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The 13 Best Day Trips from Wŏnsan

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

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There are 13 good day trips from Wŏnsan, North Korea, led by Pyongyang, Hamhŭng, Hŭngnam. The closest is Hŭngnam, about 1 hr 30 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Wŏnsan at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Pyongyang146 km W2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Hamhŭng85 km N1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Hŭngnam78 km N1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Kaech’ŏn146 km NW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Chuncheon144 km S2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Tŏkch’ŏn122 km NW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Sinp’o118 km NE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Sokcho145 km SE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Yuktae-dong115 km NE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Hongwŏn106 km NE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Kosong124 km SE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Gapyeong147 km S2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Cheorwon107 km S1 hr 40 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Wŏnsan

  1. 1

    Pyongyang, North Korea

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km west of Wŏnsan4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 개선문.

    Also nearby: Sunch’ŏn, P’yŏngsŏng.

  2. 2

    Hamhŭng, North Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km north of Wŏnsan2 hr 40 min round trip
  3. 3

    Hŭngnam, North Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car78 km north of Wŏnsan3 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Kaech’ŏn, North Korea

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north-west of Wŏnsan4 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Chuncheon, South Korea

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south of Wŏnsan4 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Tŏkch’ŏn, North Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km north-west of Wŏnsan3 hr 50 min round trip
  7. 7

    Sinp’o, North Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km north-east of Wŏnsan3 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Sokcho, South Korea

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south-east of Wŏnsan4 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Yuktae-dong, North Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km north-east of Wŏnsan3 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    Hongwŏn, North Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km north-east of Wŏnsan3 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Kosong, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km south-east of Wŏnsan3 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Gapyeong, South Korea

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km south of Wŏnsan4 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Cheorwon, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south of Wŏnsan3 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Wŏnsan to Pyongyang

A realistic pace for Pyongyang, 146 km from Wŏnsan. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Wŏnsan
  2. 09:45Arrive in Pyongyang (2 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00개선문
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Pyongyang
  6. 15:45Head back to Wŏnsan
  7. 18:00Home in Wŏnsan

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Wŏnsan?
The best day trips from Wŏnsan are Pyongyang, Hamhŭng, Hŭngnam, Kaech’ŏn, Chuncheon. The closest is Hŭngnam, about 1 hr 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Wŏnsan?
Hŭngnam is the closest, 78 km north of Wŏnsan, roughly 1 hr 30 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Wŏnsan for a day out?
Pyongyang is the largest city in day-trip range, 146 km west of Wŏnsan and about 2 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Wŏnsan?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Gapyeong at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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