Icheon-si district, Gyeonggi, South Korea
Places to visit near Pubal
Pubal is a town in Icheon-si district, Gyeonggi, South Korea, home to about 63,026 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit — 5 forts & heritage, 8 museums, 21 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 parks. The must-see places are Cornelian Cherry Village (8 km), Seolbong Park (9 km) and Icheon City Museum (9 km).
Pubal at a glance
- Location
- Icheon-si district, Gyeonggi, South Korea
- Population
- about 63,026
- Coordinates
- 37.2917° N, 127.5078° E
- Places within 50 km
- 56 (56 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 Pubal
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pubal: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Cornelian Cherry VillageHills · Icheon-siMust-see
- Seolbong ParkLakes & Dams · Icheon-siMust-see
- Icheon City MuseumMuseums · Icheon-siMust-see
- Seolbongsan MountainHills · Icheon-siMust-see
- Tomb of Queen InseonForts · Yeoju-siMust-see
- Yeongnyeongneung Royal Tomb of King HyojongForts · Yeoju-siMust-see
- DodeuramsanHills · Icheon-siMust-see
- 황학산 수목원Wildlife · Yeoju-siMust-see
- Yeoju MuseumMuseums · Yeoju-siMust-see
- Empress Myeongseong's BirthplaceForts · Yeoju-siMust-see
- Silleuksa TempleTemples · Yeoju-siMust-see
- Empress Myeongseong Memorial HallMuseums · Yeoju-siMust-see
More places near Pubal
- 앵자봉 · viewpoint · Gwangju-si · ~21 km · Must-see
- 고달사 · temple · Yeoju-si · ~21 km · Must-see
- Udusan · viewpoint · Yangpyeong-gun · ~22 km · Must-see
- Goraesan · viewpoint · Yangpyeong-gun · ~24 km · Must-see
- Yangji Church · church · Yongin-si · ~26 km · Must-see
- 무량사 · temple · Icheon-si · ~28 km · Must-see
- 백족산 · viewpoint · Icheon-si · ~29 km · Must-see
- The Pig Museum · museum · Icheon-si · ~30 km · Must-see
- Monument to State Preceptor Jigwang at Beopcheonsa Temple Site, Wonju · fort · Yeoju-si · ~31 km · Must-see
- Yongmunsan Forest · park · Yangpyeong-gun · ~31 km · Must-see
- Baek Un-bong Peak · viewpoint · Yangpyeong-gun · ~34 km · Must-see
- Caribbean Bay · park · Yongin-si · ~34 km · Must-see
Things to see near Pubal, by type
Forts & heritage near Pubal
78 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pubal. The closest is Tomb of Queen Inseon (12 km). Best time: october to february.
- Tomb of Queen Inseon · fort · Yeoju-si · ~12 km · Must-see
- Yeongnyeongneung Royal Tomb of King Hyojong · fort · Yeoju-si · ~12 km · Must-see
- Empress Myeongseong's Birthplace · fort · Yeoju-si · ~17 km · Must-see
- Monument to State Preceptor Jigwang at Beopcheonsa Temple Site, Wonju · fort · Yeoju-si · ~31 km · Must-see
- 경희대학교 국제캠퍼스 정문 · fort · Yongin-si · ~48 km · Must-see
- Tomb of Queen Wongyeong · fort · Seocho-gu · ~53 km · Must-see
Museums near Pubal
57 museums within 100 km of Pubal. The closest is Icheon City Museum (9 km). Best time: year-round.
- Icheon City Museum · museum · Icheon-si · ~9 km · Must-see
- Yeoju Museum · museum · Yeoju-si · ~16 km · Must-see
- Empress Myeongseong Memorial Hall · museum · Yeoju-si · ~17 km · Must-see
- The Pig Museum · museum · Icheon-si · ~30 km · Must-see
- 호암미술관 · museum · Yongin-si · ~35 km · Must-see
- Silhak Museum · museum · Gangdong-gu · ~39 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Pubal
50 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pubal. The closest is Cornelian Cherry Village (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Cornelian Cherry Village · viewpoint · Icheon-si · ~8 km · Must-see
- Seolbongsan Mountain · viewpoint · Icheon-si · ~11 km · Must-see
- Dodeuramsan · viewpoint · Icheon-si · ~13 km · Must-see
- 앵자봉 · viewpoint · Gwangju-si · ~21 km · Must-see
- Udusan · viewpoint · Yangpyeong-gun · ~22 km · Must-see
- Goraesan · viewpoint · Yangpyeong-gun · ~24 km · Must-see
Parks near Pubal
37 parks within 100 km of Pubal. The closest is Yongmunsan Forest (31 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Yongmunsan Forest · park · Yangpyeong-gun · ~31 km · Must-see
- Caribbean Bay · park · Yongin-si · ~34 km · Must-see
- Jungmisan Forest · park · Yangpyeong-gun · ~41 km · Must-see
- Korean Folk Village · park · Yongin-si · ~43 km · Must-see
- Bundang Central Park · park · Seongnam-si · ~44 km · Must-see
- Yeongtong Central Park · park · Suwon-si · ~49 km · Must-see
Churches near Pubal
13 churches within 100 km of Pubal. The closest is Yangji Church (26 km). Best time: year-round.
