Notable viewpoint · Kangwon, North Korea
Gidaebong
기대봉
Gidaebong is a viewpoint in Kangwon, North Korea.
Gidaebong: 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 Gidaebong
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 Gidaebong — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 38.92363, 127.67976. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Gidaebong
- Tŏk-chae · viewpoint · Kangwon · ~13 km · Must-see
- Sogwang Temple Site · temple · Kangwon · ~34 km · Must-see
- Pashini-3 Train · fort · Kangwon · ~42 km · Must-see
- Ryeo-do · river spot · Kangwon · ~43 km · Must-see
- Kim Jong-Il Statue · viewpoint · Kangwon · ~44 km · Must-see
- Songdowon · beach · Kangwon · ~45 km · Must-see
- 매봉산 · viewpoint · Kangwon · ~58 km · Must-see
- Pyohun Temple · temple · Kangwon · ~59 km · Must-see
- Mount Kumgang · viewpoint · Kangwon · ~59 km · Must-see
- Ullim Falls · waterfall · Kangwon · ~70 km · Must-see
- Imnam Dam · lake · Kangwon · ~70 km · Must-see
- Mangbawisan · viewpoint · Kangwon · ~9 km
- Hwangnyong-san · viewpoint · Kangwon · ~11 km
- Anbyon Pohyon Temple · temple · Kangwon · ~13 km
- Ssanghaksan · viewpoint · Kangwon · ~13 km
- Jangsu Peak · viewpoint · Kangwon · ~14 km
- Botansan · viewpoint · Kangwon · ~15 km
- Changjin Falls · waterfall · Kangwon · ~15 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Gidaebong
- Tŏk-chae · viewpoint · Kangwon · ~13 km · Must-see
- Kim Jong-Il Statue · viewpoint · Kangwon · ~44 km · Must-see
- 매봉산 · viewpoint · Kangwon · ~58 km · Must-see
- Mount Kumgang · viewpoint · Kangwon · ~59 km · Must-see
- Samgak Hill · viewpoint · Kangwon · ~87 km · Must-see
- Seongjaesan · viewpoint · Cheorwon-gun · ~90 km · Must-see
- Baekseoksan · viewpoint · Yanggu-gun · ~95 km · Must-see
- 가칠봉 · viewpoint · ~96 km · Must-see
- Bokgyesan · viewpoint · Pocheon-si · ~102 km · Must-see
- Bokjusan · viewpoint · Pocheon-si · ~112 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Gidaebong yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Gidaebong?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Gidaebong?
Nearby: Tŏk-chae (viewpoint, 13 km), Sogwang Temple Site (temple, 34 km), Pashini-3 Train (fort, 42 km), Ryeo-do (river spot, 43 km), Kim Jong-Il Statue (viewpoint, 44 km), Songdowon (beach, 45 km).
Is Gidaebong worth visiting?
Gidaebong is listed as a notable viewpoint in North Korea on Spotwander.