Place to visit
Sinking of MV Sewol, South Korea: what it is and when to go
Sinking of MV Sewol is a 2014 ferry disaster in South Korea (단원고4.16기억교실) (Ansan). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is March to May and September to November. In June there are 14 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 26. 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
- 2014 ferry disaster in South Korea · Museums and art
- Local name
- 단원고4.16기억교실
- Where
- South Korea
- Best time
- March to May and September to November.
- Nearest airport
- GMP Seoul, 27 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 37.31978, 126.82656
What it is and where
Sinking of MV Sewol is a 2014 ferry disaster in South Korea (단원고4.16기억교실) (Ansan).
It is in Ansan, where this site lists 6 more places to see, 4.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 37.31978, 126.82656; the nearest main airport is Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP, Seoul), 27 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Korea (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Museums and art 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 Sinking of MV Sewol is March to May and September to November.
- JanPossible9:42
- FebPossible10:37
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:58
- MayBest time14:00
- JunPossible14:33
- JulBetter not14:20
- AugPossible13:26
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time11:01
- NovBest time9:57
- DecPossible9:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 26. 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.
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
- Gyeonggi Museum of Modern ArtSouth Korean contemporary art museum1.3 km
- Korea Railroad MuseumRailway museum in Uiwang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea11 km
- Anyang OverpassBridge12 km
- Bangmiyeoseong SaunaHot spring bath15 km
- Cheongsuyeoseongdaejung SaunaHot spring bath16 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the South Korea guide.
More in South Korea: Museums and art
- National Museum of Korea: Museum located in Seoul, Republic of Korea
- National Folk Museum of Korea: national museum in Seoul, South Korea
- Love Land: sculpture garden
- Gyeongju National Museum: national museum
- Buyeo National Museum: national museum
- Gongju National Museum: national museum
Every South Korea place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sinking of MV Sewol?
It is a 2014 ferry disaster in South Korea (단원고4.16기억교실 in the local language).
When is the best time to visit Sinking of MV Sewol?
March to May and September to November. In June there are 14 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 26.
How do you get to Sinking of MV Sewol?
The nearest main airport is Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), 27 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 Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art, Korea Railroad Museum, Anyang Overpass. The rest is in the South Korea guide.
Keep reading
- Ansan6 places to see in and around Ansan, South Korea: Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art, Anyang Overpass. Best time: March to May and September to November.
- Museums and art93 places for museums and art in South Korea, from National Museum of Korea to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to May and September to November. Each with i
- 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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