national park
Jirisan National Park
South Korea's first national park, centred on the 1,915-metre Cheonwangbong peak, crossed by the Jeongnyeongchi pass road.
42 km · about 50 min drive
Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea · Asia
Geumseong sits on the route: 15 minutes from Okgok, 42km from Jirisan National Park.
Geumseong is a town located in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Geumseong 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 Geumseong to your route.
The Seomjin River (Korean: 섬진강) is a river in South Korea. It flows through southeastern North Jeolla Province, eastern South Jeolla Province, and western South Gyeongsang Province province. It flows into the Korea Strait. The Seomjin River originates from Palgongsan and flows for 212.3 kilometers before reaching itsRead more
final destination in Gwangyang, where it enters Gwangyang Bay.
The Seomjingang watershed comprises some 4,896.5 km². This area includes both farmland and a great deal of pristine mountain country, including the Jirisan area. A wide variety of animals are found along the river, including the European otter, Lutra lutra. Principal tributaries include the Boseong River and Yocheon stream.
The name "Seomjin" literally means "toad ferry." This name is believed to date from Hideyoshi's invasions of Korea in the 1590s. According to legend, a swarm of toads blocked the Japanese army from crossing the Seomjin into northern Jeolla.
In August 2020, consecutive days of heavier-than-usual rainfall caused the river to overflow and a levee on river collapsed, resulting in massive flooding. Thousands of residents who lived in villages and towns along the river were left homeless as entire communities were submerged by the floodwaters.
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Geumseong is located in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 34.9645 latitude, 127.7903 longitude.
Geumseong has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in South Korea.
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Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
Full driving guide for South Korea4 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
South Korea's first national park, centred on the 1,915-metre Cheonwangbong peak, crossed by the Jeongnyeongchi pass road.
42 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
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.
42 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
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.
42 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A picturesque harbor city on Korea's southern coast with cable car views, fresh seafood, and a charming old quarter of narrow alleys.
60 km · about 70 min drive
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