Places to visit near

Haeju

Haeju is a city in South Hwanghae district, North Korea of about 222,396 people. Within 50 km by road there are 58 places to visit: 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage and 10 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Kim Jong Il Mural, Sinchon Museum of American War Atrocities and DaeYeongpyeongdo Island.

38.0406° N, 125.7147° EPop. 222,396

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Within 30 km28 places
Within 50 km58
Must-see21
Notable222
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Haeju

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:47 pm

81 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 Haeju
  2. Changdaesanviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Chugŏbongviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Sin'gwang Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  5. Haeju Baybeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Eternal Life Towerheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Haeju
Today’s loopHaejuStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Haeju?

Kim Jong Il Mural (heritage site, about 2 km), Daranisŏkdang (heritage site, about 1 km), Haeju Seongnammun (heritage site, about 1 km), Puyongdang (heritage site, about 1 km), Mount Namsan (viewpoint, about 1 km), Kŭmbong (viewpoint, about 4 km).

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

58 places on Spotwander: 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage, 10 rivers, islands & mangroves, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 caves.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Haeju?

Mount Namsan, about 1 km by road; Kŭmbong (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Haeju?

Statue of Cho'okhŭi, about 1 km by road; Daranisŏkdang (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Haeju?

Start in Haeju, visit Changdaesan, then Chugŏbong, then Sin'gwang Reservoir, then Haeju Bay, then Eternal Life Tower, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.