Dong-gu district, Daejeon, South Korea

Places to visit near Iwon

Iwon is a town in Dong-gu district, Daejeon, South Korea. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit — 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage, 7 temples and 2 museums. The must-see places are Seodaesan (10 km), Cheontaesan (12 km) and Okgye Falls (13 km).

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Iwon at a glance

Location
Dong-gu district, Daejeon, South Korea
Coordinates
36.2461° N, 127.6196° E
Places within 50 km
102 (38 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and museums

Top places to visit near Iwon

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

99 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Iwon. The closest is Geumsan-gogae (4 km); the best-known is Seodaesan (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Seodaesan · viewpoint · Dong-gu · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Cheontaesan · viewpoint · Dong-gu · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Sikjangsan · viewpoint · Sejong · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Bomunsan · viewpoint · Sejong · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Geumsan-gogae · viewpoint · Dong-gu · ~4 km
  • Jinaejae · viewpoint · Dong-gu · ~4 km

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Forts & heritage near Iwon

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Iwon. The closest is 순직철도원위령원 (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Temples near Iwon

17 temples within 100 km of Iwon. The closest is Yeongguk Temple (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Iwon

14 museums within 100 km of Iwon. The closest is Nangye Gugak Museum (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Iwon

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Iwon. The closest is Gyejoksan (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Buddhist sites near Iwon

8 buddhist sites within 100 km of Iwon. The closest is Yeongdong Nangyesa Temple (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Iwon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Iwon
  2. 13 km Nangye Gugak Museum · museum, Muju-gun
  3. 2 km Okgye Falls · waterfall, Muju-gun
  4. 14 km Cheontaesan · viewpoint, Dong-gu
  5. 11 km Seodaesan · viewpoint, Dong-gu
  6. 13 km Sikjangsan · viewpoint, Sejong
  7. 17 km Back to Iwon

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How to reach Iwon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Iwon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints6399Geumsan-gogae (4 km)
    Forts & heritage221순직철도원위령원 (2 km)
    Temples717Yeongguk Temple (12 km)
    Museums214Nangye Gugak Museum (13 km)
    Other attractions714Park Yeon's Birthplace (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens413Gyejoksan (28 km)
    Buddhist sites58Yeongdong Nangyesa Temple (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs37Changch'an-jŏsuji (3 km)
    Waterfalls56옥계폭포길 (7 km)
    Churches23Muju Catholic Church (33 km)
    Caves22호랑이굴 (8 km)
    Parks02Baekje Cultural Land (80 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Jeonju Hyanggyo (80 km)

    Iwon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Iwon?

    Seodaesan (viewpoint, about 10 km), Cheontaesan (viewpoint, about 12 km), Okgye Falls (waterfall, about 13 km), Nangye Gugak Museum (museum, about 13 km), Sikjangsan (viewpoint, about 17 km), Yeongdong Wine Tunnel (attraction, about 20 km).

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

    102 places on Spotwander: 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage, 7 temples, 2 museums, 7 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Iwon?

    Geumsan-gogae, about 4 km by road; Jinaejae (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Iwon?

    순직철도원위령원, about 2 km by road; 관산성 (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Iwon?

    Yeongguk Temple, about 12 km by road; Yeongguksa Temple (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Iwon?

    Start in Iwon, visit Nangye Gugak Museum, then Okgye Falls, then Cheontaesan, then Seodaesan, then Sikjangsan, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Iwon?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and museums.

    Towns near Iwon

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