Sejong district, Sejong, South Korea

Places to visit near Sejong

Sejong is a city in Sejong district, Sejong, South Korea, home to about 230,327 people. Within 50 km by road there are 45 places to visit — 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage, 5 temples and 6 museums. The must-see places are Presidential Archives (13 km), Sejong National Arboretum (14 km) and 세종시립민속박물관 (14 km).

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Sejong at a glance

Location
Sejong district, Sejong, South Korea
Population
about 230,327
Coordinates
36.5924° N, 127.2922° E
Places within 50 km
45 (32 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Sejong

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

53 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sejong. The closest is Seonggeosan (37 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Seonggeosan · viewpoint · Anseong-si · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Bomunsan · viewpoint · Sejong · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Sikjangsan · viewpoint · Sejong · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Seounsan · viewpoint · Anseong-si · ~47 km · Must-see
  • 도고산 · viewpoint · Asan-si · ~48 km · Must-see
  • 칠갑산 · viewpoint · Cheongyang-gun · ~52 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Sejong

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sejong. The closest is 충령탑 (1 km); the best-known is 국립조세박물관 (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Temples near Sejong

18 temples within 100 km of Sejong. The closest is Gwangdeogsa Seogsaja (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Sejong

15 museums within 100 km of Sejong. The closest is 외딴말박물관 (1 km); the best-known is Presidential Archives (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sejong

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sejong. The closest is Sejong National Arboretum (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Sejong

12 churches within 100 km of Sejong. The closest is 푸른초원교회 (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Sejong

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sejong
  2. 1 km 푸른초원교회 · church, Sejong
  3. 13 km Presidential Archives · museum, Sejong
  4. 2 km Sejong National Arboretum · lake, Sejong
  5. 3 km 국립조세박물관 · heritage site, Sejong
  6. 20 km 세종시립민속박물관 · museum, Sejong
  7. 14 km Back to Sejong

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How to reach Sejong

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sejong by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints553Seonggeosan (37 km)
    Forts & heritage526충령탑 (1 km)
    Temples518Gwangdeogsa Seogsaja (30 km)
    Museums615외딴말박물관 (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs413Sejong National Arboretum (14 km)
    Other attractions613Jocheon Cherry Blossom Path (1 km)
    Churches712푸른초원교회 (1 km)
    Buddhist sites211방탄사 (1 km)
    Parks110Asan Environmental Science Park (45 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens49파크리안 아파트 정원 (1 km)
    Waterfalls02Okgye Falls (72 km)
    Beaches & coast01Daecheon Beach (96 km)

    Sejong: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sejong?

    Presidential Archives (museum, about 13 km), Sejong National Arboretum (lake, about 14 km), 세종시립민속박물관 (museum, about 14 km), 국립조세박물관 (heritage site, about 15 km), Jocheon Cherry Blossom Path (attraction, about 1 km), 푸른초원교회 (church, about 1 km).

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

    45 places on Spotwander: 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage, 5 temples, 6 museums, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sejong?

    Seonggeosan, about 37 km by road; Bomunsan (44 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sejong?

    충령탑, about 1 km by road; 국립조세박물관 (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Sejong?

    Gwangdeogsa Seogsaja, about 30 km by road; Magoksa (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sejong?

    Start in Sejong, visit 푸른초원교회, then Presidential Archives, then Sejong National Arboretum, then 국립조세박물관, then 세종시립민속박물관, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sejong?

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

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