Places to visit near

Kimch’aek-si

Kimch’aek-si is a town in North Hamgyong district, North Korea. Within 50 km by road there are 70 places to visit: 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 forts & heritage and 4 temples. The must-see places are Chilbosan and 만탑산.

40.6689° N, 129.1897° E

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Within 30 km28 places
Within 50 km70
Must-see2
Notable29
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Kimch’aek-si

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:36 pm

144 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 Kimch’aek-si
  2. Ilsan Peakpeak · 1 hrs
  3. Kwan Peakpeak · 1 hrs
  4. Pukkwan Victory Monumentmonument · 1.5 hrs
  5. Yangdoriver spot · 1 hrs
  6. Gimchaeg Baybeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Kimch’aek-si
Today’s loopKimch’aek-siStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kimch’aek-si?

Gimchaeg Bay (beach, about 7 km), Pukkwan Victory Monument (monument, about 15 km), Ilsan Peak (peak, about 24 km), Kwan Peak (peak, about 26 km), Kimch’aek-tŭngdae (nature spot, about 3 km), Mangho-jae (viewpoint, about 3 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kimch’aek-si?

70 places on Spotwander: 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 forts & heritage, 4 temples, 5 other attractions, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kimch’aek-si?

Mangho-jae, about 3 km by road; Sam-bong (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Kimch’aek-si?

Pukkwan Victory Monument, about 15 km by road; Panghang-ni Yŏngsaeng-t'ap (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kimch’aek-si?

Start in Kimch’aek-si, visit Ilsan Peak, then Kwan Peak, then Pukkwan Victory Monument, then Yangdo, then Gimchaeg Bay, and drive back — about 144 km by road in all.

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