Suncheon-si district, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, South Korea

Places to visit near Suncheon

Suncheon is a city in Suncheon-si district, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, South Korea, home to about 230,796 people. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit — 60 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 museums, 14 buddhist sites and 15 forts & heritage. The must-see places are National Suncheon University Museum (3 km), Suncheon Bay National Garden West Gate (3 km) and Jeonnam Museum of Art (12 km).

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Suncheon, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Suncheon, Suncheon-si district, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, South Korea. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Suncheon at a glance

Location
Suncheon-si district, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, South Korea
Population
about 230,796
Coordinates
34.9505° N, 127.4878° E
Places within 50 km
154 (40 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Suncheon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Suncheon: 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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Things to see near Suncheon, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Suncheon

90 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Suncheon. The closest is Oknyeobong (8 km); the best-known is Geumjeonsan Mt (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Suncheon

28 museums within 100 km of Suncheon. The closest is 순천기독교역사박물관 (2 km); the best-known is National Suncheon University Museum (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Suncheon

22 buddhist sites within 100 km of Suncheon. The closest is Suncheon Bay National Garden West Gate (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Suncheon

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Suncheon. The closest is 옥천서원 (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Suncheon

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Suncheon. The closest is Jukdobong Park (1 km); the best-known is Suncheon Bay (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Suncheon

15 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Suncheon. The closest is 대륵도 (19 km); the best-known is 장도 (35 km). Best time: september to february.

  • 장도 · river spot · Yeosu-si · ~35 km · Must-see
  • 대륵도 · river spot · Yeosu-si · ~19 km
  • 해도 · river spot · Boseong-gun · ~20 km
  • Janggun Island · river spot · Yeosu-si · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Chang-do · river spot · Boseong-gun · ~23 km
  • 지주도 · river spot · Boseong-gun · ~24 km

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A one-day trip from Suncheon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Suncheon
  2. 3 km National Suncheon University Museum · museum, Suncheon-si
  3. 16 km Geumjeonsan Mt · viewpoint, Suncheon-si
  4. 21 km Suncheon Bay · nature spot, Hadong-gun
  5. 20 km Jeonnam Museum of Art · museum, Hadong-gun
  6. 12 km Suncheon Bay National Garden West Gate · gateway, Suncheon-si
  7. 3 km Back to Suncheon

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From travellers near Suncheon

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How to reach Suncheon

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    Within 15 km of Suncheon

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Suncheon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints6090Oknyeobong (8 km)
    Museums1628순천기독교역사박물관 (2 km)
    Buddhist sites1422Suncheon Bay National Garden West Gate (3 km)
    Forts & heritage1521옥천서원 (1 km)
    Other attractions1121Korean Garden (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens716Jukdobong Park (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1215대륵도 (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs38Sangsa Lake (11 km)
    Parks68마동근린 체육공원 (23 km)
    Beaches & coast33Waon Beach (15 km)
    Temples23Ssanggyesa Temple (41 km)
    Waterfalls33Relax at Eochik Valley (28 km)
    Caves22광양 에코파크 (14 km)

    Suncheon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Suncheon?

    National Suncheon University Museum (museum, about 3 km), Suncheon Bay National Garden West Gate (gateway, about 3 km), Jeonnam Museum of Art (museum, about 12 km), Suncheon Bay (nature spot, about 15 km), Geumjeonsan Mt (viewpoint, about 16 km), Nagan Museum (museum, about 18 km).

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

    154 places on Spotwander: 60 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 museums, 14 buddhist sites, 15 forts & heritage, 11 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Suncheon?

    Oknyeobong, about 8 km by road; Assistance Observatory (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Suncheon?

    순천기독교역사박물관, about 2 km by road; National Suncheon University Museum (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Suncheon?

    Suncheon Bay National Garden West Gate, about 3 km by road; Geumgang-am Buddhist Temple (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Suncheon?

    Start in Suncheon, visit National Suncheon University Museum, then Geumjeonsan Mt, then Suncheon Bay, then Jeonnam Museum of Art, then Suncheon Bay National Garden West Gate, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Suncheon?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Suncheon

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Suncheon’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Suncheon on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.