봉 (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Bulgap

28 museums within 100 km of Bulgap. The closest is Yeongwang Forest Museum (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bulgap

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bulgap. The closest is Mujangeup Castle (30 km); the best-known is 금성관 (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bulgap

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bulgap. The closest is Northernmost Population of Neolitsea Sericea (5 km); the best-known is Hampyeong Hyanggyo-ri Zelkova, Hackberry, and Hornbeam Forest (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Bulgap

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Bulgap. The closest is 임병도 (30 km). Best time: september to february.

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Buddhist sites near Bulgap

17 buddhist sites within 100 km of Bulgap. The closest is Bulgapsa Temple (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Bulgap

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bulgap
  2. 2 km Pulgap-chŏsuji · lake, Gochang-gun
  3. 1 km Bulgap Reservoir · reservoir, Yeonggwang
  4. 5 km Yeongwang Forest Museum · museum, Yeonggwang
  5. 19 km Hampyeong Hyanggyo-ri Zelkova, Hackberry, and Hornbeam Forest · nature spot, Hampyeong
  6. 18 km Muan Tideland · nature spot, Muan
  7. 24 km Back to Bulgap

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bulgap by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3658불갑산 연실봉 (7 km)
    Museums2128Yeongwang Forest Museum (4 km)
    Forts & heritage2226Mujangeup Castle (30 km)
    Other attractions919Muan Ecological Tidal Flat Land (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1218Northernmost Population of Neolitsea Sericea (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1318임병도 (30 km)
    Buddhist sites917Bulgapsa Temple (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs914Pulgap-chŏsuji (2 km)
    Churches79Muan Catholic Church (31 km)
    Beaches & coast56Dolmeori Beach (19 km)
    Temples36Yongojeongsa (28 km)
    Parks35Naju Station Park (36 km)
    Caves55금광(폐쇄) (25 km)
    Waterfalls13경현동인공폭포공원 (33 km)

    Bulgap: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bulgap?

    Hampyeong Hyanggyo-ri Zelkova, Hackberry, and Hornbeam Forest (nature spot, about 20 km), Pulgap-chŏsuji (lake, about 2 km), Bulgap Reservoir (reservoir, about 3 km), Muan Tideland (nature spot, about 24 km), Yeongwang Forest Museum (museum, about 4 km), Northernmost Population of Neolitsea Sericea (nature spot, about 5 km).

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

    155 places on Spotwander: 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 museums, 22 forts & heritage, 9 other attractions, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bulgap?

    불갑산 연실봉, about 7 km by road; 감투봉 (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Bulgap?

    Yeongwang Forest Museum, about 4 km by road; Military Theme Park (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bulgap?

    Mujangeup Castle, about 30 km by road; Goma Castle (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bulgap?

    Start in Bulgap, visit Pulgap-chŏsuji, then Bulgap Reservoir, then Yeongwang Forest Museum, then Hampyeong Hyanggyo-ri Zelkova, Hackberry, and Hornbeam Forest, then Muan Tideland, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bulgap?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Bulgap

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bulgap’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.