South Hamgyong district, North Korea

Places to visit near Hŭngnam

Hŭngnam is a city in South Hamgyong district, North Korea, home to about 346,082 people. Within 50 km by road there are 173 places to visit — 126 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 7 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Hamheung Main Palace (8 km), Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il Statues (15 km) and Ryeo-do (84 km).

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

Hŭngnam at a glance

Location
South Hamgyong district, North Korea
Population
about 346,082
Coordinates
39.8317° N, 127.6186° E
Places within 50 km
173 (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 Hŭngnam

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

166 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hŭngnam. The closest is Pokhŭngni-gogae (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Hŭngnam

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hŭngnam. The closest is Hŭngnam-guyŏk Kim Il Sŏng-dongsang (2 km); the best-known is Hamheung Main Palace (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hŭngnam

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hŭngnam. The closest is Gwangpo Reservoir (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Hŭngnam

9 beaches & coast within 100 km of Hŭngnam. The closest is Hamhŭng-man (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Temples near Hŭngnam

8 temples within 100 km of Hŭngnam. The closest is Kwiju-sa (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Hŭngnam

8 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Hŭngnam. The closest is K’ŭndol-sŏm (63 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Hŭngnam

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 90 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hŭngnam
  2. 18 km Gwangpo Reservoir · reservoir, South Hamgyong
  3. 22 km Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il Statues · heritage site, South Hamgyong
  4. 8 km Hamheung Main Palace · palace, South Hamgyong
  5. 23 km Residence of Leadership · heritage site, South Hamgyong
  6. 17 km Hamhŭng-man · beach, South Hamgyong
  7. 2 km Back to Hŭngnam

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How to reach Hŭngnam

    All places near Hŭngnam by distance

    Within 15 km of Hŭngnam

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hŭngnam by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints126166Pokhŭngni-gogae (3 km)
    Forts & heritage1926Hŭngnam-guyŏk Kim Il Sŏng-dongsang (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs710Gwangpo Reservoir (18 km)
    Beaches & coast79Hamhŭng-man (2 km)
    Temples78Kwiju-sa (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves08K’ŭndol-sŏm (63 km)
    Other attractions25Sŏhojin-dŭngdae (6 km)
    Waterfalls15Tŭngdae-p'okp'o (37 km)
    Caves04Mŏribŏm-gul (80 km)
    Parks23Majon Pleasure Ground (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Majŏn-yuwŏnji (8 km)
    Museums11Hamhung Revolutionary Museum (15 km)

    Hŭngnam: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hŭngnam?

    Hamheung Main Palace (palace, about 8 km), Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il Statues (heritage site, about 15 km), Hamhŭng-man (beach, about 2 km), Residence of Leadership (heritage site, about 18 km), Gwangpo Reservoir (reservoir, about 18 km), Lake Kwangpo (lake, about 19 km).

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

    173 places on Spotwander: 126 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 beaches & coast, 7 temples.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hŭngnam?

    Pokhŭngni-gogae, about 3 km by road; Kach’il-bong (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hŭngnam?

    Hŭngnam-guyŏk Kim Il Sŏng-dongsang, about 2 km by road; Hŭngdŏk-kuyŏk Yŏngsaeng-t'ap (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Hŭngnam?

    Gwangpo Reservoir, about 18 km by road; Lake Kwangpo (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hŭngnam?

    Start in Hŭngnam, visit Gwangpo Reservoir, then Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il Statues, then Hamheung Main Palace, then Residence of Leadership, then Hamhŭng-man, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hŭngnam?

    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; Hŭngnam’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Hŭngnam on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.