Nowon-gu district, Seoul, South Korea

Places to visit near Onam

Onam is a town in Nowon-gu district, Seoul, South Korea. Within 50 km by road there are 275 places to visit — 67 forts & heritage, 59 museums, 53 hill stations & viewpoints and 40 parks. The must-see places are Bongseonsa (7 km), Cheonmasan (8 km) and Donggureung Royal Tomb (14 km).

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Onam at a glance

Location
Nowon-gu district, Seoul, South Korea
Coordinates
37.6983° N, 127.2058° E
Places within 50 km
275 (275 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums and parks

Top places to visit near Onam

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Onam: 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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Forts & heritage near Onam

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Onam. The closest is Donggureung Royal Tomb (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Onam

61 museums within 100 km of Onam. The closest is Seoul Urban Life Museum (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Onam

58 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Onam. The closest is Cheonmasan (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Cheonmasan · viewpoint · Gangdong-gu · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Jugeumsan · viewpoint · Nowon-gu · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Chungnyeongsan · viewpoint · Namyangju-si · ~16 km · Must-see
  • 수락산광장 · viewpoint · Nowon-gu · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Cheonbosan · viewpoint · Nowon-gu · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Yebongsan · viewpoint · Gangdong-gu · ~19 km · Must-see

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Parks near Onam

41 parks within 100 km of Onam. The closest is Seoul Children's Grand Park (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Onam

12 churches within 100 km of Onam. The closest is 명성장로교회 (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Onam

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Onam. The closest is The Garden of Morning Calm (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Onam

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Onam
  2. 7 km Bongseonsa · temple, Nowon-gu
  3. 11 km Jugeumsan · viewpoint, Nowon-gu
  4. 14 km Cheonmasan · viewpoint, Gangdong-gu
  5. 18 km Donggureung Royal Tomb · tomb, Guri-si
  6. 4 km Gangneung, the Tomb of Queen Insun · tomb, Nowon-gu
  7. 14 km Back to Onam

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How to reach Onam

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Onam by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6767Donggureung Royal Tomb (14 km)
    Museums5961Seoul Urban Life Museum (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints5358Cheonmasan (8 km)
    Parks4041Seoul Children's Grand Park (25 km)
    Churches1212명성장로교회 (22 km)
    Other attractions99Statue of Peace (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens88The Garden of Morning Calm (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs78청평댐 (24 km)
    Buddhist sites77백련사 (20 km)
    Waterfalls45Keunpokpo (21 km)
    Temples44Bongseonsa (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Jungnangcheon Stream (18 km)
    Treks11Seoullo 7017 (32 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Seoul Central Mosque (32 km)
    Caves01Gwangmyeong Cave (53 km)

    Onam: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Onam?

    Bongseonsa (temple, about 7 km), Cheonmasan (viewpoint, about 8 km), Donggureung Royal Tomb (tomb, about 14 km), Jugeumsan (viewpoint, about 14 km), Gangneung, the Tomb of Queen Insun (tomb, about 14 km), Taereung, the Tomb of Queen Munjeong (tomb, about 15 km).

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

    275 places on Spotwander: 67 forts & heritage, 59 museums, 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 40 parks, 12 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Onam?

    Donggureung Royal Tomb, about 14 km by road; Gangneung, the Tomb of Queen Insun (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Onam?

    Seoul Urban Life Museum, about 18 km by road; Onggi Folk Museum (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Onam?

    Cheonmasan, about 8 km by road; Jugeumsan (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Onam?

    Start in Onam, visit Bongseonsa, then Jugeumsan, then Cheonmasan, then Donggureung Royal Tomb, then Gangneung, the Tomb of Queen Insun, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Onam?

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

    Towns near Onam

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