Donghae-si district, Gangwon State, South Korea

Places to visit near Tonghae

Tonghae is a city in Donghae-si district, Gangwon State, South Korea, home to about 101,128 people. Within 50 km by road there are 207 places to visit — 75 hill stations & viewpoints, 78 caves, 22 beaches & coast and 12 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Samcheok Beach (12 km), Samhwasa (15 km) and 죽서루 (15 km).

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Tonghae at a glance

Location
Donghae-si district, Gangwon State, South Korea
Population
about 101,128
Coordinates
37.5439° N, 129.1069° E
Places within 50 km
207 (23 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for caves

Top places to visit near Tonghae

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tonghae

93 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tonghae. The closest is Chosdaebawi (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Tonghae

83 caves within 100 km of Tonghae. The closest is Cheongok Cave (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Tonghae

25 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tonghae. The closest is 하평해변 (2 km); the best-known is Samcheok Beach (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Tonghae

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tonghae. The closest is 죽서루 (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Tonghae

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Tonghae. The closest is 무릉계곡 용추폭포 (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Tonghae

6 museums within 100 km of Tonghae. The closest is Samcheok City Museum (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tonghae

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tonghae
  2. 1 km Donghae · temple, Donghae-si
  3. 2 km 하평해변 · beach, Donghae-si
  4. 11 km Samcheok Beach · beach, Samcheok-si
  5. 4 km 죽서루 · heritage site, Samcheok-si
  6. 16 km Samhwasa · Buddhist site, Donghae-si
  7. 15 km Back to Tonghae

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tonghae by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints7593Chosdaebawi (11 km)
    Caves7883Cheongok Cave (4 km)
    Beaches & coast2225하평해변 (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1214죽서루 (15 km)
    Waterfalls47무릉계곡 용추폭포 (15 km)
    Museums56Samcheok City Museum (16 km)
    Buddhist sites15Samhwasa (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44광동호 (33 km)
    Other attractions34Samcheok Vitality Healing Forest (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Haesindang Park (45 km)
    Temples12Donghae (1 km)
    Parks11이사부사자공원 (11 km)
    Churches01Yangyang Catholic Church (91 km)

    Tonghae: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tonghae?

    Samcheok Beach (beach, about 12 km), Samhwasa (Buddhist site, about 15 km), 죽서루 (heritage site, about 15 km), Donghae (temple, about 1 km), 하평해변 (beach, about 2 km), Jeongdongjin Beach (beach, about 23 km).

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

    207 places on Spotwander: 75 hill stations & viewpoints, 78 caves, 22 beaches & coast, 12 forts & heritage, 4 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tonghae?

    Chosdaebawi, about 11 km by road; Hakufuku-rei (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Tonghae?

    Cheongok Cave, about 4 km by road; 천곡동굴휴게소 (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Tonghae?

    하평해변, about 2 km by road; 어달해수욕장 (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tonghae?

    Start in Tonghae, visit Donghae, then 하평해변, then Samcheok Beach, then 죽서루, then Samhwasa, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tonghae?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for caves.

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