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

Places to visit near Haebo

Haebo is a town in Yeonggwang district, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, South Korea. Within 50 km by road there are 153 places to visit — 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 museums, 28 forts & heritage and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Hampyeong Hyanggyo-ri Zelkova, Hackberry, and Hornbeam Forest (18 km), 금성관 (24 km) and 나주배박물관 (28 km).

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Haebo at a glance

Location
Yeonggwang district, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, South Korea
Coordinates
35.1812° N, 126.6010° E
Places within 50 km
153 (32 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 Haebo

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

57 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Haebo. The closest is 불갑산 연실봉 (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Haebo

36 museums within 100 km of Haebo. The closest is Yeongwang Forest Museum (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Haebo

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Haebo. The closest is 금성관 (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Haebo

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Haebo. The closest is Northernmost Population of Neolitsea Sericea (7 km); the best-known is Hampyeong Hyanggyo-ri Zelkova, Hackberry, and Hornbeam Forest (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Buddhist sites near Haebo

18 buddhist sites within 100 km of Haebo. The closest is Bulgapsa Temple (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Haebo

12 churches within 100 km of Haebo. The closest is Gwangju Huge Rock Presbyterian Church (23 km); the best-known is Muan Catholic Church (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Haebo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Haebo
  2. 5 km 가재봉 · viewpoint, Yeonggwang
  3. 5 km Bulgapsa Temple · Buddhist site, Yeonggwang
  4. 2 km 불갑산 연실봉 · viewpoint, Hampyeong
  5. 18 km Hampyeong Hyanggyo-ri Zelkova, Hackberry, and Hornbeam Forest · nature spot, Hampyeong
  6. 21 km 금성관 · heritage site, Naju-si
  7. 24 km Back to Haebo

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How to reach Haebo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Haebo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3157불갑산 연실봉 (4 km)
    Museums2836Yeongwang Forest Museum (7 km)
    Forts & heritage2833금성관 (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1419Northernmost Population of Neolitsea Sericea (7 km)
    Other attractions1519나주향교 (24 km)
    Buddhist sites718Bulgapsa Temple (6 km)
    Churches1012Gwangju Huge Rock Presbyterian Church (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs712Hamdong-jŏsuji (12 km)
    Temples36Yongojeongsa (29 km)
    Parks35Naju Station Park (27 km)
    Beaches & coast45Dolmeori Beach (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves05안마도 (70 km)
    Waterfalls13경현동인공폭포공원 (24 km)
    Caves22금광(폐쇄) (15 km)

    Haebo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Haebo?

    Hampyeong Hyanggyo-ri Zelkova, Hackberry, and Hornbeam Forest (nature spot, about 18 km), 금성관 (heritage site, about 24 km), 불갑산 연실봉 (viewpoint, about 4 km), 가재봉 (viewpoint, about 5 km), Bulgapsa Temple (Buddhist site, about 6 km), Northernmost Population of Neolitsea Sericea (nature spot, about 7 km).

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

    153 places on Spotwander: 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 museums, 28 forts & heritage, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Haebo?

    불갑산 연실봉, about 4 km by road; 가재봉 (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Haebo?

    Yeongwang Forest Museum, about 7 km by road; Donggok Art Museum (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Haebo?

    금성관, about 24 km by road; Piram Seowon (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Haebo?

    Start in Haebo, visit 가재봉, then Bulgapsa Temple, then 불갑산 연실봉, then Hampyeong Hyanggyo-ri Zelkova, Hackberry, and Hornbeam Forest, then 금성관, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Haebo?

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

    Towns near Haebo

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