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Sanghwangjimi Destination Guide
Discover Sanghwangjimi in South Korea
Sanghwangjimi in the region of Gangwon is a town located in South Korea - some 106 mi or ( 171 km ) East of Seoul , the country's capital .
Local time in Sanghwangjimi is now 03:05 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Seoul " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Winnakp'ung, Tungmyong, Tonae-ri, Tojing-ni, and Daejeon. When in this area, you might want to check out Winnakp'ung . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Sanghwangjimi ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Temple Naksansa and Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva statue
Klášter Naksansa a socha Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva ..
Making coffee in Terra Rossa
Watching our coffee being made in Terra Rossa coffee shop and roastery, just outside Gangeung City on Korea's east coast. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
1996 Gangneung submarine infiltration incident
The 1996 Gangneung submarine infiltration incident occurred on September 18, 1996, near the South Korean town of Gangneung. The incident was one of the more serious instances of North Korean espionage involving naval forces.
Located at 37.72 129.01 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Kwandong University
Kwandong University (관동대학교) is a South Korean university located in Gangneung, Gangwon-do. The university was established in 1954.
Located at 37.74 128.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Gangneung
Gangneung is a city in Gangwon-do, on the east coast of South Korea. It has a population of 229,869 (as of 2006). Gangneung is the economic centre of the Yeongdong region of Gangwon Province. Gangneung has many tourist attractions, such as Jeongdongjin, a very popular area for watching the sun rise. There is a ROK airbase south of downtown Gangneung which formerly doubled as a civil airport.
Located at 37.75 128.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Gangneung Air Base
Gangneung Airbase is an airbase holding the 18th fighter wing of the Republic of Korea Air Force. It is located in Gangneung, Gangwon-do. The airfield has one runway (8/26), and is ILS equipped on runway 23. In the past, this airfield also used to handle civilian air traffic.
Located at 37.75 128.94 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Daegwallyeong
Daegwallyeong (대관령) is a mountain pass in the Taebaek Mountains of eastern South Korea. It runs between Pyeongchang and Gangneung in Gangwon Province. It rises to 832 metres above sea level. It is an important historical pass that connects the regions of Yeongseo and Yeongdong. Daegwallyeong-myeon of Pyeongchang County is named after this pass. Daegwallyeong Museum is located in Gangneung.
Located at 37.68 128.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
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