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Myongch'on Destination Guide
Explore Myongch'on in South Korea
Myongch'on in the region of South Korea (general) is a place in South Korea - some 215 mi or ( 345 km ) South of Seoul , the country's capital city .
Time in Myongch'on is now 02:10 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Seoul " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Yonghang-ni, Yangji, Wolp'o, Daejeon, and Daegu. Since you are here already, consider visiting Yonghang-ni . Where to go and what to see in Myongch'on ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
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 10 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 10 km away
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 11 km away
Palyeongsan
Palyeongsan is a mountain of Jeollanam-do, southwestern South Korea. It has an altitude of 609 metres.
Located at 34.62 127.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
Neunggasa
Neunggasa is a Korean Buddhist temple located in Yeongnam-myeon township, Goheung-gun County, Jeollanam-do, South Korea. This small temple complex rests at the base of Palyeong Mountain (팔영산, 八影山) and Recreational Forest area, also known as Eight Peak Mountain, in Goheung county.
Located at 34.64 127.41 (Lat./Long.); Less than 26 km away
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