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Buseoksa
A hillside temple near Yeongju whose Muryangsujeon hall, built around 1376, is among the oldest wooden buildings in Korea, with entasis columns and a long view over receding ridgelines.
20 km · about 25 min drive
Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea · Asia
Yeongju is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Yecheon, 20km from Buseoksa.
Yeongju is a town located in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea. With a population of 84,625, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Yeongju 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 Yeongju to your route.
Yeongju (Korean: 영주; Korean pronunciation: [jʌŋ.dʑu]) is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It has an area of 668.84 square kilometres (258.24 sq mi) and a population of 113,930 people according to the 2008 census. The city borders Bonghwa county to the east, Danyang County of North Chungcheong ProvinceRead more
to the west, Andong and Yecheon county to the south, and Yeongwol County of Gangwon Province to the north.
Buseoksa Temple in Yeongju is outstanding as a representative temple of the Avatamsaka Sect of Silla Buddhism. Sosu Seowon is the first Seowon (Confucian academy) to have had national financial support by way of tax exemptions.
Yeongju is also home to a large Novelis Aluminum plant, employing approximately 1000 workers. This plant provides flat-rolled aluminum sheet products to customers throughout Asia.
The city is an agricultural hub, particularly known for its apples and ginseng.
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Yeongju is located in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 36.8217 latitude, 128.6308 longitude.
Yeongju has a population of approximately 84,625 people, making it a town in South Korea.
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Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
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A hillside temple near Yeongju whose Muryangsujeon hall, built around 1376, is among the oldest wooden buildings in Korea, with entasis columns and a long view over receding ridgelines.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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A UNESCO-listed 600-year-old clan village preserved along a river bend, famous for its traditional mask dance performances.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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