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Tunch'ang Destination Guide
Touring Tunch'ang in North Korea
Tunch'ang in the region of Hwanghae-namdo is a city located in North Korea - some 78 mi or ( 126 km ) South-East of Pyongyang , the country's capital city .
Time in Tunch'ang is now 12:01 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Pyongyang " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Daejeon, Daegu, Seoul, Busan, and Gwangju. Being here already, consider visiting Daejeon . Check out our recommendations for Tunch'ang ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Kwanumsa (Kaesong)
Kwanŭm-sa is a Korean Buddhist temple located within Taehung Castle on Mt. Chonma near Kaesong, North Korea. The site is one of the National Treasures of North Korea. Named after Guanyin, the buddhist bodhisattva of compassion, this small temple is located in the beautiful valley between Mts. Chonma and Songgo. The temple was founded in 970 when a monk deposited two marble statues of the goddess in a cave behind the temple's current location.
Located at 38.09 126.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Ryongtongsa
Ryŏngt'ong-sa is a Korean Buddhist temple located on Mt. Ogwan in Kaesŏng, North Korea.
Located at 38.04 126.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Battle of the Samichon River
The Battle of the Samichon River (24–26 July 1953) was fought during the final days of the Korean War between United Nations (UN) forces—primarily Australian and American—and the Chinese communist People's Volunteer Army.
Located at 38.03 126.84 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Taebukpo Ri Airport
Taebukpo Ri Airport is an airport in Pukp'o-ri, Tosan County, Hwanghae-bukto, North Korea.
Located at 38.33 126.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Koryo Songgyungwan University
Koryo Songgyungwan University or University of Light Industry (고려 성균관 대학교) is an educational institution in North Korean city of Kaesong. The university was founded in 992 with the name Gukjagam. It was renamed Seonggyungam in 1298 and Seonggyungwan in 1308.
Located at 37.98 126.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
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