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Kurye

Jeollanam-do, South Korea · Asia

About Kurye

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.

About Kurye

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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Where is Kurye located?

Kurye is located in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 35.2094 latitude, 127.4644 longitude.

What is the population of Kurye?

Kurye has a population of approximately 30,000 people, making it a town in South Korea.

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Quick Information

Population
30,000
Continent
Asia
Country
South Korea
Region
Jeollanam-do
Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
35.2094, 127.4644

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 Kurye

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

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

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.

28 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Naganeupseong Folk Village

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

Damyang Juknokwon Bamboo Forest

A serene bamboo forest garden in southern Korea with winding paths through dense groves of towering bamboo.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Kurye

  • 63 kmBoseong Green Tea FieldsKorea's largest and most beautiful green tea plantation with rolling hills of meticulously trimmed tea bushes creating a vivid emerald landscape.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kurye.

Seungju

🇰🇷 South Korea

23 km away

Nangen

🇰🇷 South Korea

23 km awayPop. 81,257

Bonggang

🇰🇷 South Korea

24 km away

Juam

🇰🇷 South Korea

26 km away

Ongnyong

🇰🇷 South Korea

26 km away

Kwangyang

🇰🇷 South Korea

28 km awayPop. 89,281

Suncheon

🇰🇷 South Korea

29 km awayPop. 276,375

Sangsa

🇰🇷 South Korea

30 km away

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