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Sunyudo Park Sunyudo Observatory, South Korea: what it is and when to go
Sunyudo Park Sunyudo Observatory is an observatory (선유도공원 선유도전망대) in South Korea (Seoul). Interests: Stargazing. The best time to visit is November to March. In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25. 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
- Observatory · Stargazing
- Local name
- 선유도공원 선유도전망대
- Where
- South Korea
- You can go
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- GMP Seoul, 9.5 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 37.54445, 126.89776
What it is and where
Sunyudo Park Sunyudo Observatory is an observatory (선유도공원 선유도전망대) in South Korea (Seoul).
It is in Seoul, where this site lists 57 more places to see, 9.2 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 37.54445, 126.89776; the nearest main airport is Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP, Seoul), 9.5 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 Stargazing 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
Months when you can visit Sunyudo Park Sunyudo Observatory: November to March.
- JanPossible9:41
- FebPossible10:36
- MarPossible11:43
- AprBetter not12:59
- MayBetter not14:01
- JunBetter not14:35
- JulBetter not14:21
- AugBetter not13:27
- SepBetter not12:14
- OctBetter not11:00
- NovPossible9:56
- DecPossible9:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25. 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
- Yoido Full Gospel ChurchPentecostal church2.7 km
- YAAA club roomObservatory4.2 km
- Dragon Hill SpaHot spring6.1 km
- Daily Beer Yongsan HangangdaeroBrewery6.1 km
- GyeonghuigungGyeonghui Palace (in Korean: Gyeonghuigung, literally Palace of Serene Harmony) was a palace located in Seoul, South Korea. It was one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the Joseon Dynasty6.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the South Korea guide.
More in South Korea: Stargazing
- Cheomseongdae: astronomical observatory in Gyeongju, South Korea
- Astronomical Observatory: Observatory
- Daejeon Observatory: Observatory
- Gimpo Airport Domestic Line Observatory: Observatory
- Mangyang Peak: Observatory
- Observatory: Planetarium
Every South Korea place under Stargazing, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sunyudo Park Sunyudo Observatory?
It is an observatory (선유도공원 선유도전망대 in the local language) in South Korea.
When is the best time to visit Sunyudo Park Sunyudo Observatory?
November to March. In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25.
How do you get to Sunyudo Park Sunyudo Observatory?
The nearest main airport is Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), 9.5 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 Yoido Full Gospel Church, YAAA club room, Dragon Hill Spa. The rest is in the South Korea guide.
Keep reading
- Seoul57 places to see in and around Seoul, South Korea: Changdeokgung, Gyeongbokgung, Jongmyo. Best time: March to May and September to November.
- Stargazing15 places for stargazing in South Korea, from Cheomseongdae to spots hardly anyone knows. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- 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.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.