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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.
41 km · about 45 min drive
Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea · Asia
Gumi sits on the route: 25 minutes from Jenzan, 41km from Haeinsa Temple.
Gumi is a city located in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea. With a population of 404,691, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Gumi 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 Gumi to your route.
Gumi (Korean: 구미; Korean pronunciation: [ku.mi]) is the second largest and most densely populated city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is located on the Nakdong River, halfway between Daegu and Gimcheon, also lies on the Gyeongbu Expressway and Gyeongbu Line railway which are the principal traffic routesRead more
of the country.
The city is an industrial centre of the country with many companies, including Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, LG Display, having a manufacturing presence and R&D Centres there.
The primary industries are electronics and IT Manufacturing such as smartphones, tablet computers, 5G and 6G networking equipment, semiconductors, OLED and other displays, carbonated fibres, rubber, plastic and metal products. In Gumi, 1,772 companies employ over 80,000 workers. It is the largest scale in Korea. In 2009, the city exported the largest amount in the country and accounted for 96.9% of trade surplus of South Korea in 2000 to 2009.
The birthplace of South Korean president Park Chung Hee is in the city.
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Gumi is located in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 36.1136 latitude, 128.3360 longitude.
Gumi has a population of approximately 404,691 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.
41 km · about 45 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.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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