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Puryŏng

Puryŏng is a town in North Hamgyong district, North Korea of about 12,267 people. Within 50 km by road there are 133 places to visit: 84 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 forts & heritage and 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Mayang-jŏsuji, Kwanmo Peak and Pip'a Island.

42.0606° N, 129.7117° EPop. 12,267

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Within 30 km42 places
Within 50 km133
Must-see4
Notable39
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Puryŏng

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:35 pm

163 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 Puryŏng
  2. Altong-nyŏngviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Memorial to Soviet Soldiersmonument · 1.5 hrs
  4. Kim Jong-Il Monumentmonument · 1.5 hrs
  5. Onch'ŏn-jŏsujilake · 45 min
  6. Mayang-jŏsujilake · 45 min
  7. Back in Puryŏng
Today’s loopPuryŏngStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Puryŏng?

Mayang-jŏsuji (lake, about 21 km), Altong-nyŏng (viewpoint, about 18 km), Puryŏng-gun Yŏngsaeng-t'ap (heritage site, about 1 km), Puryŏng-jŏsuji (lake, about 2 km), P’altam-onch’ŏn (attraction, about 5 km), Hyŏngje-ri Yŏngsaeng-t'ap (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

133 places on Spotwander: 84 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 forts & heritage, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 other attractions, 7 temples.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Puryŏng?

Kidae-bong, about 7 km by road; Sŭngji-bong (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Puryŏng?

Puryŏng-gun Yŏngsaeng-t'ap, about 1 km by road; Hyŏngje-ri Yŏngsaeng-t'ap (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Puryŏng?

Start in Puryŏng, visit Altong-nyŏng, then Memorial to Soviet Soldiers, then Kim Jong-Il Monument, then Onch'ŏn-jŏsuji, then Mayang-jŏsuji, and drive back — about 163 km by road in all.