Pohang-si district, North Gyeongsang, South Korea

Places to visit near Singwang

Singwang is a town in Pohang-si district, North Gyeongsang, South Korea. Within 50 km by road there are 190 places to visit — 75 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 forts & heritage, 13 museums and 16 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Pohang Station (12 km), Yeongildae Beach (16 km) and Pohang Nodongjae Temple (17 km).

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Singwang at a glance

Location
Pohang-si district, North Gyeongsang, South Korea
Coordinates
36.1291° N, 129.2636° E
Places within 50 km
190 (35 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 museums

Top places to visit near Singwang

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

101 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Singwang. The closest is 고주산 (6 km); the best-known is Naeyeonsan(Samjibong) (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Singwang

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Singwang. The closest is Pohang Naengsu-ri Silla Stele (1 km); the best-known is Oksan Seowon (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Singwang

22 museums within 100 km of Singwang. The closest is 덕실관 (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Singwang

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Singwang. The closest is Chilpo Beach (15 km); the best-known is Yeongildae Beach (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Singwang

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Singwang. The closest is 용연저수지 (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Singwang

12 parks within 100 km of Singwang. The closest is 기청산식물원 (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Singwang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 101 km on the road.

  1. Start in Singwang
  2. 1 km Pohang Naengsu-ri Silla Stele · heritage site, Pohang-si
  3. 21 km Naeyeonsan(Samjibong) · viewpoint, Pohang-si
  4. 32 km Yeongildae Beach · beach, Pohang-si
  5. 7 km Pohang Nodongjae Temple · Buddhist site, Pohang-si
  6. 20 km Oksan Seowon · heritage site, Gyeongju-si
  7. 20 km Back to Singwang

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How to reach Singwang

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    Within 15 km of Singwang

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Singwang by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints75101고주산 (6 km)
    Forts & heritage3943Pohang Naengsu-ri Silla Stele (1 km)
    Museums1322덕실관 (6 km)
    Beaches & coast1616Chilpo Beach (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs814용연저수지 (4 km)
    Other attractions1012Pohang Station (12 km)
    Parks612기청산식물원 (12 km)
    Waterfalls1011Naeyeonsan 12 Waterfalls (18 km)
    Temples37Bunhwangsa Temple (40 km)
    Buddhist sites46Yugye-ri Sangdeoksa Temple and Juknimsa Temple (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Gyeongsangbukdo Arboretum (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11송도 (18 km)
    Caves11Juwanggul Cave (39 km)

    Singwang: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Singwang?

    Pohang Station (attraction, about 12 km), Yeongildae Beach (beach, about 16 km), Pohang Nodongjae Temple (Buddhist site, about 17 km), Oksan Seowon (heritage site, about 20 km), Pohang Naengsu-ri Silla Stele (heritage site, about 1 km), Naeyeonsan(Samjibong) (viewpoint, about 21 km).

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

    190 places on Spotwander: 75 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 forts & heritage, 13 museums, 16 beaches & coast, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Singwang?

    고주산, about 6 km by road; Yeotjae (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Singwang?

    Pohang Naengsu-ri Silla Stele, about 1 km by road; 감모재 (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Singwang?

    덕실관, about 6 km by road; Yeongil Folk Museum (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Singwang?

    Start in Singwang, visit Pohang Naengsu-ri Silla Stele, then Naeyeonsan(Samjibong), then Yeongildae Beach, then Pohang Nodongjae Temple, then Oksan Seowon, and drive back — about 101 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Singwang?

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

    Towns near Singwang

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