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.
32 km · about 35 min drive
Jeollabuk-do, South Korea · Asia
Nangen sits on the route: 25 minutes from Donggye, 32km from Jirisan National Park.
Nangen is a town located in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea. With a population of 81,257, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Nangen 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 Nangen to your route.
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Nangen is located in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 35.4100 latitude, 127.3858 longitude.
Nangen has a population of approximately 81,257 people, making it a town in South Korea.
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Essential numbers in South Korea
Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
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national park
South Korea's first national park, centred on the 1,915-metre Cheonwangbong peak, crossed by the Jeongnyeongchi pass road.
32 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
A serene bamboo forest garden in southern Korea with winding paths through dense groves of towering bamboo.
37 km · about 45 min 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.
46 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
A charming neighborhood of over 700 traditional hanok buildings, considered the birthplace of Korean bibimbap and home to vibrant cultural traditions.
50 km · about 55 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.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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