Ryanggang district, North Korea

Places to visit near Yongha

Yongha is a town in Ryanggang district, North Korea. Within 50 km by road there are 45 places to visit — 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 forts & heritage, 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 rivers, islands & mangroves. The closest is Chŏnji-ryŏng (8 km).

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Yongha at a glance

Location
Ryanggang district, North Korea
Coordinates
41.2739° N, 127.5213° E
Places within 50 km
45
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage

Top places to visit near Yongha

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

158 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Yongha. The closest is Chŏnji-ryŏng (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Yongha

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Yongha. The closest is Hwangmong-ni Yŏngsaeng-t'ap (29 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Yongha

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Yongha. The closest is Bujeon River Dam (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Yongha

6 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Yongha. The closest is 冷沟子岛 (43 km). Best time: september to february.

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Museums near Yongha

3 museums within 100 km of Yongha. The closest is 포평혁명사적관 (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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Temples near Yongha

2 temples within 100 km of Yongha. The closest is Chunghŭng-sa (60 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Yongha

3 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 211 km on the road.

  1. Start in Yongha
  2. 43 km Chonri-san · viewpoint, Ryanggang
  3. 62 km 두운봉 · viewpoint, South Hamgyong
  4. 55 km Xianjindao · viewpoint
  5. 51 km Back to Yongha

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Yongha by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints28158Chŏnji-ryŏng (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1342Hwangmong-ni Yŏngsaeng-t'ap (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs111Bujeon River Dam (27 km)
    Other attractions19Popyong Revolutionary Historic Site (42 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves16冷沟子岛 (43 km)
    Museums13포평혁명사적관 (42 km)
    Temples02Chunghŭng-sa (60 km)
    Parks02长白广场 (73 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Ogasan Nature Reserve (65 km)
    Buddhist sites01灵光寺 (73 km)
    Waterfalls01Rimyeongsu Waterfall (99 km)

    Yongha: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Yongha?

    Chŏnji-ryŏng (viewpoint, about 8 km), Isŭng-nyŏng (viewpoint, about 13 km), 두운봉 (viewpoint, about 42 km), Chonri-san (viewpoint, about 43 km), Chinjae-ryŏng (viewpoint, about 18 km), Pongun-bong (viewpoint, about 19 km).

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

    45 places on Spotwander: 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 forts & heritage, 1 lake, 1 attraction, 1 river spot.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Yongha?

    Chŏnji-ryŏng, about 8 km by road; Isŭng-nyŏng (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Yongha?

    Hwangmong-ni Yŏngsaeng-t'ap, about 29 km by road; Kimjŏngsuk-kun T'aeyang-sang (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Yongha?

    Bujeon River Dam, about 27 km by road; Pungseo Lake (66 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Yongha?

    Start in Yongha, visit Chonri-san, then 두운봉, then Xianjindao, and drive back — about 211 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Yongha?

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

    Towns near Yongha

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Yongha’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.