North Hamgyong district, North Korea

Places to visit near Ranam

Ranam is a town in North Hamgyong district, North Korea, home to about 34,055 people. Within 50 km by road there are 109 places to visit — 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 forts & heritage, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 7 temples. The must-see places are Kwanmo Peak (46 km), Mayang-jŏsuji (52 km) and 만탑산 (85 km).

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Ranam at a glance

Location
North Hamgyong district, North Korea
Population
about 34,055
Coordinates
41.7136° N, 129.6844° E
Places within 50 km
109 (1 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 temples

Top places to visit near Ranam

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

175 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ranam. The closest is Sebojae-gogae (2 km); the best-known is Cheonmasan Mountain (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Ranam

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ranam. The closest is Kim Il Sŏng-dongsang (1 km); the best-known is Chongjin (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ranam

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ranam. The closest is Nam-p’o (8 km); the best-known is Mayang-jŏsuji (52 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Temples near Ranam

11 temples within 100 km of Ranam. The closest is Tobug-wŏn (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Ranam

4 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ranam. The closest is Dokyeon Beach (7 km); the best-known is Kensonman Bay (20 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ranam

3 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ranam. The closest is Taecho-do (87 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Ranam

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ranam
  2. 13 km Chongjin · heritage site, North Hamgyong
  3. 1 km Eternal Life Tower · heritage site, North Hamgyong
  4. 2 km Kim Il-Sung Monument · monument, North Hamgyong
  5. 1 km Kim Jong-Il Monument · monument, North Hamgyong
  6. 2 km Cheonmasan Mountain · viewpoint, North Hamgyong
  7. 17 km Back to Ranam

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    Within 15 km of Ranam

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ranam by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints63175Sebojae-gogae (2 km)
    Forts & heritage2144Kim Il Sŏng-dongsang (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs817Nam-p’o (8 km)
    Temples711Tobug-wŏn (5 km)
    Other attractions59Yongch’ŏn-onch’ŏn (8 km)
    Beaches & coast24Dokyeon Beach (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Taecho-do (87 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Myŏnggan-gun Adong-gongwŏn (66 km)
    Museums22North Hamgyong Provincial Revolutionary History Museum (15 km)
    Parks12Suseong Station Park (17 km)
    Waterfalls01Kwanil-p’okp’o (53 km)
    Buddhist sites01Kaesim Temple (92 km)

    Ranam: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ranam?

    Chongjin (heritage site, about 13 km), Eternal Life Tower (heritage site, about 14 km), Kim Il-Sung Monument (monument, about 16 km), Kim Jong-Il Monument (monument, about 16 km), Cheonmasan Mountain (viewpoint, about 17 km), Memorial to Soviet Soldiers (monument, about 18 km).

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

    109 places on Spotwander: 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 forts & heritage, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 temples, 5 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ranam?

    Sebojae-gogae, about 2 km by road; Najŏng-nyŏng (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ranam?

    Kim Il Sŏng-dongsang, about 1 km by road; Nanam-guyŏk Yŏngsaeng-t'ap (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ranam?

    Nam-p’o, about 8 km by road; Sun-ho (43 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ranam?

    Start in Ranam, visit Chongjin, then Eternal Life Tower, then Kim Il-Sung Monument, then Kim Jong-Il Monument, then Cheonmasan Mountain, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ranam?

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

    Towns near Ranam

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