Places to visit near

Chongjin

Chongjin is a city in North Hamgyong district, North Korea of about 327,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 107 places to visit: 62 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 forts & heritage and 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Mayang-jŏsuji, Kwanmo Peak and Pip'a Island.

41.7956° N, 129.7758° EPop. 327,000

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Within 30 km71 places
Within 50 km107
Must-see4
Notable29
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Chongjin

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:45 pm

220 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 Chongjin
  2. Cheonmasan Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Kensonman Baybeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Kwanmo Peakpeak · 1 hrs
  5. Mayang-jŏsujilake · 45 min
  6. Altong-nyŏngviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Chongjin
Today’s loopChongjinStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Chongjin?

Eternal Life Tower (heritage site, about 2 km), Chongjin (heritage site, about 2 km), Kim Il-Sung Monument (monument, about 2 km), Kim Jong-Il Monument (monument, about 2 km), Cheonmasan Mountain (viewpoint, about 4 km), Memorial to Soviet Soldiers (monument, about 7 km).

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

107 places on Spotwander: 62 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 other attractions, 7 temples.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chongjin?

Cheonmasan Mountain, about 4 km by road; 락두산 (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Chongjin?

Eternal Life Tower, about 2 km by road; Chongjin (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Chongjin?

Start in Chongjin, visit Cheonmasan Mountain, then Kensonman Bay, then Kwanmo Peak, then Mayang-jŏsuji, then Altong-nyŏng, and drive back — about 220 km by road in all.