South Hamgyong district, North Korea

Places to visit near Hamhŭng

Hamhŭng is a city in South Hamgyong district, North Korea, home to about 559,056 people. Within 50 km by road there are 181 places to visit — 136 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 7 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il Statues (2 km), Hamheung Main Palace (7 km) and Changjin Reservoir (85 km).

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Hamhŭng, North Korea
Hamhŭng, South Hamgyong district, North Korea. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hamhŭng at a glance

Location
South Hamgyong district, North Korea
Population
about 559,056
Coordinates
39.9183° N, 127.5364° E
Places within 50 km
181 (2 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 Hamhŭng

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

186 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hamhŭng. The closest is Mount Tonghung (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Hamhŭng

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hamhŭng. The closest is Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il Statues (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hamhŭng

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hamhŭng. The closest is Nodong-jŏsuji (17 km); the best-known is Lake Kwangpo (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Hamhŭng

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Hamhŭng. The closest is Hamhŭng-man (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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Temples near Hamhŭng

8 temples within 100 km of Hamhŭng. The closest is Kwiju-sa (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Hamhŭng

7 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Hamhŭng. The closest is Mayangdo (71 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Hamhŭng

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 Hamhŭng
  2. 2 km Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il Statues · heritage site, South Hamgyong
  3. 13 km Tower of Immortality · heritage site, South Hamgyong
  4. 14 km Lake Kwangpo · lake, South Hamgyong
  5. 19 km Hamhŭng-man · beach, South Hamgyong
  6. 10 km Hamheung Main Palace · palace, South Hamgyong
  7. 7 km Back to Hamhŭng

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How to reach Hamhŭng

    All places near Hamhŭng by distance

    Within 15 km of Hamhŭng

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hamhŭng by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints136186Mount Tonghung (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1821Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il Statues (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs69Nodong-jŏsuji (17 km)
    Beaches & coast78Hamhŭng-man (17 km)
    Temples58Kwiju-sa (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves07Mayangdo (71 km)
    Waterfalls25Tŭngdae-p'okp'o (24 km)
    Parks33Hamhung Youth Park (1 km)
    Other attractions23Sonhwa Hall (1 km)
    Caves03Mŏribŏm-gul (86 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Majŏn-yuwŏnji (19 km)
    Museums11Hamhung Revolutionary Museum (2 km)

    Hamhŭng: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hamhŭng?

    Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il Statues (heritage site, about 2 km), Hamheung Main Palace (palace, about 7 km), Tower of Immortality (heritage site, about 15 km), Hamhŭng-man (beach, about 17 km), Lake Kwangpo (lake, about 22 km), Gwangpo Reservoir (reservoir, about 23 km).

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

    181 places on Spotwander: 136 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 beaches & coast, 5 temples.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hamhŭng?

    Mount Tonghung, about 2 km by road; Kwijusi-gogae (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hamhŭng?

    Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il Statues, about 2 km by road; Tower of Immortality (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Hamhŭng?

    Nodong-jŏsuji, about 17 km by road; Lake Kwangpo (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hamhŭng?

    Start in Hamhŭng, visit Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il Statues, then Tower of Immortality, then Lake Kwangpo, then Hamhŭng-man, then Hamheung Main Palace, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hamhŭng?

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

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Hamhŭng’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Hamhŭng on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.