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Hamyeol

Jeollabuk-do, South Korea · Asia

About Hamyeol

Hamyeol sits on the route: 10 minutes from Yongan, 34km from Jeonju Hanok Village.

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

On a road trip, Hamyeol 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 Hamyeol to your route.

About Hamyeol

Mireuksa (Korean: 미륵사; Hanja: 彌勒寺) was the largest Buddhist temple in the ancient Korean kingdom of Baekje. The temple was established in 602 by King Mu and is located 36.012083 N, 127.031028 E, modern Iksan, North Jeolla Province, South Korea. The site was excavated in 1980, disclosing many hitherto unknown facts

Read more about Baekje architecture. Mireuksaji Stone Pagoda is one of two extant Baekje pagodas. It is also the largest as well as being among the oldest of all Korean pagodas. The legend of the creation of Mireuksa is told in the Samguk yusa. King Mu and his queen were said to have seen a vision of Maitreya at a pond on Yonghwasan. The King promptly had the pond drained to establish the Mireuksa temple complex. The nine-storey wooden pagoda that once stood in the center of the complex is said to have been the work of Baekje master craftsman Abiji. Designated South Korean Historic Site No. 150, Mireuksa has been partially restored and now includes a museum. On 20 June 2018, the second restoration of the Mireuksa pagoda was completed.

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Where is Hamyeol located?

Hamyeol is located in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 36.0759 latitude, 126.9641 longitude.

What is the population of Hamyeol?

Hamyeol 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
Jeollabuk-do
Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
36.0759, 126.9641

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 Hamyeol

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

landmark

Jeonju Hanok Village

A charming neighborhood of over 700 traditional hanok buildings, considered the birthplace of Korean bibimbap and home to vibrant cultural traditions.

34 km · about 40 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Hamyeol.

Yongan

🇰🇷 South Korea

5 km away

Yŏnmu

🇰🇷 South Korea

14 km awayPop. 25,015

Iksan

🇰🇷 South Korea

15 km awayPop. 307,000

Namsa

🇰🇷 South Korea

18 km awayPop. 23,587

Nonsan

🇰🇷 South Korea

18 km awayPop. 43,845

Buyeo

🇰🇷 South Korea

23 km awayPop. 59,823

Gyuam

🇰🇷 South Korea

23 km away

Gunsan

🇰🇷 South Korea

25 km awayPop. 264,656

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