Gochang-gun district, Jeonbuk-do, South Korea

Places to visit near Daesan

Daesan is a town in Gochang-gun district, Jeonbuk-do, South Korea. Within 50 km by road there are 166 places to visit — 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage, 20 museums and 18 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Gochang-eup Castle (17 km), Ungok Ramsar Wetland Ecological Park (19 km) and Bangmunsan (22 km).

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Daesan at a glance

Location
Gochang-gun district, Jeonbuk-do, South Korea
Coordinates
35.3417° N, 126.6033° E
Places within 50 km
166 (39 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 Daesan

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

60 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Daesan. The closest is 갈매산 (3 km); the best-known is Bangmunsan (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Bangmunsan · viewpoint · Gochang-gun · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Bangjangsan · viewpoint · Gochang-gun · ~23 km · Must-see
  • 갈매산 · viewpoint · Gochang-gun · ~3 km
  • 고산 · viewpoint · Gochang-gun · ~5 km
  • Saruchi · viewpoint · Gochang-gun · ~11 km
  • Baegamsan (Jeolla) · viewpoint · Jeongeup-si · ~33 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Daesan

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Daesan. The closest is Goma Castle (12 km); the best-known is Gochang-eup Castle (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Daesan

25 museums within 100 km of Daesan. The closest is Gochang Dolmen Museum (14 km); the best-known is Poet Midang Memorial Hall (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Daesan

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Daesan. The closest is Gochang Jungsan-ri Ipop Tree (3 km); the best-known is Ungok Ramsar Wetland Ecological Park (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Daesan

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Daesan. The closest is Tuam-jŏsuji (15 km); the best-known is Tongnim-jŏsuji (32 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Buddhist sites near Daesan

15 buddhist sites within 100 km of Daesan. The closest is 법우선사 (4 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 법우선사 · Buddhist site · Gochang-gun · ~4 km
  • 문수사 · Buddhist site · Gochang-gun · ~15 km
  • 미륵사 · Buddhist site · Gochang-gun · ~19 km
  • Bulgapsa Temple · Buddhist site · Yeonggwang · ~20 km
  • Seonunsa · Buddhist site · Gochang-gun · ~22 km
  • Baekyangsa · Buddhist site · Jangseong-gun · ~35 km

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A one-day trip from Daesan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Daesan
  2. 17 km Gochang-eup Castle · heritage site, Gochang-gun
  3. 7 km Bangjangsan · viewpoint, Gochang-gun
  4. 2 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. 22 km Back to Daesan

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From travellers near Daesan

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How to reach Daesan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Daesan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4460갈매산 (3 km)
    Forts & heritage2028Goma Castle (12 km)
    Museums2025Gochang Dolmen Museum (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1822Gochang Jungsan-ri Ipop Tree (3 km)
    Other attractions1420Yundojang (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1519Tuam-jŏsuji (15 km)
    Buddhist sites715법우선사 (4 km)
    Churches47Gochang Central Church (17 km)
    Temples56Yongojeongsa (7 km)
    Beaches & coast56Gusipo Beach (24 km)
    Caves66Samcheongul (18 km)
    Waterfalls55몽계폭포 (32 km)
    Parks34Buan Julpo Bay Tidal Flat Ecological Park (34 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04안마도 (66 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Jeonju Hyanggyo (91 km)

    Daesan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Daesan?

    Gochang-eup Castle (heritage site, about 17 km), Ungok Ramsar Wetland Ecological Park (nature spot, about 19 km), Bangmunsan (viewpoint, about 22 km), Seonunsan Provincial Park (nature spot, about 22 km), Bangjangsan (viewpoint, about 23 km), Gochang Jungsan-ri Ipop Tree (nature spot, about 3 km).

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

    166 places on Spotwander: 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage, 20 museums, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Daesan?

    갈매산, about 3 km by road; 고산 (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Daesan?

    Goma Castle, about 12 km by road; Mujangeup Castle (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Daesan?

    Gochang Dolmen Museum, about 14 km by road; Gochanggoindol Museum (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Daesan?

    Start in Daesan, visit Gochang-eup Castle, then Bangjangsan, then Bangmunsan, then Ungok Ramsar Wetland Ecological Park, then Seonunsan Provincial Park, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Daesan?

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

    Towns near Daesan

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