Goseong-gun district, Gangwon State, South Korea

Places to visit near Kosong

Kosong is a town in Goseong-gun district, Gangwon State, South Korea, home to about 62,446 people. Within 50 km by road there are 210 places to visit — 107 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 waterfalls, 31 beaches & coast and 6 buddhist sites. The must-see places are Ulsan Bawi (26 km), 설악산 토왕성폭포전망대 (26 km) and Hwangcheolbong (27 km).

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Kosong at a glance

Location
Goseong-gun district, Gangwon State, South Korea
Population
about 62,446
Coordinates
38.3788° N, 128.4676° E
Places within 50 km
210 (24 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

Top places to visit near Kosong

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kosong

134 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kosong. The closest is Goseong (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Kosong

36 waterfalls within 100 km of Kosong. The closest is Dowon Waterfall (16 km); the best-known is 설악산 토왕성폭포전망대 (26 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Kosong

35 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kosong. The closest is Gajin Beach (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Buddhist sites near Kosong

9 buddhist sites within 100 km of Kosong. The closest is 건봉사 (10 km); the best-known is Sinheungsa Temple (28 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Kosong

9 museums within 100 km of Kosong. The closest is 화진포 생태박물관 (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kosong

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kosong. The closest is Norumokjeosuji (11 km); the best-known is Cheongchoho Lake (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Kosong

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kosong
  2. 1 km Goseong · viewpoint, Goseong-gun
  3. 3 km Keunseonanggogae · viewpoint, Goseong-gun
  4. 2 km Gajin Beach · beach, Goseong-gun
  5. 2 km Gonghyeonjin Beach · beach, Goseong-gun
  6. 3 km Oeumsan · viewpoint, Goseong-gun
  7. 4 km Back to Kosong

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    Within 15 km of Kosong

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kosong by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints107134Goseong (1 km)
    Waterfalls3236Dowon Waterfall (16 km)
    Beaches & coast3135Gajin Beach (5 km)
    Buddhist sites69건봉사 (10 km)
    Museums79화진포 생태박물관 (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs48Norumokjeosuji (11 km)
    Forts & heritage58Archaeological Site in Joyang-dong, Sokcho (30 km)
    Other attractions56Jejin Railway Station (28 km)
    Parks56Seorak Waterpia (25 km)
    Temples23홍련암 (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23대암산 (43 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Songdo (37 km)
    Caves11Geumgangguli Cave (30 km)
    Churches11Yangyang Catholic Church (45 km)

    Kosong: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kosong?

    Goseong (viewpoint, about 1 km), Keunseonanggogae (viewpoint, about 3 km), Oeumsan (viewpoint, about 4 km), Gajin Beach (beach, about 5 km), Gonghyeonjin Beach (beach, about 5 km), Ulsan Bawi (viewpoint, about 26 km).

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

    210 places on Spotwander: 107 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 waterfalls, 31 beaches & coast, 6 buddhist sites, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kosong?

    Goseong, about 1 km by road; Keunseonanggogae (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Kosong?

    Dowon Waterfall, about 16 km by road; 말굽폭포 (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Kosong?

    Gajin Beach, about 5 km by road; Gonghyeonjin Beach (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kosong?

    Start in Kosong, visit Goseong, then Keunseonanggogae, then Gajin Beach, then Gonghyeonjin Beach, then Oeumsan, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kosong?

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

    Towns near Kosong

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Kosong’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.