Destination Guide: Myŏngwŏl (Gangwon-do) in South Korea

Myŏngwŏl
in Gangwon-do, South Korea

How to get there and get around

Noteable things around

Namhansanseong (Unesco heritage, 37 mi)
Jongmyo Shrine (Unesco heritage, 43 mi)
Changdeokgung Palace Complex (Unesco heritage, 43 mi)
Hwaseong Fortress (Unesco heritage, 54 mi)
Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong (Unesco heritage, 63 mi)
Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty (Unesco heritage, 64 mi)
Historic Villages of Korea: Hahoe and Yangdong (Unesco heritage, 103 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 37.868 and 127.652 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 37° 52' 5" and E 127° 39' 8"
Currency and Currency Code:: Won - KRW
Spoken languages:: Korean, English
Local electricity:: 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):: 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:07 AM (Monday): Timezone: Asia/Seoul; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 5:15 am and 7:36 pm
Antipode Coordinates:: -34.663 and -54.165 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:: La Paloma
References: This place on Geonames.org

Delve into Myŏngwŏl

Myŏngwŏl in Gangwon-do is located in South Korea about 42 mi (or 68 km) north-east of Seoul, the country's capital town.

Current time in Myŏngwŏl is now 12:07 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Myŏngwŏl, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is A-306 Airport in a distance of 4 mi (or 6 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in South Korea is Namhansanseong in a distance of 37 mi (or 60 km), South-West.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Sindong, Chuncheon, Dongnae, Hwacheon and Cheongpyeong. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 82 °F

Morning Temperature	12°C / 54 °F
Evening Temperature	25°C / 77 °F
Night Temperature	15°C / 60 °F
	0%
Air Humidity	36%
Air Pressure	1016 hPa
Wind Speed	Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions	Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions	Sky is clear

Monday, 20th of May 2024

25°C (77 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Tuesday, 21st of May 2024

27°C (80 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Wednesday, 22nd of May 2024

27°C (80 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Videos from this area

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World Inline Slalom Series - 2012 Chuncheon - Day 2 - Parallel Slide (3)

Published: August 28, 2012
Length: 24:28 min
Rating: 4 of 5
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Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: July 07, 2014
Length: 24:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: December 10, 2011
Length: 44:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Baegyang-ri Station

Baegyang-ri Station is a railway station on the Gyeongchun Line.

Located at 37.8267, 127.613 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea

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Did you know?

This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
명월, Myŏngwŏl

Myŏngwŏl in Gangwon-do
Destination Guide South Korea

Myŏngwŏl
in Gangwon-do, South Korea

Delve into Myŏngwŏl

Local weather forecast