Kangwon district, North Korea

Places to visit near Hoeyang

Hoeyang is a town in Kangwon district, North Korea, home to about 21,111 people. Within 50 km by road there are 59 places to visit — 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 waterfalls. The must-see places are Tŏk-chae (41 km), Imnam Dam (45 km) and Sogwang Temple Site (47 km).

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Hoeyang at a glance

Location
Kangwon district, North Korea
Population
about 21,111
Coordinates
38.7103° N, 127.5983° E
Places within 50 km
59 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves

Top places to visit near Hoeyang

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hoeyang: 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 Hoeyang, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Hoeyang

156 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hoeyang. The closest is Baekasan Mountain (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Hoeyang

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Hoeyang. The closest is Chong Islet (49 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Chong Islet · river spot · Kangwon · ~49 km
  • 사도 · river spot · Kangwon · ~49 km
  • Tongdok Islet · river spot · Kangwon · ~49 km
  • Paek-to · river spot · Kangwon · ~50 km
  • Chuk-to · river spot · Kangwon · ~50 km
  • Ryeo-do · river spot · Kangwon · ~72 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hoeyang

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hoeyang. The closest is Pongdŏk-chŏsuji (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Hoeyang

16 waterfalls within 100 km of Hoeyang. The closest is Sambang-p’okp’o (26 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Hoeyang

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hoeyang. The closest is Puri Gate (46 km); the best-known is Sangam-ryong (55 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Hoeyang

8 caves within 100 km of Hoeyang. The closest is Guhaksan Mountain (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Hoeyang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 96 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hoeyang
  2. 18 km Chollyong · viewpoint, Kangwon
  3. 4 km Mount Pungryu · viewpoint, Kangwon
  4. 27 km Pongdŏk-chŏsuji · lake, Kangwon
  5. 12 km Baekasan Mountain · viewpoint, Kangwon
  6. 16 km Mount Wangjang · viewpoint, Kangwon
  7. 19 km Back to Hoeyang

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From travellers near Hoeyang

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How to reach Hoeyang

    All places near Hoeyang by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hoeyang by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints37156Baekasan Mountain (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves518Chong Islet (49 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs617Pongdŏk-chŏsuji (16 km)
    Waterfalls316Sambang-p’okp’o (26 km)
    Forts & heritage413Puri Gate (46 km)
    Other attractions012Podok Hermitage (53 km)
    Caves18Guhaksan Mountain (30 km)
    Temples25Anbyon Pohyon Temple (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14종석정 (49 km)
    Buddhist sites04Mahayonsa (54 km)
    Beaches & coast03Kosong Bay (65 km)
    Museums02Bangsanjagi Museum (80 km)
    Churches01Cheorwon Confucian School (78 km)

    Hoeyang: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hoeyang?

    Baekasan Mountain (viewpoint, about 13 km), Pongdŏk-chŏsuji (lake, about 16 km), Chollyong (viewpoint, about 18 km), Mount Pungryu (viewpoint, about 18 km), Mount Wangjang (viewpoint, about 19 km), Peak Ryondae (peak, about 20 km).

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

    59 places on Spotwander: 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 waterfalls, 4 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hoeyang?

    Baekasan Mountain, about 13 km by road; Chollyong (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Hoeyang?

    Chong Islet, about 49 km by road; 사도 (49 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Hoeyang?

    Pongdŏk-chŏsuji, about 16 km by road; Puchon Reservoir (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hoeyang?

    Start in Hoeyang, visit Chollyong, then Mount Pungryu, then Pongdŏk-chŏsuji, then Baekasan Mountain, then Mount Wangjang, and drive back — about 96 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hoeyang?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Towns near Hoeyang

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Hoeyang’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.