Sinan district, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, South Korea

Places to visit near Sinan

Sinan is a town in Sinan district, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, South Korea, home to about 53,150 people. Within 50 km by road there are 189 places to visit — 110 rivers, islands & mangroves, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 museums and 16 beaches & coast. The must-see places are 추포도 (6 km), 비금도 (21 km) and Yudalsan Art Park (31 km).

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Sinan at a glance

Location
Sinan district, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, South Korea
Population
about 53,150
Coordinates
34.8262° N, 126.1086° E
Places within 50 km
189 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Sinan

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Sinan

117 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Sinan. The closest is 거문도 (5 km); the best-known is 추포도 (6 km). Best time: september to february.

  • 추포도 · river spot · Sinan · ~6 km · Must-see
  • 비금도 · river spot · Sinan · ~21 km · Must-see
  • 거문도 · river spot · Sinan · ~5 km
  • Oen-sŏm · river spot · Sinan · ~6 km
  • 팔금도 · river spot · Sinan · ~6 km
  • Palgeumdo · river spot · Sinan · ~7 km

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sinan

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sinan. The closest is Onion (13 km); the best-known is Yudalsan Art Park (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Sinan

20 museums within 100 km of Sinan. The closest is Native Plant Museum Building 1 (15 km); the best-known is Mokpo Marine Science Museum (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Sinan

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Sinan. The closest is Chupo Beach (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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Buddhist sites near Sinan

9 buddhist sites within 100 km of Sinan. The closest is 금산사 (25 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 금산사 · Buddhist site · Sinan · ~25 km
  • 달성사 · Buddhist site · Mokpo-si · ~31 km
  • Yaksasa · Buddhist site · Mokpo-si · ~32 km
  • Dogabsa · Buddhist site · Yeongam-gun · ~64 km · Must-see
  • Daeheung Temple · Buddhist site · Haenam-gun · ~76 km · Must-see
  • BLengnyeonsa · Buddhist site · Gangjin-gun · ~80 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Sinan

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sinan. The closest is Kim Dae-jung President's Birthplace (28 km); the best-known is 명량대첩비 (40 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Sinan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sinan
  2. 6 km Oen-sŏm · river spot, Sinan
  3. 2 km 추포도 · river spot, Sinan
  4. 15 km 비금도 · river spot, Sinan
  5. 15 km Chupo Beach · beach, Sinan
  6. 9 km 거문도 · river spot, Sinan
  7. 5 km Back to Sinan

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How to reach Sinan

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    Within 15 km of Sinan

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sinan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves110117거문도 (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2735Onion (13 km)
    Museums1620Native Plant Museum Building 1 (15 km)
    Beaches & coast1618Chupo Beach (6 km)
    Buddhist sites39금산사 (25 km)
    Forts & heritage58Kim Dae-jung President's Birthplace (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Haenam Seodongsa Camellia and Silkworm Tree Forest (30 km)
    Other attractions45Seungdal Mountain (34 km)
    Waterfalls23목포인공폭포 (38 km)
    Churches12Muan Catholic Church (48 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22신덕저수지 (32 km)
    Parks12Sani Garden (36 km)
    Temples01Nogudang (72 km)

    Sinan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sinan?

    추포도 (river spot, about 6 km), 비금도 (river spot, about 21 km), 거문도 (river spot, about 5 km), Chupo Beach (beach, about 6 km), Oen-sŏm (river spot, about 6 km), 팔금도 (river spot, about 6 km).

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

    189 places on Spotwander: 110 rivers, islands & mangroves, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 museums, 16 beaches & coast, 3 buddhist sites.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Sinan?

    거문도, about 5 km by road; Oen-sŏm (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sinan?

    Onion, about 13 km by road; 개바우산 (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Sinan?

    Native Plant Museum Building 1, about 15 km by road; World Shell Museum (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sinan?

    Start in Sinan, visit Oen-sŏm, then 추포도, then 비금도, then Chupo Beach, then 거문도, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sinan?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Sinan

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