Place to visit
Gungmangbong, South Korea: what it is and when to go
Gungmangbong is a summit (국망봉) in South Korea, at 1,421 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Korea: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Summit · Nature, Mountains
- Local name
- 국망봉
- Where
- South Korea
- Elevation
- 1,421 m
- Best time
- April to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- GMP Seoul, 165 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 36.97317, 128.50639
What it is and where
Gungmangbong is a summit (국망봉) in South Korea, at 1,421 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Korea: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 36.97317, 128.50639; the nearest main airport is Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP, Seoul), 165 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Korea (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in South Korea. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Gungmangbong is April to May and September to October.
- JanPossible9:44
- FebPossible10:38
- MarPossible11:43
- AprBest time12:57
- MayBest time13:59
- JunPossible14:31
- JulBetter not14:18
- AugPossible13:25
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:02
- NovPossible9:59
- DecPossible9:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to May and September to October | November to March, June and August |
| Mountains | April to May and September to October | November to March, June and August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Gungmangbong has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to South Korea in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to South Korea
To enter South Korea there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the South Korea checklist. Currency: South Korean won (KRW); plugs: Type C and F · 220 V · 60 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 police · 119 ambulance and fire · 1330 tourist information, in Spanish.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- YeonhwabongSummit5.9 km
- Sobaeksan cheonmoondaeObservatory6.2 km
- GuinsaBuddhist temple in South Korea6.9 km
- Sobaeksan National ParkNational park of South Korea8.1 km
- BuseoksaBuddhist temple in Yeongju, South Korea16 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the South Korea guide.
More in South Korea: Nature
- Hallasan: mountain in Jeju, South Korea
- Cheonggyecheon: stream in Seoul, South Korea
- Namsan: mountain in Seoul, South Korea
- Seoraksan National Park: national park in South Korea
- Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond: Haenggung Palace in Wolseong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea
- Seongsan Ilchulbong: South Korean protected area
Every South Korea place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gungmangbong?
It is a summit (국망봉 in the local language) in South Korea. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Korea: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Gungmangbong?
April to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28.
How do you get to Gungmangbong?
The nearest main airport is Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), 165 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around South Korea is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the South Korea map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Yeonhwabong, Sobaeksan cheonmoondae, Guinsa. The rest is in the South Korea guide.
Keep reading
- Nature228 places for nature in South Korea, from Hallasan to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to May and September to October. Each with its own season by altitude
- South KoreaBefore travelling to South Korea: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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