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Iwŏn-ŭp

Iwŏn-ŭp is a town in South Hamgyong district, North Korea of about 26,364 people. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit: 81 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 forts & heritage and 12 temples. The closest is Riwŏn-ŭp Yuhwap'an.

40.3231° N, 128.6553° EPop. 26,364

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Within 30 km51 places
Within 50 km120
Must-see0
Notable20
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Iwŏn-ŭp

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:27 pm

208 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Iwŏn-ŭp
  2. Han'garach'i-p'okp'owaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Chang Ch'iviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Munang-jŏsujilake · 45 min
  5. Hŏgung-dari-p'okp'owaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. Ilsan Peakpeak · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Iwŏn-ŭp
Today’s loopIwŏn-ŭpStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Iwŏn-ŭp?

Iwŏn-man Bay (beach, about 1 km), Munang-jŏsuji (lake, about 13 km), Han'garach'i-p'okp'o (waterfall, about 24 km), Riwŏn-ŭp Yuhwap'an (heritage site, about 1 km), Hŏgung-dari-p'okp'o (waterfall, about 29 km), Chajak-kogae (viewpoint, about 4 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Iwŏn-ŭp?

120 places on Spotwander: 81 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 forts & heritage, 12 temples, 3 beaches & coast, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Iwŏn-ŭp?

Chajak-kogae, about 4 km by road; Kolbang-gogae (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Iwŏn-ŭp?

Riwŏn-ŭp Yuhwap'an, about 1 km by road; Riwŏn Hyŏngmyŏng-jŏnjŏkchi (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Iwŏn-ŭp?

Start in Iwŏn-ŭp, visit Han'garach'i-p'okp'o, then Chang Ch'i, then Munang-jŏsuji, then Hŏgung-dari-p'okp'o, then Ilsan Peak, and drive back — about 208 km by road in all.

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