- Yangji Church · church · Yongin-si · ~26 km · Must-see
- World Mission Society Church of God Headquarters · church · Seongnam-si · ~45 km · Must-see
- Suwon Olympic Park · church · Suwon-si · ~53 km · Must-see
- 명성장로교회 · church · Gangdong-gu · ~53 km · Must-see
- Pyeongtaek Jeil Church · church · Pyeongtaek-si · ~60 km · Must-see
- Youngnak Presbyterian Church · church · Jung-gu · ~69 km · Must-see
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pubal
11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pubal. The closest is Seolbong Park (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Seolbong Park · lake · Icheon-si · ~9 km · Must-see
- Paldang Lake · lake · Gangdong-gu · ~38 km · Must-see
- Bundang Central Park · lake · Seocho-gu · ~44 km · Must-see
- Singal Reservoir · lake · Yongin-si · ~46 km · Must-see
- Gwanggyo Lake Park · lake · Suwon-si · ~49 km · Must-see
- Songpa Naru Park · lake · Songpa-gu · ~54 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Pubal
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.
- Start in Pubal
- 9 km Icheon City Museum · museum, Icheon-si
- 1 km Seolbong Park · lake, Icheon-si
- 2 km Seolbongsan Mountain · viewpoint, Icheon-si
- 11 km Cornelian Cherry Village · viewpoint, Icheon-si
- 15 km Tomb of Queen Inseon · tomb, Yeoju-si
- 12 km Back to Pubal
Plan a longer trip from Pubal — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Pubal
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How to reach Pubal
All places near Pubal by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- 호암미술관 · museum · Yongin-si · ~35 km · Must-see
- Eobisan · viewpoint · Yangpyeong-gun · ~37 km · Must-see
- Paldang Lake · lake · Gangdong-gu · ~38 km · Must-see
- Silhak Museum · museum · Gangdong-gu · ~39 km · Must-see
- Maehwasan · viewpoint · Anseong-si · ~39 km · Must-see
- 유명산 · viewpoint · Gapyeong-gun · ~39 km · Must-see
- Semiwon Garden · sanctuary · Yangpyeong-gun · ~40 km · Must-see
- Chilhyeonsan · viewpoint · Anseong-si · ~40 km · Must-see
- Jungwon-san Sangbong Peak · viewpoint · Yangpyeong-gun · ~40 km · Must-see
- Jungmisan Forest · park · Yangpyeong-gun · ~41 km · Must-see
- Doilbong Peak · viewpoint · Yangpyeong-gun · ~41 km · Must-see
- Dankook University Seokjuseon Memorial Museum · museum · Seocho-gu · ~42 km · Must-see
- Geomdansan (Seongnam) · viewpoint · Songpa-gu · ~43 km · Must-see
- Korean Folk Village · park · Yongin-si · ~43 km · Must-see
- Boryeonsan · viewpoint · Yeoju-si · ~44 km · Must-see
- Namhansan · sanctuary · Songpa-gu · ~44 km · Must-see
- Bundang Central Park · lake · Seocho-gu · ~44 km · Must-see
- Bundang Central Park · park · Seongnam-si · ~44 km · Must-see
- Ungilsan · viewpoint · Gangdong-gu · ~45 km · Must-see
- World Mission Society Church of God Headquarters · church · Seongnam-si · ~45 km · Must-see
- Singal Reservoir · lake · Yongin-si · ~46 km · Must-see
- Yebongsan · viewpoint · Gangdong-gu · ~47 km · Must-see
- 경희대학교 국제캠퍼스 정문 · fort · Yongin-si · ~48 km · Must-see
- Yeongtong Central Park · park · Suwon-si · ~49 km · Must-see
- Gwanggyo Lake Park · lake · Suwon-si · ~49 km · Must-see
- Gokdalsan · viewpoint · Gapyeong-gun · ~50 km · Must-see
- Galgisan · viewpoint · Yangpyeong-gun · ~50 km · Must-see
- Gaseopsan · viewpoint · Icheon-si · ~50 km · Must-see
- Mangpo Park · park · Suwon-si · ~50 km · Must-see
- Suwon GwangGyo Museum · museum · Suwon-si · ~50 km · Must-see
- Wonju Statue of Peace · attraction · Wonju-si · ~46 km · Must-see
- Statue of Peace · attraction · Hanam-si · ~47 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- 원주역사박물관 · museum · Wonju-si · ~51 km · Must-see
- Hyowon Park · park · Suwon-si · ~52 km · Must-see
- Osan Gwollisa · temple · Osan-si · ~53 km · Must-see
- Tomb of Queen Wongyeong · fort · Seocho-gu · ~53 km · Must-see
- Heonilleung , Tomb of King Taejong · fort · Seocho-gu · ~53 km · Must-see
- Seoul Baekje Museum · museum · Songpa-gu · ~53 km · Must-see
- Olympic Park · park · Songpa-gu · ~53 km · Must-see
- Gwanggyo-jeosuji · viewpoint · Seocho-gu · ~53 km · Must-see
- Illeung, the Tomb of King Sunjo and Queen Sunwon · fort · Seocho-gu · ~53 km · Must-see
- SOMA Museum of Art · museum · Songpa-gu · ~53 km · Must-see
- Jangtaesan · viewpoint · Chungju-si · ~53 km · Must-see
