Gochang-gun district, Jeonbuk-do, South Korea

Places to visit near Daema

Daema is a town in Gochang-gun district, Jeonbuk-do, South Korea. Within 50 km by road there are 161 places to visit — 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 forts & heritage, 23 museums and 15 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Gochang-eup Castle (23 km), Ungok Ramsar Wetland Ecological Park (25 km) and Seonunsan Provincial Park (28 km).

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Daema at a glance

Location
Gochang-gun district, Jeonbuk-do, South Korea
Coordinates
35.3018° N, 126.5775° E
Places within 50 km
161 (33 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 Daema

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Daema: 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 Daema

61 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Daema. The closest is 고산 (9 km); the best-known is Bangmunsan (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Daema

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Daema. The closest is Mujangeup Castle (16 km); the best-known is Gochang-eup Castle (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Daema

29 museums within 100 km of Daema. The closest is Yeongwang Forest Museum (14 km); the best-known is Poet Midang Memorial Hall (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Daema

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Daema. The closest is Gochang Jungsan-ri Ipop Tree (8 km); the best-known is Ungok Ramsar Wetland Ecological Park (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Daema

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Daema. The closest is Bulgap Reservoir (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Buddhist sites near Daema

15 buddhist sites within 100 km of Daema. The closest is 법우선사 (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Daema

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Daema
  2. 7 km 법우선사 · Buddhist site, Gochang-gun
  3. 17 km Gochang-eup Castle · heritage site, Gochang-gun
  4. 5 km Bangmunsan · viewpoint, Gochang-gun
  5. 10 km Ungok Ramsar Wetland Ecological Park · nature spot, Gochang-gun
  6. 7 km Seonunsan Provincial Park · nature spot, Gochang-gun
  7. 28 km Back to Daema

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How to reach Daema

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Daema by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4261고산 (9 km)
    Forts & heritage2230Mujangeup Castle (16 km)
    Museums2329Yeongwang Forest Museum (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1519Gochang Jungsan-ri Ipop Tree (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1419Bulgap Reservoir (12 km)
    Other attractions1218Yundojang (22 km)
    Buddhist sites815법우선사 (7 km)
    Churches79Gochang Central Church (23 km)
    Beaches & coast46Gusipo Beach (26 km)
    Temples46Yongojeongsa (13 km)
    Caves55금광(폐쇄) (21 km)
    Waterfalls34몽계폭포 (38 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04안마도 (63 km)
    Parks235.18 Memorial Park (38 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Jeonju Hyanggyo (97 km)

    Daema: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Daema?

    Gochang-eup Castle (heritage site, about 23 km), Ungok Ramsar Wetland Ecological Park (nature spot, about 25 km), 법우선사 (Buddhist site, about 7 km), Seonunsan Provincial Park (nature spot, about 28 km), Bangmunsan (viewpoint, about 28 km), Gochang Jungsan-ri Ipop Tree (nature spot, about 8 km).

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

    161 places on Spotwander: 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 forts & heritage, 23 museums, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Daema?

    고산, about 9 km by road; 갈매산 (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Daema?

    Mujangeup Castle, about 16 km by road; Goma Castle (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Daema?

    Yeongwang Forest Museum, about 14 km by road; Piramseowon Museum (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Daema?

    Start in Daema, visit 법우선사, then Gochang-eup Castle, then Bangmunsan, then Ungok Ramsar Wetland Ecological Park, then Seonunsan Provincial Park, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Daema?

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

    Towns near Daema

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