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Kwanch'ong Destination Guide
Delve into Kwanch'ong in South Korea
Kwanch'ong in the region of South Jeolla is located in South Korea - some 205 mi or ( 330 km ) South of Seoul , the country's capital .
Local time in Kwanch'ong is now 08:42 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Seoul " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Yogok, Tokusan-ri, Daegu, Su-dong, and Seoul. While being here, you might want to check out Yogok . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Kwanch'ong ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Ssangchungsa
Ssangchungsa is a shrine in Doyang (known also as Nokdong by many) on the southwestern most point of the peninsula that comprises Goheung County South Korea. The shrine commemorates and is dedicated to the memories of two Joseon Dynasty era naval officer war heroes. A memorial worship service is held here every April. Ssangchungsa is designated Monument #128
Located at 34.53 127.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Sorokdo
Sorok-do (Sorok island) is an island in Goheung, Jeolla, South Korea. SO means that it is small and ROK means a deer. So, Sorokdo is named for its looking.
Located at 34.50 127.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Geumtapsa
Geumtapsa or Geumtap Temple (Heavenly-Lantern Mountain Golden-Pagoda Temple), a Korean Buddhist Temple, is located at the base of Cheondeungsan (mountain) in Podu-myeon (township), Goheung-gun (county), Jeollanam-do (province), South Korea. The temple is known for being a Bhikkhuni (Buddhist nun) refuge and is affiliated with the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism.
Located at 34.54 127.29 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Boseong County
Boseong County (Boseong-gun) is a county in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. Boseong is famous for its green tea leaves. It is also the birthplace of the Korean independence activist Philip Jaisohn.
Located at 34.77 127.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Boseong Station
Boseong Station is a railway station in South Korea. It is on Gyeongjeon Line.
Located at 34.77 127.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
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