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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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
Jeollanam-do, South Korea · Asia
Kurye is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Seungju, 28km from Jirisan National Park.
Kurye is a town located in Jeollanam-do, South Korea. With a population of 30,000, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kurye 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 Kurye to your route.
Gurye (Gurye-gun) is a county in the province of Jeollanam-do, South Korea. Gurye is a small, picturesque farming town situated between Jirisan and the Seomjin River. In the northeastern part of unwavering efforts at the Mt. Jiri. Gurye is the sole designated special tourism and leisure zone in all of Jeollanam-do.Read more
The total size of Gurye County is 443.02 square km, with a modest population of approximately 30,000.
Gurye County is a hiking destination during the spring and autumn seasons. The county hosts a number of yearly festivals such as Sansuyu Flower Festival, the Royal Azalea Festival and the Piagol Valley Maple Festival. Gurye is also home to Korea's first national state park, which houses some of Korea's most important temples such as Hwaeomsa, Cheoneunsa, and Yeongoksa.
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Kurye is located in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 35.2094 latitude, 127.4644 longitude.
Kurye has a population of approximately 30,000 people, making it a town in South Korea.
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Essential numbers in South Korea
Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
Full driving guide for South Korea4 notable places within an hour's 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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
national park
South Korea's first national park, centred on the 1,915-metre Cheonwangbong peak, crossed by the Jeongnyeongchi pass road.
28 km · about 30 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.
36 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
A serene bamboo forest garden in southern Korea with winding paths through dense groves of towering bamboo.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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