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Changch'on-dong Destination Guide
Explore Changch'on-dong in South Korea
Changch'on-dong in the region of Gangwon is a town in South Korea - some 96 mi or ( 154 km ) East of Seoul , the country's capital city .
Current time in Changch'on-dong is now 11:28 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Seoul " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Withongjok, Tangsan-dong, Daejeon, Daegu, and Taech'i-ri. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Withongjok . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Changch'on-dong ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Korean Mini-Tractor
I started calling these the poor man's tractor. My Korean friend at work said they are called KYUNG WOON KI. I saw them all over in the rural areas, in many different configurations, and took pictures ..
Sacheon to Gangneung Bus, Korea
A morning ride on the 308 bus from Sacheon Valley into town in Gangneung City, South Korea. Tuesday, April 13, 2010. ..
KOREAN MINI-TRACTOR #3
A Korean Mini-Tractor in action in Sacheon Valley, outside of Gangneung City, South Korea. Wednesday, April 13, 2011. video by ALEN HARE ..
Field Trip With First Graders
I went on a field trip with my first grade students (grade 7). We went to a peach farm to make some peach preserves, go snail fishing, and then go sight-seeing on a tractor. Doing Korea ESL: www.scroo ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Odaesan
Odaesan, also known as Mount Odaesan or Mount Odae, is a South Korean mountain peak in Gangwon, South Korea, standing at the junction of the districts of Gangneung, Pyeongchang, and Hongcheon. At an elevation of 1,563 m it is the centerpiece of Odaesan National Park. The name "Odaesan" means "mountain of five plains," a reference to the five high plains that stand between its five peaks.
Located at 37.80 128.54 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Woljeongsa
Woljeongsa is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, located on the eastern slopes of Odaesan in Pyeongchang County, Gangwon Province, South Korea. Woljeongsa was founded in 643 by the Silla monk Jajang. Burned down and rebuilt a number of times, the last disaster was during the Korean War (1950–1953), when about ten buildings were burnt down by the Korean Army because it had become a refuge for the rebel forces.
Located at 37.73 128.59 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 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 19 km away
Gangneung Indoor Ice Rink
Gangneung Indoor Ice Rink (강릉 실내 빙상경기장) is an indoor ice arena which will be used for the 2018 Winter Olympics and 2018 Winter Paralympics. It was opened in 1998. It is located in the coastal city of Gangneung. It will be the venue for curling and wheelchair curling. The seating capacity is 3,500. It is the only Olympic venue in Gangneung which existed prior to the election of PyeongChang as host city of the 2018 Winter Games.
Located at 37.77 128.89 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Union Hockey Centre
Union Hockey Centre (유니온 아이스하키 경기장) is a future temporary indoor ice arena which will be built for the 2018 Winter Olympics. It is located in the coastal city of Gangneung. It will be the one of the two venues for ice hockey and will be the venue for the hockey finals. The seating capacity is 10,000. The cost of construction for the Olympics is 73 million USD . Construction should start in September 2013 and be completed in September 2016.
Located at 37.78 128.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
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