Gochang-gun district, Jeonbuk-do, South Korea

Places to visit near Gongeum

Gongeum is a town in Gochang-gun district, Jeonbuk-do, South Korea. Within 50 km by road there are 168 places to visit — 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 forts & heritage, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens and 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Dongho Beach (19 km), Seonunsan Provincial Park (20 km) and Ungok Ramsar Wetland Ecological Park (21 km).

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Gongeum at a glance

Location
Gochang-gun district, Jeonbuk-do, South Korea
Coordinates
35.3783° N, 126.5114° E
Places within 50 km
168 (23 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage

Top places to visit near Gongeum

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gongeum: 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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Things to see near Gongeum, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Gongeum

61 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gongeum. The closest is 갈매산 (14 km); the best-known is Bangmunsan (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Bangmunsan · viewpoint · Gochang-gun · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Bangjangsan · viewpoint · Gochang-gun · ~30 km · Must-see
  • 갈매산 · viewpoint · Gochang-gun · ~14 km
  • 갓봉 · viewpoint · Yeonggwang · ~16 km
  • 개이빨산 · viewpoint · Gochang-gun · ~16 km
  • 가마산 · viewpoint · Gochang-gun · ~17 km

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Forts & heritage near Gongeum

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gongeum. The closest is Mujangeup Castle (8 km); the best-known is Gochang-eup Castle (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gongeum

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gongeum. The closest is Gochang Jungsan-ri Ipop Tree (10 km); the best-known is Seonunsan Provincial Park (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gongeum

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gongeum. The closest is Tuam-jŏsuji (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Gongeum

18 museums within 100 km of Gongeum. The closest is Gochang Dolmen Museum (15 km); the best-known is Poet Midang Memorial Hall (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Gongeum

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Gongeum. The closest is Gusipo Beach (13 km); the best-known is Dongho Beach (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Gongeum

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gongeum
  2. 19 km Dongho Beach · beach, Gochang-gun
  3. 15 km Poet Midang Memorial Hall · monument, Gochang-gun
  4. 5 km Seonunsan Provincial Park · nature spot, Gochang-gun
  5. 7 km Ungok Ramsar Wetland Ecological Park · nature spot, Gochang-gun
  6. 8 km Gochang-eup Castle · heritage site, Gochang-gun
  7. 23 km Back to Gongeum

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From travellers near Gongeum

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How to reach Gongeum

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gongeum by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4661갈매산 (14 km)
    Forts & heritage1929Mujangeup Castle (8 km)
    Other attractions1020Sangha Farm (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1519Gochang Jungsan-ri Ipop Tree (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1419Tuam-jŏsuji (5 km)
    Museums1118Gochang Dolmen Museum (15 km)
    Beaches & coast1314Gusipo Beach (13 km)
    Buddhist sites913법우선사 (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves610Imsudo Island (38 km)
    Temples78Songyangsa Temple (10 km)
    Waterfalls77Surakpokpo (31 km)
    Caves66용문굴 (15 km)
    Churches25Gochang Central Church (22 km)
    Parks33Buan Julpo Bay Tidal Flat Ecological Park (34 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Jeonju Hyanggyo (95 km)

    Gongeum: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gongeum?

    Dongho Beach (beach, about 19 km), Seonunsan Provincial Park (nature spot, about 20 km), Ungok Ramsar Wetland Ecological Park (nature spot, about 21 km), Gochang-eup Castle (heritage site, about 23 km), Poet Midang Memorial Hall (monument, about 25 km), Tuam-jŏsuji (lake, about 5 km).

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

    168 places on Spotwander: 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 forts & heritage, 10 other attractions, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gongeum?

    갈매산, about 14 km by road; 갓봉 (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gongeum?

    Mujangeup Castle, about 8 km by road; Goma Castle (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Gongeum?

    Gochang Jungsan-ri Ipop Tree, about 10 km by road; Gochang Seonunsa Camellia Forest (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gongeum?

    Start in Gongeum, visit Dongho Beach, then Poet Midang Memorial Hall, then Seonunsan Provincial Park, then Ungok Ramsar Wetland Ecological Park, then Gochang-eup Castle, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gongeum?

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

    Towns near Gongeum

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