Pocheon-si district, Gyeonggi, South Korea

Places to visit near Yangju

Yangju is a city in Pocheon-si district, Gyeonggi, South Korea, home to about 179,923 people. Within 50 km by road there are 253 places to visit — 66 forts & heritage, 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 53 museums and 35 parks. The must-see places are Bulgoksan (6 km), Cheonbosan (9 km) and Wangbangsangogae (13 km).

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Yangju, Gyeonggi
Yangju, Pocheon-si district, Gyeonggi, South Korea. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Yangju at a glance

Location
Pocheon-si district, Gyeonggi, South Korea
Population
about 179,923
Coordinates
37.8331° N, 127.0617° E
Places within 50 km
253 (253 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums and parks

Top places to visit near Yangju

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Yangju: 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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Forts & heritage near Yangju

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Yangju. The closest is Gangneung, the Tomb of Queen Insun (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Yangju

60 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Yangju. The closest is Bulgoksan (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Yangju

58 museums within 100 km of Yangju. The closest is Jayusuhopyeonghwa Museum (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Yangju

40 parks within 100 km of Yangju. The closest is National Unaksan Forest (28 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Yangju

11 churches within 100 km of Yangju. The closest is Pocheon Catholic Church (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Yangju

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Yangju. The closest is Bukhansan National Park (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Yangju

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Yangju
  2. 6 km Bulgoksan · viewpoint, Dobong-gu
  3. 10 km Keunpokpo · waterfall, Dobong-gu
  4. 7 km Cheonbosan · viewpoint, Nowon-gu
  5. 20 km Wangbangsangogae · viewpoint, Pocheon-si
  6. 11 km Jayusuhopyeonghwa Museum · museum, Dongducheon-si
  7. 15 km Back to Yangju

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Yangju by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6669Gangneung, the Tomb of Queen Insun (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4560Bulgoksan (6 km)
    Museums5358Jayusuhopyeonghwa Museum (15 km)
    Parks3540National Unaksan Forest (28 km)
    Churches1111Pocheon Catholic Church (17 km)
    Other attractions1010Gwanghwamun Square (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens79Bukhansan National Park (24 km)
    Buddhist sites77현등사 (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs67Ilsan Lake Park (41 km)
    Waterfalls55Keunpokpo (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Jungnangcheon Stream (24 km)
    Temples23Bongseonsa (18 km)
    Treks11Seoullo 7017 (40 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Seoul Central Mosque (42 km)

    Yangju: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Yangju?

    Bulgoksan (viewpoint, about 6 km), Cheonbosan (viewpoint, about 9 km), Wangbangsangogae (viewpoint, about 13 km), Jayusuhopyeonghwa Museum (museum, about 15 km), Keunpokpo (waterfall, about 15 km), 소요산8경 (viewpoint, about 17 km).

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

    253 places on Spotwander: 66 forts & heritage, 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 53 museums, 35 parks, 11 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Yangju?

    Gangneung, the Tomb of Queen Insun, about 27 km by road; Jungheungsa (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Yangju?

    Bulgoksan, about 6 km by road; Cheonbosan (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Yangju?

    Jayusuhopyeonghwa Museum, about 15 km by road; 전곡선사박물관 (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Yangju?

    Start in Yangju, visit Bulgoksan, then Keunpokpo, then Cheonbosan, then Wangbangsangogae, then Jayusuhopyeonghwa Museum, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Yangju?

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

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