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Haeinsa Temple
A remote mountain temple housing the Tripitaka Koreana, the world's most comprehensive collection of Buddhist texts carved on 80,000 woodblocks.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea · Asia
Gimcheon sits on the route: 30 minutes from Chupungnyeong, 36km from Haeinsa Temple.
Gimcheon is a city located in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea. With a population of 150,000, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Gimcheon 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 Gimcheon to your route.
Gimcheon (Korean: 김천; lit. 'gold spring'; Korean pronunciation: [kim.tɕʰʌn]) is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is situated on the major land transportation routes between Seoul and Busan, namely the Gyeongbu Expressway and Gyeongbu Line railway.
In ancient times, Gimcheon was famous for itsRead more
three mountains (Geumo, Daedeok, Hwangak) and two rivers (Gamcheon, Jikjicheon). During the Chosun Dynasty, Gimcheon had one of the five largest markets in the region. The town has also served as the gateway and traffic hub of the Yeongnam region and is particularly proud of its patriots, history and conservative lifestyle.
The slogan of Gimcheon is 'Central Gimcheon', a recognition of the fact that it is situated almost at the center of South Korea.
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Gimcheon is located in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 36.1218 latitude, 128.1198 longitude.
Gimcheon has a population of approximately 150,000 people, making it a city in South Korea.
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Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
Full driving guide for South Korea2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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A remote mountain temple housing the Tripitaka Koreana, the world's most comprehensive collection of Buddhist texts carved on 80,000 woodblocks.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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A UNESCO-listed 600-year-old clan village preserved along a river bend, famous for its traditional mask dance performances.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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