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Kyŏngsŏng

Kyŏngsŏng is a town in North Hamgyong district, North Korea of about 35,604 people. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit: 75 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 forts & heritage and 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Kwanmo Peak, Mayang-jŏsuji and 만탑산.

41.5878° N, 129.6061° EPop. 35,604

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Within 30 km58 places
Within 50 km119
Must-see4
Notable22
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Kyŏngsŏng

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:59 pm

199 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 Kyŏngsŏng
  2. Kwanil-p’okp’owaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Jangyeon-holake · 45 min
  4. Kensonman Baybeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Chongjinheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Kwanmo Peakpeak · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Kyŏngsŏng
Today’s loopKyŏngsŏngStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kyŏngsŏng?

Kensonman Bay (beach, about 15 km), Kwanmo Peak (peak, about 41 km), Kyŏngsŏng Mojaik'ŭ Pyŏkhwa (heritage site, about 1 km), Jangyeon-ho (lake, about 28 km), Pulsang Kiŏpso Yŏngsaeng-t'ap (heritage site, about 3 km), Kyŏngsŏng-onch’ŏn (attraction, about 6 km).

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

119 places on Spotwander: 75 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 other attractions, 6 temples.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kyŏngsŏng?

Saenaru-gogae, about 6 km by road; Saenggi-ryŏng (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Kyŏngsŏng?

Kyŏngsŏng Mojaik'ŭ Pyŏkhwa, about 1 km by road; Pulsang Kiŏpso Yŏngsaeng-t'ap (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kyŏngsŏng?

Start in Kyŏngsŏng, visit Kwanil-p’okp’o, then Jangyeon-ho, then Kensonman Bay, then Chongjin, then Kwanmo Peak, and drive back — about 199 km by road in all.