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

Wŏnju
in Gangwon-do, South Korea

How to get there and get around

Noteable things around

Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty (Unesco heritage, 30 mi)
Namhansanseong (Unesco heritage, 43 mi)
Hwaseong Fortress (Unesco heritage, 52 mi)
Jongmyo Shrine (Unesco heritage, 55 mi)
Changdeokgung Palace Complex (Unesco heritage, 55 mi)
Historic Villages of Korea: Hahoe and Yangdong (Unesco heritage, 64 mi)
Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong (Unesco heritage, 90 mi)
Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon, the Depositories for the Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks (Unesco heritage, 108 mi)
Gyeongju Historic Areas (Unesco heritage, 129 mi)
Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple (Unesco heritage, 133 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 37.351 and 127.945 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 37° 21' 5" and E 127° 56' 43"
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: 01:08 AM (Friday): Timezone: Asia/Seoul; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 5:47 am and 7:07 pm
Antipode Coordinates:: -34.663 and -54.165 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:: La Paloma
References: This place on Wikipedia; This place on Geonames.org

Delve into Wŏnju

Wŏnju in Gangwon-do with it's 243,387 habitants is located in South Korea about 55 mi (or 89 km) east of Seoul, the country's capital town.

Current time in Wŏnju is now 01:08 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 11 airports close to Wŏnju, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is Wonju Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 10 km), North. 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 Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty in a distance of 30 mi (or 48 km), East.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 72 °F

Morning Temperature	10°C / 50 °F
Evening Temperature	19°C / 67 °F
Night Temperature	15°C / 59 °F
	0%
Air Humidity	35%
Air Pressure	1010 hPa
Wind Speed	Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions	Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions	Sky is clear

Friday, 19th of April 2024

22°C (71 °F)
15°C (58 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

19°C (66 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

15°C (59 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

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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.

Wonju

Wonju is the most populous city in Gangwon province, South Korea. Wonju is a city approximately 90 miles east of Seoul and the capital can be reached within 1hr 30minutes by bus or train. Wonju is home to three major universities (one of them Sangji University, known for it's Tourism and Korean Medicine departments) which attract many students from Seoul and elsewhere. They provide facilities to host sporting and musical events throughout the year.

Located at 37.3417, 127.921 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities in Gangwon Province (South Korea), Wonju

First and Second Battles of Wonju

The First and Second Battles of Wonju (French: Bataille de Wonju), also known as the Wonju Campaign or the Third Phase Campaign Eastern Sector (Chinese: 第三次战役东线; pinyin: Dì Sān Cì Zhàn Yì Dōng Xiàn), was a series of engagements between North Korean and United Nations (UN) forces during the Korean War. The battle took place from December 31, 1950 to January 20, 1951 around the South Korean town of Wonju.

Located at 37.3417, 127.921 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Conflicts in 1951, 1951 in Korea, Battles of the Korean War, Battles involving North Korea, Battles involving South Korea, Battles of the Korean War involving China, Battles of the Korean War involving France, Battles of the Korean War involving Greece, Battles of the Korean War involving the Netherlands, Battles of the Korean War involving the United States

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Did you know?

This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Genshū, Wŏnju, WJU, Вонджу

Wŏnju in Gangwon-do
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Wŏnju
in Gangwon-do, South Korea

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