Mokpo-si district, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, South Korea

Places to visit near Illo

Illo is a town in Mokpo-si district, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, South Korea. Within 50 km by road there are 178 places to visit — 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 rivers, islands & mangroves, 19 museums and 12 buddhist sites. The must-see places are Oryongsan (Mt. Oryong) (5 km), Mokpo Marine Science Museum (15 km) and Yudalsan Art Park (15 km).

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Illo at a glance

Location
Mokpo-si district, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, South Korea
Coordinates
34.8526° N, 126.4895° E
Places within 50 km
178 (25 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Illo

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Illo

74 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Illo. The closest is Oryongsan (Mt. Oryong) (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Illo

46 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Illo. The closest is 가란도 (14 km). Best time: september to february.

  • 가란도 · river spot · Sinan · ~14 km
  • 등대섬 · river spot · Yeongam-gun · ~17 km
  • 우간도 · river spot · Sinan · ~18 km
  • Gohado · river spot · Mokpo-si · ~19 km
  • 장좌도 · river spot · Mokpo-si · ~20 km
  • 율도 · river spot · Mokpo-si · ~20 km

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Museums near Illo

27 museums within 100 km of Illo. The closest is 신재생에너지 홍보전시관 (7 km); the best-known is Mokpo Marine Science Museum (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Illo

17 buddhist sites within 100 km of Illo. The closest is Yaksasa (15 km); the best-known is Dogabsa (24 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Dogabsa · Buddhist site · Yeongam-gun · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Yaksasa · Buddhist site · Mokpo-si · ~15 km
  • 해봉사 · Buddhist site · Mokpo-si · ~15 km
  • 금산사 · Buddhist site · Sinan · ~21 km
  • 보림사 · Buddhist site · Jangheung-gun · ~47 km · Must-see
  • BLengnyeonsa · Buddhist site · Gangjin-gun · ~47 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Illo

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Illo. The closest is Naju Sangbang-ri Tiger Thorn Tree (19 km); the best-known is Wolchulsan National Park (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Illo

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Illo. The closest is 초의선사 (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Illo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Illo
  2. 5 km Oryongsan (Mt. Oryong) · viewpoint, Muan
  3. 10 km Mokpo Marine Science Museum · museum, Mokpo-si
  4. 2 km Yudalsan Art Park · viewpoint, Mokpo-si
  5. 30 km Muan Catholic Church · church, Muan
  6. 5 km Hodamhanggonguju Exhibition Hall · museum, Muan
  7. 16 km Back to Illo

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How to reach Illo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Illo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5374Oryongsan (Mt. Oryong) (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3746가란도 (14 km)
    Museums1927신재생에너지 홍보전시관 (7 km)
    Other attractions1020Muan White Lotus Park (5 km)
    Buddhist sites1217Yaksasa (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens817Naju Sangbang-ri Tiger Thorn Tree (19 km)
    Forts & heritage914초의선사 (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs710감돈저수지 (5 km)
    Waterfalls99Meeting Waterfall (9 km)
    Beaches & coast47용출도해수욕장 (18 km)
    Parks35Sani Garden (23 km)
    Caves33Chaekgul (23 km)
    Temples23Cheonhwangsa (28 km)
    Churches22Muan Catholic Church (19 km)

    Illo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Illo?

    Oryongsan (Mt. Oryong) (viewpoint, about 5 km), Mokpo Marine Science Museum (museum, about 15 km), Yudalsan Art Park (viewpoint, about 15 km), Hodamhanggonguju Exhibition Hall (museum, about 16 km), Muan Catholic Church (church, about 19 km), 톱머리해수욕장 (beach, about 20 km).

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

    178 places on Spotwander: 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 rivers, islands & mangroves, 19 museums, 10 other attractions, 12 buddhist sites.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Illo?

    Oryongsan (Mt. Oryong), about 5 km by road; 부주산 (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Illo?

    가란도, about 14 km by road; 등대섬 (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Illo?

    신재생에너지 홍보전시관, about 7 km by road; Jeollanamdonongeop Museum (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Illo?

    Start in Illo, visit Oryongsan (Mt. Oryong), then Mokpo Marine Science Museum, then Yudalsan Art Park, then Muan Catholic Church, then Hodamhanggonguju Exhibition Hall, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Illo?

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

    Towns near Illo

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