Places to visit near

Ongjin

Ongjin is a town in South Hwanghae district, North Korea of about 64,247 people. Within 50 km by road there are 52 places to visit: 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 rivers, islands & mangroves and 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Kim Jong Il Mural, Kirin-do and DaeYeongpyeongdo Island.

37.9347° N, 125.3619° EPop. 64,247

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Within 30 km26 places
Within 50 km52
Must-see12
Notable127
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ongjin

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:06 pm

74 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 Ongjin
  2. Pa-doriver spot · 1 hrs
  3. Cheonjangsan Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Eternal Life Towerheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Eundong Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  6. Guksabongviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Ongjin
Today’s loopOngjinStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ongjin?

Cheonjangsan Mountain (viewpoint, about 10 km), Guksabong (viewpoint, about 10 km), Eundong Reservoir (reservoir, about 11 km), Pa-do (river spot, about 16 km), Eternal Life Tower (heritage site, about 17 km), Kangnyŏng-chŏsuji (lake, about 19 km).

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

52 places on Spotwander: 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 rivers, islands & mangroves, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 forts & heritage, 2 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ongjin?

Mal-chae, about 5 km by road; Kom-jae (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Ongjin?

Pa-do, about 16 km by road; Yongho-do (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ongjin?

Start in Ongjin, visit Pa-do, then Cheonjangsan Mountain, then Eternal Life Tower, then Eundong Reservoir, then Guksabong, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.