Dong-gu district, Daejeon, South Korea

Places to visit near Okcheon

Okcheon is a town in Dong-gu district, Daejeon, South Korea, home to about 56,634 people. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit — 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 5 museums and 4 temples. The must-see places are Sikjangsan (10 km), Seodaesan (12 km) and Bomunsan (16 km).

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Okcheon at a glance

Location
Dong-gu district, Daejeon, South Korea
Population
about 56,634
Coordinates
36.3012° N, 127.5680° E
Places within 50 km
89 (42 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 and temples

Top places to visit near Okcheon

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

83 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Okcheon. The closest is 광산 (1 km); the best-known is Sikjangsan (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Sikjangsan · viewpoint · Sejong · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Seodaesan · viewpoint · Dong-gu · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Bomunsan · viewpoint · Sejong · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Cheontaesan · viewpoint · Dong-gu · ~20 km · Must-see
  • 광산 · viewpoint · Okcheon-gun · ~1 km
  • Saemsil-gogae · viewpoint · Dong-gu · ~2 km

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Forts & heritage near Okcheon

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Okcheon. The closest is 관산성 (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Okcheon

16 museums within 100 km of Okcheon. The closest is Daejeon University Museum (13 km); the best-known is Nangye Gugak Museum (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Temples near Okcheon

15 temples within 100 km of Okcheon. The closest is Nonsan Gaetaesa Temple Site (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Okcheon

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Okcheon. The closest is Gyejoksan (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Buddhist sites near Okcheon

11 buddhist sites within 100 km of Okcheon. The closest is 식장사 (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Okcheon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 82 km on the road.

  1. Start in Okcheon
  2. 19 km Gyejoksan · nature spot, Sejong
  3. 12 km Bomunsan · viewpoint, Sejong
  4. 7 km Sikjangsan · viewpoint, Sejong
  5. 13 km Seodaesan · viewpoint, Dong-gu
  6. 11 km Cheontaesan · viewpoint, Dong-gu
  7. 20 km Back to Okcheon

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How to reach Okcheon

    All places near Okcheon by distance

    Within 15 km of Okcheon

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Okcheon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4383광산 (1 km)
    Forts & heritage623관산성 (1 km)
    Museums516Daejeon University Museum (13 km)
    Temples415Nonsan Gaetaesa Temple Site (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens513Gyejoksan (19 km)
    Other attractions412Okcheon County (9 km)
    Buddhist sites811식장사 (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs510Changch'an-jŏsuji (8 km)
    Waterfalls45Sangpokpo (11 km)
    Parks14Wooam Historic Park (14 km)
    Churches23Calvary Chapel (25 km)
    Caves22호랑이굴 (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Jeonju Hyanggyo (82 km)

    Okcheon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Okcheon?

    Sikjangsan (viewpoint, about 10 km), Seodaesan (viewpoint, about 12 km), Bomunsan (viewpoint, about 16 km), Gyejoksan (nature spot, about 19 km), Cheontaesan (viewpoint, about 20 km), 광산 (viewpoint, about 1 km).

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

    89 places on Spotwander: 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 5 museums, 4 temples, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Okcheon?

    광산, about 1 km by road; Saemsil-gogae (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Okcheon?

    관산성, about 1 km by road; 순직철도원위령원 (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Okcheon?

    Daejeon University Museum, about 13 km by road; Nangye Gugak Museum (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Okcheon?

    Start in Okcheon, visit Gyejoksan, then Bomunsan, then Sikjangsan, then Seodaesan, then Cheontaesan, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Okcheon?

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

    Towns near Okcheon

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