Seo-gu district, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, South Korea

Places to visit near Masan

Masan is a city in Seo-gu district, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, South Korea, home to about 434,371 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit — 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 museums, 22 forts & heritage and 10 buddhist sites. The must-see places are 5.18 Memorial Park (5 km), Geumdangsan (7 km) and Gwangju Hyanggyo (9 km).

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Masan at a glance

Location
Seo-gu district, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, South Korea
Population
about 434,371
Coordinates
35.1272° N, 126.8315° E
Places within 50 km
136 (36 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Masan

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

61 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Masan. The closest is 각시봉 (2 km); the best-known is Geumdangsan (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Masan

40 museums within 100 km of Masan. The closest is 5.18 자유관 (3 km); the best-known is Asia Culture Center (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Masan

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Masan. The closest is 광주학생독립운동기념관 (4 km); the best-known is Gwangju Hyanggyo (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Buddhist sites near Masan

22 buddhist sites within 100 km of Masan. The closest is 향림사 (4 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 향림사 · Buddhist site · Seo-gu · ~4 km
  • Pochungsa · Buddhist site · Nam-gu · ~5 km
  • Doseonsa · Buddhist site · Buk-gu · ~15 km
  • Jeungsimsa · Buddhist site · Dong-gu · ~16 km
  • 약사사 · Buddhist site · Dong-gu · ~16 km
  • Chungminsa · Buddhist site · Buk-gu · ~16 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Masan

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Masan. The closest is Dangsannamu (16 km); the best-known is Mudeungsan National Park (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Masan

13 churches within 100 km of Masan. The closest is 광주무등교회 (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Masan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Masan
  2. 5 km 5.18 Memorial Park · monument, Seo-gu
  3. 6 km Gwangju Hyanggyo · heritage site, Nam-gu
  4. 1 km Asia Culture Center · museum, Dong-gu
  5. 6 km Geumdangsan · viewpoint, Seo-gu
  6. 18 km 나주배박물관 · museum, Naju-si
  7. 15 km Back to Masan

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How to reach Masan

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    Within 15 km of Masan

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Masan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3461각시봉 (2 km)
    Museums28405.18 자유관 (3 km)
    Forts & heritage2227광주학생독립운동기념관 (4 km)
    Other attractions1522Gwangju Sajik Park (9 km)
    Buddhist sites1022향림사 (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens517Dangsannamu (16 km)
    Churches1113광주무등교회 (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs47Seryangje Reservoir (12 km)
    Temples27Jungnimsa (9 km)
    Beaches & coast14외부창고 (7 km)
    Parks135.18 Memorial Park (5 km)
    Waterfalls13경현동인공폭포공원 (19 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Sorok-to (91 km)
    Caves22장수굴 (2 km)

    Masan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Masan?

    5.18 Memorial Park (monument, about 5 km), Geumdangsan (viewpoint, about 7 km), Gwangju Hyanggyo (heritage site, about 9 km), Asia Culture Center (museum, about 10 km), 나주배박물관 (museum, about 15 km), 금성관 (heritage site, about 18 km).

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

    136 places on Spotwander: 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 museums, 22 forts & heritage, 15 other attractions, 10 buddhist sites.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Masan?

    각시봉, about 2 km by road; Geumdangsan (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Masan?

    5.18 자유관, about 3 km by road; 별밤미술관in운남 (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Masan?

    광주학생독립운동기념관, about 4 km by road; 5.18 Memorial Park Monument (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Masan?

    Start in Masan, visit 5.18 Memorial Park, then Gwangju Hyanggyo, then Asia Culture Center, then Geumdangsan, then 나주배박물관, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Masan?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

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