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The 12 Best Day Trips from Chinju

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 12 good day trips from Chinju, South Korea, led by Busan, Daegu, Daejeon. The closest is Changwon, about 1 hr by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Chinju at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Busan87 km E1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Daegu88 km NE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Daejeon143 km NW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Ulsan118 km E1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Changwon54 km E1 hrHalf-day trip
Jeonju110 km NW1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Kimhae72 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Pohang148 km NE2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Masan114 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Gumi105 km N1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Suncheon61 km SW1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Yeosu62 km SW1 hr 10 minFull-day trip

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The best day trips from Chinju

  1. 1

    Busan, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km east of Chinju2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 40계단문화관광 테마거리.

    Also nearby: Yangsan.

  2. 2

    Daegu, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km north-east of Chinju2 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 이월드 E World.

    Also nearby: Gyeongsan-si.

  3. 3

    Daejeon, South Korea

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-west of Chinju4 hr 30 min round trip

    Also nearby: Iksan.

  4. 4

    Ulsan, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km east of Chinju3 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 울산왜성.

  5. 5

    Changwon, South Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km east of Chinju2 hr round trip

    Known for 다독다독 동물병원.

  6. 6

    Jeonju, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km north-west of Chinju3 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Kimhae, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km east of Chinju2 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Pohang, South Korea

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km north-east of Chinju4 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Masan, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km west of Chinju3 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Gumi, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km north of Chinju3 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Suncheon, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km south-west of Chinju2 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Yeosu, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km south-west of Chinju2 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Chinju to Busan

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  1. 08:30Leave Chinju
  2. 09:50Arrive in Busan (1 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:0540계단문화관광 테마거리
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Busan
  6. 15:50Head back to Chinju
  7. 17:10Home in Chinju

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Chinju?
The best day trips from Chinju are Busan, Daegu, Daejeon, Ulsan, Changwon. The closest is Changwon, about 1 hr away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Chinju?
Changwon is the closest, 54 km east of Chinju, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Chinju?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Chinju: Changwon (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Chinju for a day out?
Busan is the largest city in day-trip range, 87 km east of Chinju and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Chinju?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Pohang at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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