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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
AsiaSouth KoreaGyeongsangbuk-do
Yeongju
Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea · Asia
About Yeongju
Yeongju is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Yecheon, 20km from Buseoksa.
Yeongju is in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, with about 85,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Yecheon, about 24 km away.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Yeongju?
Within an hour or so of Yeongju: Buseoksa (20 km), Andong Hahoe Village (33 km).
Are there any good drives near Yeongju?
The nearest famous roads are Daegwallyeong Pass and Hangyeryeong Pass.
Where is Yeongju?
Yeongju is in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, about 24 km from Yecheon.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 84,625
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- South Korea
- Region
- Gyeongsangbuk-do
- Timezone
- Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates
- 36.8217, 128.6308
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in South Korea
Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Andong Hahoe Village
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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