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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.
51 km · about 60 min drive
North Chungcheong, South Korea · Asia
Yeongdong sits on the route: 15 minutes from Simcheon, 51km from Haeinsa Temple.
Yeongdong is a town located in North Chungcheong, South Korea. With a population of 43,680, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Yeongdong 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 Yeongdong to your route.
Yeongdong County (Korean: 영동군) is a county in North Chungcheong Province, South Korea. The county should not be confused with the similarly named Yeongdong region. During the Korean War, this county was the site of the No Gun Ri Massacre.
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Yeongdong is located in North Chungcheong, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 36.1750 latitude, 127.7764 longitude.
Yeongdong has a population of approximately 43,680 people, making it a town in South Korea.
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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.
51 km · about 60 min drive
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