Kangwon district, North Korea

Places to visit near Kosan

Kosan is a town in Kangwon district, North Korea, home to about 24,822 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit — 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 0 caves, 5 waterfalls and 1 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Sogwang Temple Site (20 km), 매봉산 (34 km) and Tŏk-chae (42 km).

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Kosan at a glance

Location
Kangwon district, North Korea
Population
about 24,822
Coordinates
38.8558° N, 127.4181° E
Places within 50 km
65 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves

Top places to visit near Kosan

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

137 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kosan. The closest is Peak Okchong (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Kosan

23 caves within 100 km of Kosan. The closest is Hamjŏng Pogwan-gaengdo (56 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Kosan

20 waterfalls within 100 km of Kosan. The closest is Sambang-p’okp’o (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Kosan

19 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Kosan. The closest is Hwangto-do (45 km); the best-known is Ryeo-do (57 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Ryeo-do · river spot · Kangwon · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Hwangto-do · river spot · Kangwon · ~45 km
  • Tae-do · river spot · Kangwon · ~51 km
  • Paek-to · river spot · Kangwon · ~51 km
  • Chuk-to · river spot · Kangwon · ~52 km
  • Sin-do · river spot · Kangwon · ~52 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kosan

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kosan. The closest is Puchon Reservoir (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Kosan

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kosan. The closest is Puri Gate (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Kosan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kosan
  2. 10 km Peak Okchong · peak, Kangwon
  3. 13 km Mount Pungryu · viewpoint, Kangwon
  4. 4 km Chollyong · viewpoint, Kangwon
  5. 11 km Puchon Reservoir · reservoir, Kangwon
  6. 18 km Sogwang Temple Site · temple, Kangwon
  7. 20 km Back to Kosan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kosan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints41137Peak Okchong (10 km)
    Caves023Hamjŏng Pogwan-gaengdo (56 km)
    Waterfalls520Sambang-p’okp’o (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves119Hwangto-do (45 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs317Puchon Reservoir (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1013Puri Gate (20 km)
    Other attractions213Galma Station (40 km)
    Temples24Sogwang Temple Site (20 km)
    Buddhist sites04Mahayonsa (78 km)
    Beaches & coast13Songdowon (45 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01종석정 (55 km)
    Churches01Cheorwon Confucian School (89 km)
    Museums01Iron Triangle Battlefield Museum (94 km)

    Kosan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kosan?

    Sogwang Temple Site (temple, about 20 km), Puchon Reservoir (reservoir, about 5 km), Peak Okchong (peak, about 10 km), Mount Pungryu (viewpoint, about 10 km), Chollyong (viewpoint, about 10 km), Peak Ryondae (peak, about 13 km).

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

    65 places on Spotwander: 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 waterfalls, 1 river spot, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kosan?

    Peak Okchong, about 10 km by road; Mount Pungryu (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Kosan?

    Hamjŏng Pogwan-gaengdo, about 56 km by road; Osori-gul (57 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Kosan?

    Sambang-p’okp’o, about 14 km by road; Changjin Falls (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kosan?

    Start in Kosan, visit Peak Okchong, then Mount Pungryu, then Chollyong, then Puchon Reservoir, then Sogwang Temple Site, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kosan?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves.

    Towns near Kosan

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