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Songhwangdang Destination Guide
Delve into Songhwangdang in South Korea
Songhwangdang in the region of Gyeonggi is a city in South Korea - some 39 mi or ( 63 km ) North-East of Seoul , the country's capital .
Current time in Songhwangdang is now 05:43 AM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Seoul " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Daejeon, Daegu, Seoul, Busan, and Mulgae-mal. While being here, make sure to check out Daejeon . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Songhwangdang ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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YongPyong Ski Resort
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Nami Island, Korea
A single day family trip to Nami Island - a tourist place located in NE of Seoul, about 1 1/2 hours of driving, November, 2009. Autumn is my favorite season and there's virtually nothing to be complai ..
South Korea - Chris Tarango
A short edit of our travel to South Korea, in November 2010. Neither of us knew the language, which made getting lost and discovering a fascinating new world together, an incredible and surreal experi ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Battle of Kapyong
The Battle of Kapyong (22–25 April 1951), also known as the Battle of Jiaping, was fought during the Korean War between United Nations (UN) forces—primarily Australian and Canadian—and the Chinese communist People's Volunteer Army. The fighting occurred during the Chinese Spring Offensive and saw the 27th British Commonwealth Brigade establish blocking positions in the Kapyong Valley, on a key route south to the capital, Seoul.
Located at 37.88 127.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Gapyeong Canada Monument
The Gapyeong Canada Monument is a monument erected to commemorate the sacrifice of the Canadian Forces during the Korean War, especially at the Battle of Kapyong in the Canadian Korean War Memorial Garden. The English text describing the monument reads as follows: Korean War Monument to the Canadian Armed Forces This monument, located at 207-4 Igokri.
Located at 37.88 127.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Gulbongsan Station
Gulbongsan Station is a railway station on the Gyeongchun Line.
Located at 37.84 127.55 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Gadeoksan
Gadeoksan is a mountain in South Korea. Its area extends across Gapyeong County, Gyeonggi-do and the city of Chuncheon in Gangwon-do. Gadeoksan has an elevation of 858 m .
Located at 37.94 127.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Gapyeong County
Gapyeong County is a county in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It was the scene of the Battle of Kapyong, a major battle of the Korean War. Gapyeong is also well known for its natural beauty. It borders the mountainous province of Gangwon on the east. The north branch of the Han River flows through the area. Several reservoirs and resorts are located in the county. Train service to Gapyeong then provides an easy taxi ride to the resort island of Namiseom.
Located at 37.83 127.51 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
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