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Changpyeong

Jeollanam-do, South Korea · Asia

About Changpyeong

Changpyeong is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Damyang, 10km from Damyang Juknokwon Bamboo Forest.

Changpyeong is a town located in Jeollanam-do, South Korea. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Changpyeong sits in South Korea, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Seoul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Changpyeong to your route.

About Changpyeong

May 18th National Cemetery (Korean: 국립5·18민주묘지; Hanja: 國立5·18民主墓地) is a cemetery for those who participated in the Gwangju Uprising. Built by the government of South Korea in 1997, it is located in Gwangju. Every May, on the anniversary of the uprising, it is common for citizens to visit the cemetery to honor the dead.

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Where is Changpyeong located?

Changpyeong is located in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 35.2390 latitude, 127.0179 longitude.

What is the population of Changpyeong?

Changpyeong has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in South Korea.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Asia
Country
South Korea
Region
Jeollanam-do
Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
35.2390, 127.0179

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in South Korea

Police
112
Ambulance
119
Fire
119
Driving side
right

Tourist helpline (English): 1330.

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Worth the detour from Changpyeong

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Damyang Juknokwon Bamboo Forest

A serene bamboo forest garden in southern Korea with winding paths through dense groves of towering bamboo.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Seonamsa

A quiet Buddhist temple on the flank of Jogyesan, approached over Seungseongyo, a 17th-century granite arch bridge that forms a perfect circle with its reflection in the stream.

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Naganeupseong Folk Village

A walled Joseon-era town still inhabited, with thatched-roof houses inside 1.4 km of stone rampart that can be walked in full. Unlike most folk villages, residents farm the surrounding fields.

47 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Boseong Green Tea Fields

Korea's largest and most beautiful green tea plantation with rolling hills of meticulously trimmed tea bushes creating a vivid emerald landscape.

57 km · about 65 min drive

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  • 57 kmBoseong Green Tea FieldsKorea's largest and most beautiful green tea plantation with rolling hills of meticulously trimmed tea bushes creating a vivid emerald landscape.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Changpyeong.

Damyang

🇰🇷 South Korea

9 km awayPop. 44,800

Gwangju

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13 km awayPop. 1,401,235

Hwasun

🇰🇷 South Korea

20 km awayPop. 59,914

Masan

🇰🇷 South Korea

21 km awayPop. 434,371

Dongbok

🇰🇷 South Korea

21 km away

Jangseong

🇰🇷 South Korea

22 km awayPop. 42,129

Ingye

🇰🇷 South Korea

22 km away

Dongmyeon

🇰🇷 South Korea

23 km away

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