North Hwanghae district, North Korea

Places to visit near Sinmak

Sinmak is a town in North Hwanghae district, North Korea, home to about 18,669 people. Within 50 km by road there are 36 places to visit — 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage, 11 caves and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Myeolaksan Mountain (17 km), Sariwon History Museum (54 km) and Seongbulsa Temple (57 km).

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Sinmak at a glance

Location
North Hwanghae district, North Korea
Population
about 18,669
Coordinates
38.4167° N, 126.2333° E
Places within 50 km
36 (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 caves

Top places to visit near Sinmak

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

88 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sinmak. The closest is Gamaksan Mountain (11 km); the best-known is Myeolaksan Mountain (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Sinmak

62 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sinmak. The closest is Chitamni Site (46 km); the best-known is Sariwon History Museum (54 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Sinmak

30 caves within 100 km of Sinmak. The closest is Kach'ang-gul (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sinmak

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sinmak. The closest is Seohung-ho (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Buddhist sites near Sinmak

7 buddhist sites within 100 km of Sinmak. The closest is Simwonsa Temple (35 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Sinmak

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Sinmak. The closest is Pakyon Falls (59 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Sinmak

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sinmak
  2. 4 km Kach'ang-gul · cave, North Hwanghae
  3. 3 km Chagŭn-gul · cave, North Hwanghae
  4. 11 km Myeolaksan Mountain · viewpoint, North Hwanghae
  5. 6 km Gamaksan Mountain · viewpoint, North Hwanghae
  6. 12 km Geumdongsan · viewpoint, North Hwanghae
  7. 14 km Back to Sinmak

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How to reach Sinmak

    All places near Sinmak by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sinmak by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1988Gamaksan Mountain (11 km)
    Forts & heritage262Chitamni Site (46 km)
    Caves1130Kach'ang-gul (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs325Seohung-ho (28 km)
    Other attractions08North Hwanghae Arts Theatre (54 km)
    Buddhist sites17Simwonsa Temple (35 km)
    Waterfalls05Pakyon Falls (59 km)
    Museums04Koryo Museum (Sungyangwan Academy) (70 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Chopyeongdo (93 km)
    Parks02Imjingak (92 km)
    Churches02Panmunjeon Church (82 km)
    Temples01Chongrung Temple (74 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Ar-Rahman Mosque (99 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Munsu Water Park (99 km)

    Sinmak: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sinmak?

    Myeolaksan Mountain (viewpoint, about 17 km), Kach'ang-gul (cave, about 4 km), Chagŭn-gul (cave, about 7 km), Gamaksan Mountain (viewpoint, about 11 km), Geumdongsan (viewpoint, about 14 km), Hwarang-gul (cave, about 14 km).

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

    36 places on Spotwander: 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage, 11 caves, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 Buddhist site.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sinmak?

    Gamaksan Mountain, about 11 km by road; Geumdongsan (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sinmak?

    Chitamni Site, about 46 km by road; Eternal Life Tower (47 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Sinmak?

    Kach'ang-gul, about 4 km by road; Chagŭn-gul (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sinmak?

    Start in Sinmak, visit Kach'ang-gul, then Chagŭn-gul, then Myeolaksan Mountain, then Gamaksan Mountain, then Geumdongsan, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sinmak?

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

    Towns near Sinmak

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