Notable viewpoint · South Hamgyong, North Korea
Hwangbong
황봉
Hwangbong is a viewpoint in South Hamgyong, North Korea.
Hwangbong: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Hwangbong
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Hwangbong — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 40.10622, 127.17589. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Hwangbong
- Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il Statues · fort · South Hamgyong · ~46 km · Must-see
- Changjin Reservoir · lake · South Hamgyong · ~51 km · Must-see
- Hamheung Main Palace · fort · South Hamgyong · ~53 km · Must-see
- Mae-Bong · viewpoint · South Hamgyong · ~23 km
- Kyŏngsu-p'okp'o · waterfall · South Hamgyong · ~24 km
- Tŭngdae-p'okp'o · waterfall · South Hamgyong · ~24 km
- Paegak-p'okp'o · waterfall · South Hamgyong · ~28 km
- Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il Monuments · fort · South Hamgyong · ~39 km
- Tower of Immortality · fort · South Hamgyong · ~42 km
- Mount Langlim · viewpoint · South Hamgyong · ~44 km
- Samdaejik · waterfall · South Pyongan · ~56 km
- Lake Kwangpo · lake · South Hamgyong · ~56 km
- Gwangpo Reservoir · lake · South Hamgyong · ~58 km
- Hamhŭng-man · beach · South Hamgyong · ~62 km
- Man'gil-p'okp'o · waterfall · Chagang · ~65 km
- Ryongu-gul · cave · South Pyongan · ~66 km
- Yongdae Peak · viewpoint · South Hamgyong · ~67 km
- Lake Bujon National Park · sanctuary · South Hamgyong · ~70 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Hwangbong
- Kim Jong-Il Statue · viewpoint · Kangwon · ~133 km · Must-see
- Mae-Bong · viewpoint · South Hamgyong · ~23 km
- Mount Langlim · viewpoint · South Hamgyong · ~44 km
- Yongdae Peak · viewpoint · South Hamgyong · ~67 km
- Chikkol-san · viewpoint · Chagang · ~90 km
- Mount Nulttegi · viewpoint · South Pyongan · ~90 km
- Chilsong Peak · viewpoint · Chagang · ~90 km
- Piro Peak · viewpoint · Chagang · ~90 km
- Wonman Peak · viewpoint · Chagang · ~92 km
- Kama Peak · viewpoint · South Pyongan · ~92 km
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Hwangbong yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Hwangbong?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Hwangbong?
Nearby: Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il Statues (fort, 46 km), Changjin Reservoir (lake, 51 km), Hamheung Main Palace (fort, 53 km), Mae-Bong (viewpoint, 23 km), Kyŏngsu-p'okp'o (waterfall, 24 km), Tŭngdae-p'okp'o (waterfall, 24 km).
Is Hwangbong worth visiting?
Hwangbong is listed as a notable viewpoint in North Korea on Spotwander.