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

Places to visit near Juam

Juam is a town in Suncheon-si district, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, South Korea. Within 50 km by road there are 144 places to visit — 62 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 buddhist sites, 17 forts & heritage and 9 museums. The must-see places are Mohusan (8 km), Songgwangsa Buddhist Temple (11 km) and Jogyesan Mt (14 km).

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Juam at a glance

Location
Suncheon-si district, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, South Korea
Coordinates
35.0773° N, 127.2350° E
Places within 50 km
144 (46 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Juam

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

Hill stations & viewpoints near Juam

97 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Juam. The closest is 간축산 (3 km); the best-known is Mohusan (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mohusan · viewpoint · Hwasun-gun · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Jogyesan Mt · viewpoint · Suncheon-si · ~14 km · Must-see
  • 간축산 · viewpoint · Suncheon-si · ~3 km
  • Geumjeonsan Mt · viewpoint · Suncheon-si · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Unwoljae · viewpoint · Suncheon-si · ~5 km
  • 모후산 · viewpoint · Hwasun-gun · ~8 km

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Buddhist sites near Juam

24 buddhist sites within 100 km of Juam. The closest is Bul-Il-Am Shrine (10 km); the best-known is Songgwangsa Buddhist Temple (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Juam

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Juam. The closest is Old Restaurant Ruins (15 km); the best-known is Doksujeong Pavilion (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Juam

19 museums within 100 km of Juam. The closest is Song-Gwang-Sa Temple Buddhist Cultural Museum (11 km); the best-known is Nagan Museum (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Juam

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Juam. The closest is Hancheon Forest (25 km); the best-known is Mudeungsan National Park (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Juam

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Juam. The closest is 주암 다목적댐 (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Juam

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Juam
  2. 8 km Mohusan · viewpoint, Hwasun-gun
  3. 11 km Songgwangsa Buddhist Temple · Buddhist site, Suncheon-si
  4. 4 km Jogyesan Mt · viewpoint, Suncheon-si
  5. 2 km Seon-amsa Buddhist Temple · Buddhist site, Suncheon-si
  6. 20 km 태안사 · Buddhist site, Gokseong-gun
  7. 19 km Back to Juam

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From travellers near Juam

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How to reach Juam

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    Within 15 km of Juam

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Juam by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints6297간축산 (3 km)
    Other attractions2326Daehwanggang Suspension Bridge (12 km)
    Buddhist sites1524Bul-Il-Am Shrine (10 km)
    Forts & heritage1722Old Restaurant Ruins (15 km)
    Museums919Song-Gwang-Sa Temple Buddhist Cultural Museum (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens518Hancheon Forest (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs511주암 다목적댐 (2 km)
    Parks185.18 Memorial Park (44 km)
    Temples25Dorimsa Temple (26 km)
    Waterfalls45Guamyonggung Waterfall (20 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04장도 (67 km)
    Beaches & coast02Ungcheon Beach Park (67 km)
    Caves11Cheonyeon Cave (13 km)
    Churches01Muan Catholic Church (87 km)

    Juam: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Juam?

    Mohusan (viewpoint, about 8 km), Songgwangsa Buddhist Temple (Buddhist site, about 11 km), Jogyesan Mt (viewpoint, about 14 km), Seon-amsa Buddhist Temple (Buddhist site, about 16 km), 태안사 (Buddhist site, about 19 km), 주암 다목적댐 (lake, about 2 km).

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

    144 places on Spotwander: 62 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 other attractions, 15 buddhist sites, 17 forts & heritage, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Juam?

    간축산, about 3 km by road; Unwoljae (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Juam?

    Bul-Il-Am Shrine, about 10 km by road; 유마사 (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Juam?

    Old Restaurant Ruins, about 15 km by road; 서탑 (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Juam?

    Start in Juam, visit Mohusan, then Songgwangsa Buddhist Temple, then Jogyesan Mt, then Seon-amsa Buddhist Temple, then 태안사, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Juam?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Juam

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