Destination Guide: Tongch’ol-li (Jeollabuk-do) in South Korea

Tongch’ol-li
in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea

How to get there and get around

Noteable things around

Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon, the Depositories for the Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks (Unesco heritage, 40 mi)
Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa Dolmen Sites (Unesco heritage, 61 mi)
Historic Villages of Korea: Hahoe and Yangdong (Unesco heritage, 83 mi)
Hwaseong Fortress (Unesco heritage, 107 mi)
Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty (Unesco heritage, 116 mi)
Namhansanseong (Unesco heritage, 119 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 35.758 and 127.394 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 35° 45' 29" and E 127° 23' 36"
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: 08:59 PM (Monday): Timezone: Asia/Seoul; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 5:39 am and 7:15 pm
Antipode Coordinates:: -34.402 and -53.783 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:: Cabo Polonio
References: This place on Geonames.org

Explore Tongch’ol-li

Tongch’ol-li in Jeollabuk-do is a city in South Korea about 127 mi (or 204 km) south of Seoul, the country's capital.

Local time in Tongch’ol-li is now 08:59 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 12 airports in the vicinity of Tongch’ol-li, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is Jeon Ju Airport in a distance of 17 mi (or 28 km), North-West. 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 Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon, the Depositories for the Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks in a distance of 40 mi (or 64 km), East.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Jeonju, Yeonsan, Daejeon, Damyang and Changpyeong. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 16°C / 60 °F

Morning Temperature	17°C / 63 °F
Evening Temperature	15°C / 58 °F
Night Temperature	15°C / 58 °F
	40%
Air Humidity	98%
Air Pressure	1008 hPa
Wind Speed	Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions	Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions	Heavy intensity rain

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

19°C (67 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

22°C (71 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

22°C (72 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Videos from this area

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[농촌체험관광 웰촌] 한국 치즈의 원조, 전북 임실 치즈마을

Published: March 03, 2014
Length: 07:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: September 22, 2012
Length: 03:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: September 24, 2010
Length: 28:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 72daystar

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Published: October 27, 2014
Length: 22:33 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: JH Park

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Published: January 17, 2012
Length: 23:21 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Travel around the world

Maisan Provincial Park is located east of the city of Jeonju. Its most famous feature is the two "horse ear" mountains giving the park its in name in korean. They are two conglomerate peaks...

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Published: May 31, 2009
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Rating: 5 of 5
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충효열행 과 정려문 The lake of Korea in Jeonju city

Published: April 16, 2010
Length: 47:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kim Braveheart

구이마을 kuyi Village: The lake of Korea in Jeonju city 구이 저수지 Korea Spring Color : Mt.Moak. 794m ( 모악산. 母岳山 ).Jeonju city. 전주시 Jeonju city.KOREA Jeonju city(全州市...

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Published: January 31, 2010
Length: 09:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: prkorea88

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Published: March 01, 2010
Length: 07:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kim Braveheart

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Published: January 20, 2010
Length: 11:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: prkorea88

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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.

Jinan County

Jinan County (Jinan-gun) is a county in North Jeolla Province, South Korea.

Located at 35.7917, 127.425 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Counties in North Jeolla Province, Jinan County

Geumdangsa

Geumdangsa or Geumdang Temple is a Korean Buddhist Temple in the Maisan (Horse Ear Mountain) in Jinan County, North Jeolla Province South Korea. Maisan (Horse Ear Mountain) is part of the Maisan Provincial Park complex and visitors to the park frequently visit Geumdangsa on the way to, or from, the better known Tapsa (Pagoda Temple) that lies to the northeast, up the path through the park.

Located at 35.7579, 127.397 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buddhist temples in South Korea

Eunsusa

Eunsusa (literally "Silver Water Temple") is a small Korean Buddhist Temple that sits at the base of Sutmaibong (peak), or Elephant Rock, in the Maisan (Horse Ear Mountain) in Jinan County, North Jeolla Province, South Korea. In addition to Cheongsilbae - Natural Monuments #386, a shrine dedicated to Dangun Wanggeom (the legendary founder of Gojoseon, the first Korean kingdom), and a large drum that anyone can strike, can be found at Eunsusa.

Located at 35.7595, 127.414 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buddhist temples in South Korea

Tapsa

Tapsa (Pagoda Temple) and the Stone Pagodas of Mount Mai is a small Korean Buddhist Temple complex found in the Maisan (Horse Ear Mountain) in Jinan County, North Jeolla Province, South Korea.

Located at 35.7584, 127.411 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buddhist temples in South Korea

Maisan

Maisan is a mountain of Jeollabuk-do, western South Korea. It has an altitude of 686 metres.

Located at 35.7622, 127.405 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains of South Korea, Mountains of North Jeolla Province, Jinan County

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동천리, Tongch’ol-li

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