Samwon
in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
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Ulsan Airport (15 mi) - Pohang Airport (20 mi)
- Daegu Airport (32 mi)
- Gimhae International Airport (43 mi)
- Jinhae Airport (52 mi)
- Uljin Airport (71 mi)
- Yecheon Airport (76 mi)
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Tsushima Airport (103 mi) - Cheongju International Airport (115 mi)
- Fukuoka Airport (167 mi)
- Gimpo International Airport (182 mi)
- Gyeongju Historic Areas (Unesco heritage, 2 mi)
- Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple (Unesco heritage, 8 mi)
- Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon, the Depositories for the Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks (Unesco heritage, 62 mi)
- Historic Villages of Korea: Hahoe and Yangdong (Unesco heritage, 66 mi)
- Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty (Unesco heritage, 107 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 35.768 and 129.200 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 35° 46' 4" and E 129° 11' 58"
- 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: 07:11 AM (Thursday)
- Timezone: Asia/Seoul
- UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:22 am and 7:16 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -34.046 and -53.541 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Punta del Diablo - References
- This place on Geonames.org
Delve into Samwon
Samwon in Gyeongsangbuk-do is a town located in South Korea about 175 mi (or 281 km) south-east of Seoul, the country's capital town.
Time in Samwon is now 07:11 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 11 airports closer to Samwon, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is Ulsan Airport in a distance of 15 mi (or 24 km), South-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 Gyeongju Historic Areas in a distance of 2 mi (or 3 km), North-East. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ulsan, Ocheon, Gampo, Pohang and Singwang. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 55 °F
| Morning Temperature | 11°C / 51 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 13°C / 55 °F |
| Night Temperature | 7°C / 45 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 1% |
| Air Humidity | 71% |
| Air Pressure | 1018 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from South-West |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky |
| General Conditions | Light rain |
Thursday, 9th of May 2024
21°C (70 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Friday, 10th of May 2024
25°C (77 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Saturday, 11th of May 2024
24°C (74 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Scattered clouds, fresh breeze.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Hilton Gyeongju
Hyundai Gyeongju
Videos from this area
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Tours-TV.com: Gyeongju National Museum
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Tours-TV.com: Silla Kingdom History Journey
South Korea : Gyeongju. See on map http://tours-tv.com/en/Silla-Kingdom-History-Journey .
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Tours-TV.com: Silla Royal Tombs
South Korea : Gyeongju. See on map http://tours-tv.com/en/Silla-Royal-Tombs .
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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.
Hwangnyongsa
Hwangnyongsa, or Hwangnyong Temple, is the name of a former Buddhist temple in the city of Gyeongju, South Korea. Built in the 6th century, it was the center of state-sponsored Buddhism during the Silla and Unified Silla eras. Its name means "Golden/Yellow Dragon Temple" or "Emperor/Imperial Dragon Temple. " Archaeological excavations and other scientific studies of the temple began in April 1976 and continue today.
Namsan (Gyeongju)
Namsan (남산, "South Mountain") is a 494-meter peak in the heart of Gyeongju National Park, just south of Gyeongju, South Korea. The mountain is within easy reach from the city and attracts a large number of national tourists. Namsan covers an area of about 8 km (north-south) by 12 km (east-west). Some 180 peaks are counted, of which Geumobong (468 m) and Gouibong (495 m) are the best-known. There are about 40 valleys.
Poseokjeong
The Poseokjeong (Pavilion of Stone Abalone) site near Namsan in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do South Korea, was built in the Unified Silla period. The site once featured a royal pavilion–said to have been the most beautiful royal villa of the time—, but the only remains today is a granite water feature. This abalone-shaped watercourse highlights the importance of water in traditional Korean gardens. The "Poseokjeong" is consisting of several hand-carved stone pieces.
Gyeongju Historic Areas
The Gyeongju Historic Areas of South Korea were designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000. The protected areas encompass the ruins of temples and palaces, outdoor pagodas and statuary, and other cultural artifacts left by the Silla Kingdom. The historic areas are sometimes known as one of the largest outdoor museums in the world.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Samwon.
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Samwon, 삼원