- Suwon Olympic Park · church · Suwon-si · ~53 km · Must-see
- 명성장로교회 · church · Gangdong-gu · ~53 km · Must-see
- 화야산 · viewpoint · Gapyeong-gun · ~54 km · Must-see
- Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification · fort · Songpa-gu · ~54 km · Must-see
- Seoul Olympic Memorial Hall · museum · Songpa-gu · ~54 km · Must-see
- Daemosan Mountain · viewpoint · Seocho-gu · ~54 km · Must-see
- Songpa Naru Park · lake · Songpa-gu · ~54 km · Must-see
- 밀알미술관 · museum · Gangnam-gu · ~54 km · Must-see
- Samjeondo Monument · fort · Songpa-gu · ~54 km · Must-see
- Lotte World Tower · museum · Songpa-gu · ~54 km · Must-see
- Hwaseong Fortress · fort · Suwon-si · ~54 km · Must-see
- Cheonggyesan Mountain · viewpoint · Gwacheon-si · ~54 km · Must-see
- Lotte World · park · Songpa-gu · ~54 km · Must-see
- Tangeum Lake · lake · Chungju-si · ~55 km · Must-see
- Pungnaptoseong · fort · Songpa-gu · ~55 km · Must-see
- Pal-Dalsan Dolmen Site · fort · Suwon-si · ~55 km · Must-see
- 안양예술공원 인공폭포 · waterfall · Gangdong-gu · ~55 km · Must-see
- Suwon Hyanggyo · fort · Suwon-si · ~55 km · Must-see
- Paldalsan (Mt.) · viewpoint · Suwon-si · ~55 km · Must-see
- Northwestern Watchtower · fort · Suwon-si · ~55 km · Must-see
- Seounsan · viewpoint · Anseong-si · ~55 km · Must-see
- 광나루한강공원 · sanctuary · Songpa-gu · ~55 km · Must-see
- Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Site · fort · Gangdong-gu · ~56 km · Must-see
- 독산성 · fort · Osan-si · ~56 km · Must-see
- Manseok Park · park · Suwon-si · ~56 km · Must-see
- Asia Park · park · Songpa-gu · ~56 km · Must-see
- Cheonggyesan Clear Forest Park · temple · Seocho-gu · ~57 km · Must-see
- Yongjusa · temple · Hwaseong-si · ~57 km · Must-see
- Achasanseong Fortress · fort · Guri-si · ~58 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 5 | 78 | Tomb of Queen Inseon (12 km) |
| Museums | 8 | 57 | Icheon City Museum (9 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 21 | 50 | Cornelian Cherry Village (8 km) |
| Parks | 7 | 37 | Yongmunsan Forest (31 km) |
| Churches | 2 | 13 | Yangji Church (26 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 5 | 11 | Seolbong Park (9 km) |
| Other attractions | 2 | 10 | Wonju Statue of Peace (46 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 3 | 9 | 황학산 수목원 (16 km) |
| Temples | 3 | 9 | Silleuksa Temple (17 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 0 | 5 | Wongaksa Pagoda (69 km) |
| Waterfalls | 0 | 3 | 안양예술공원 인공폭포 (55 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 0 | 2 | Cheonggyecheon Stream (68 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 0 | 1 | Seoul Central Mosque (66 km) |
| Treks | 0 | 1 | Seoullo 7017 (70 km) |
Pubal: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Pubal?
Cornelian Cherry Village (viewpoint, about 8 km), Seolbong Park (lake, about 9 km), Icheon City Museum (museum, about 9 km), Seolbongsan Mountain (viewpoint, about 11 km), Tomb of Queen Inseon (tomb, about 12 km), Yeongnyeongneung Royal Tomb of King Hyojong (tomb, about 12 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pubal?
56 places on Spotwander: 5 forts & heritage, 8 museums, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 parks, 2 churches.
Which is the nearest fort to Pubal?
Tomb of Queen Inseon, about 12 km by road; Yeongnyeongneung Royal Tomb of King Hyojong (12 km) is next.
Which is the nearest museum to Pubal?
Icheon City Museum, about 9 km by road; Yeoju Museum (16 km) is next.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pubal?
Cornelian Cherry Village, about 8 km by road; Seolbongsan Mountain (11 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Pubal?
Start in Pubal, visit Icheon City Museum, then Seolbong Park, then Seolbongsan Mountain, then Cornelian Cherry Village, then Tomb of Queen Inseon, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Pubal?
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 Pubal
- Places near Icheon-si · 7 km
- Places near Yeoju · 14 km
- Places near Yangp'yŏng · 28 km
- Places near Gwangju · 32 km
- Places near Seongnam-si · 46 km
- Places near Anseong · 47 km
- Places near Hanam · 48 km
- Places near Wŏnju · 49 km
- Places near Osan · 52 km
- Places near Wabu · 52 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Pubal’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.