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Samsan-dong Destination Guide
Discover Samsan-dong in North Korea
Samsan-dong in the region of Hwanghae-bukto is a town located in North Korea - some 73 mi or ( 117 km ) South-East of Pyongyang , the country's capital .
Local time in Samsan-dong is now 03:36 PM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Pyongyang " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Daejeon, Daegu, Seoul, Busan, and Gwangju. When in this area, you might want to check out Daejeon . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Samsan-dong ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Kumchon Station
Kumchon Station is a passenger railway station in Kumchon, North Korea. It is located on the Pyongbu Line, which was formed from part of the Kyongui Line to accommodate the shift of the capital from Seoul to Pyongyang. Though this line theoretically connects Pyongyang to Pusan, in reality it ends at Kaesong due to the Korean Demilitarized Zone.
Located at 38.16 126.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Hanpo Station
Hanpo Station is a passenger railway station in Hanpo-ri, Pyongsan County, North Korea. It is located on the Pyongbu Line, which was formed from part of the Kyongui Line to accommodate the shift of the capital from Seoul to Pyongyang. Though this line theoretically connects Pyongyang to Pusan, in reality it ends at Kaesong due to the Korean Demilitarized Zone. The station is located on the bank of the Ryesong River.
Located at 38.23 126.45 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Tomb of King Kongmin
The Tomb of King Kongmin, more correctly known as the Hyonjongrung Royal Tomb, is a 14th-century mausoleum located in Haeson-ri, Kaepung County just outside of the city of Kaesong, North Korea. It is one of the Royal Tombs of the Koryo Dynasty. The site consists of two separate burial mounds, Hyonrung, which contain the remains of Kongmin, 31st king of the Koryo Dynasty, and Jongrung, which contains his wife, the Mongolian princess Queen Noguk.
Located at 37.98 126.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Chonjusa
Ch'ŏnju-sa is a Korean Buddhist temple located on the southern slope of Yaksan mountain, in Yongbyon, North Pyongan province, North Korea. It is listed as National Treasure #46 in that country. Founded 1684 during the mid-Joseon dynasty the temple today retains its main prayer hall, known as Pogwang Hall (普光殿); the Chonju Pavilion (天柱樓), once known as one of the six most scenic spots in Yongbyon; and several lesser outbuildings, including storage rooms, and dormitories.
Located at 37.98 126.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Royal Tombs of the Koryo Dynasty
The Royal Tombs of the Koryo Dynasty are a group of tombs of members of the Korean Koryo Dynasty (918-1392).
Located at 37.99 126.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
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