Cheonan-si district, South Chungcheong, South Korea

Places to visit near Seonghwan

Seonghwan is a town in Cheonan-si district, South Chungcheong, South Korea, home to about 29,239 people. Within 50 km by road there are 32 places to visit — 4 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 museums and 6 parks. The must-see places are Pyeongtaek Catholic Church (12 km), Statue of Peace (14 km) and Seonggeosan (14 km).

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Seonghwan at a glance

Location
Cheonan-si district, South Chungcheong, South Korea
Population
about 29,239
Coordinates
36.9156° N, 127.1314° E
Places within 50 km
32 (32 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 Seonghwan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Seonghwan: 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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Forts & heritage near Seonghwan

71 forts & heritage within 100 km of Seonghwan. The closest is Baebang (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Seonghwan

48 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Seonghwan. The closest is Seonggeosan (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Seonggeosan · viewpoint · Anseong-si · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Seounsan · viewpoint · Anseong-si · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Museongsan · viewpoint · Pyeongtaek-si · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Chilhyeonsan · viewpoint · Anseong-si · ~33 km · Must-see
  • 도고산 · viewpoint · Asan-si · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Maehwasan · viewpoint · Anseong-si · ~38 km · Must-see

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Museums near Seonghwan

45 museums within 100 km of Seonghwan. The closest is Onyang Folk Museum (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Seonghwan

40 parks within 100 km of Seonghwan. The closest is Asan Environmental Science Park (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Seonghwan

16 churches within 100 km of Seonghwan. The closest is Pyeongtaek Catholic Church (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Temples near Seonghwan

16 temples within 100 km of Seonghwan. The closest is Cheonan Seongbulsa Temple (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Seonghwan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 94 km on the road.

  1. Start in Seonghwan
  2. 12 km Pyeongtaek Catholic Church · church, Pyeongtaek-si
  3. 25 km Seounsan · viewpoint, Anseong-si
  4. 14 km Seonggeosan · viewpoint, Anseong-si
  5. 5 km Cheonan Seongbulsa Temple · temple, Sejong
  6. 17 km Baebang · heritage site, Sejong
  7. 21 km Back to Seonghwan

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How to reach Seonghwan

    All places near Seonghwan by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Seonghwan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage471Baebang (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints748Seonggeosan (14 km)
    Museums245Onyang Folk Museum (22 km)
    Parks640Asan Environmental Science Park (24 km)
    Churches416Pyeongtaek Catholic Church (12 km)
    Temples416Cheonan Seongbulsa Temple (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs315Sinjeong Lake Park (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens012Uamsan (56 km)
    Other attractions29Statue of Peace (14 km)
    Buddhist sites09서산보원사지 (63 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves05Daebudo (76 km)
    Waterfalls03안양예술공원 인공폭포 (87 km)
    Beaches & coast02Chebu-do (66 km)
    Caves01Gwangmyeong Cave (77 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Seoul Central Mosque (87 km)
    Treks01Seoullo 7017 (91 km)

    Seonghwan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Seonghwan?

    Pyeongtaek Catholic Church (church, about 12 km), Seonggeosan (viewpoint, about 14 km), Cheonan Seongbulsa Temple (temple, about 14 km), Seounsan (viewpoint, about 18 km), Baebang (heritage site, about 21 km), Onyang Folk Museum (museum, about 22 km).

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

    32 places on Spotwander: 4 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 museums, 6 parks, 4 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Seonghwan?

    Baebang, about 21 km by road; 독산성 (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Seonghwan?

    Seonggeosan, about 14 km by road; Seounsan (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Seonghwan?

    Onyang Folk Museum, about 22 km by road; 세종시립민속박물관 (43 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Seonghwan?

    Start in Seonghwan, visit Pyeongtaek Catholic Church, then Seounsan, then Seonggeosan, then Cheonan Seongbulsa Temple, then Baebang, and drive back — about 94 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Seonghwan?

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

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