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Explore Kwalgae-mal in South Korea
Kwalgae-mal in the region of Gangwon is a town in South Korea - some 96 mi or ( 155 km ) East of Seoul , the country's capital city .
Current time in Kwalgae-mal is now 01:05 AM (Monday) . 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: Joumpo-ri, Yangyang, Withongjok, Daejeon, and Daegu. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Joumpo-ri . 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 Kwalgae-mal ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Eating Gaebul (개불) in Korea
I cannot get into this food. Alive and in water or wriggling on a plate...just gross. Most people call them "sea penises," and I think it's fitting. I ate this at a restaurant in Yang Yang, but you ca ..
Koreans at the Beach
Characteristics of note: - Every single person is fully clothed. - Friends dumping friends into the water. - Boats speeding precariously close to shore. - Older children wearing life-jackets in 3 inch ..
Korean Food
After living in South Korea for four years, I tasted a wide range of Korean food, both good and bad. This video explores the wonders of Korean food. Hope you like the video! ..
EPIK Orientation Maryberry's photos around Yangyang, Korea Rep. (epik orientation august 2010)
Preview of Maryberry's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Learn more about these vi ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Yangyang International Airport
Yangyang International Airport is a small international airport in northeastern South Korea. It is located in Yangyang County, Gangwon Province and was built to serve the nearby areas of Sokcho, Gangneung and Pyeongchang. The airport replaced Gangneung and Sokcho airports. Since 2008, the airport has had no scheduled flights, although there are occasional charters to China, Japan, and Taiwan. China Eastern and China Southern formerly served this airport.
Located at 38.06 128.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Yangyang Pumped Storage Power Station
The Yangyang Pumped Storage Power Station uses the water of the Namdae-Chun River to operate a 1,000 MW pumped storage hydroelectric power scheme, about 10 km west of Yangyang in Gangwon Province, South Korea. The lower reservoir is created by the Yangyang Dam on the Namdae and the upper reservoir by the Inje Dam is located 937 m above the power plant. Construction on the power plant began in 1996 and it was completed and dedicated on September 13, 2006.
Located at 38.02 128.55 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Yangyang County
Yangyang County (Yangyang-gun) is a county in Gangwon Province, South Korea. The county is located in the northeast of the country in Gangwon-do. Its population is about 31,000 (2004). The Yangyang area is well known for its pine mushrooms (song-i), its fish—particularly salmon—and its sunrises. In 2002, Yangyang opened its own airport, serving Busan and two cities in China. The airport also served Gangneung to the south and Sokcho to the north.
Located at 38.07 128.62 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Naksansa
Naksansa or Naksan Temple is a Korean Buddhist temple complex in the Jogye order of Korean Buddhism that stands on the slopes of Naksan Mountain (also called "Obongsan Mountain"). It is located about midway between Sokcho and Yangyang, Gawngwon Province, eastern region of South Korea. Naksansa is one of the few temples in Korea to overlook the Sea of Japan (East Sea).
Located at 38.13 128.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
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 21 km away
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