Destination Guide: Pohoechon (Gyeonggi-do) in South Korea

Pohoechon
in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

How to get there and get around

Noteable things around

Namhansanseong (Unesco heritage, 28 mi)
Jongmyo Shrine (Unesco heritage, 33 mi)
Changdeokgung Palace Complex (Unesco heritage, 33 mi)
Hwaseong Fortress (Unesco heritage, 45 mi)
Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong (Unesco heritage, 55 mi)
Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty (Unesco heritage, 68 mi)
Historic Villages of Korea: Hahoe and Yangdong (Unesco heritage, 104 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 37.803 and 127.485 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 37° 48' 9" and E 127° 29' 6"
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: 02:15 AM (Friday): Timezone: Asia/Seoul; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 7:17 am and 5:14 pm
Antipode Coordinates:: -34.663 and -54.165 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:: La Paloma
References: This place on Geonames.org

Explore Pohoechon

Pohoechon in Gyeonggi-do is a city in South Korea about 32 mi (or 52 km) north-east of Seoul, the country's capital.

Local time in Pohoechon is now 02:15 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Pohoechon, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is A-306 Airport in a distance of 14 mi (or 22 km), North-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 28 mi (or 45 km), South-West.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Cheongpyeong, Su-dong, Sindong, Chuncheon and Dongnae. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature	3°C / 37 °F
Evening Temperature	10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature	9°C / 49 °F
	0%
Air Humidity	70%
Air Pressure	1020 hPa
Wind Speed	Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions	Overcast clouds, covering 85% of sky
General Conditions	Overcast clouds

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

9°C (48 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

9°C (48 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Sky is clear, calm, clear sky.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

9°C (49 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Sky is clear, calm, clear sky.

Videos from this area

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加平站 | 가평역 | Gapyeong

Published: November 20, 2014
Length: 38:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Walker Eric

http://walkinseoul.blogspot.com/

韓國鐵道京春線ITX青春列車(即將抵達加平가평站) (2013.7.9)

Published: July 12, 2013
Length: 52:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TheM520

加平站 가평역 Gapyeong Station.

[1080p HD] ITX-청춘 #2018 가평 정차영상

Published: July 28, 2013
Length: 14:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Hyeon Choi

Seec Rule Video 2014

Published: October 23, 2014
Length: 50:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JayUnique 제승기

Teaching ESL students about the school rules at our English Camp.

尋找地鐵路線由明洞往加平, 使用韓國地鐵_韓國ing,

Published: November 26, 2014
Length: 26:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Walker Eric

http://walkinseoul.blogspot.com/2014/11/blog-post_12.html.

[1080p HD] 수도권전철 경춘선 #K8030 가평 정차영상

Published: July 28, 2013
Length: 58:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Hyeon Choi

I'll Be Always On Your Side

Published: July 07, 2013
Length: 38:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Watch YourHead

13.07.06 ¡Watch Your Head! (머리조심)

Южная Корея , Кёнгидо , ст.Капёнг ( 가평 ) .

Published: September 03, 2012
Length: 12:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Murat Kazakh ViEW

(Korail) 가평역 Gapyoeng Station

Published: January 30, 2011
Length: 01:08 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: JH Park

가평역, Korail, Gapyoeng Station, 2011.1.30.

[1080p HD] 수도권전철 경춘선 #K8023 가평 발차영상

Published: July 28, 2013
Length: 17:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Hyeon Choi

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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.

Gapyeong County

Gapyeong County is a county in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It was the scene of the Battle of Kapyong, a major battle of the Korean War. Gapyeong is also well known for its natural beauty. It borders the mountainous province of Gangwon on the east. The north branch of the Han River flows through the area. Several reservoirs and resorts are located in the county. Train service to Gapyeong then provides an easy taxi ride to the resort island of Namiseom.

Located at 37.8316, 127.51 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Counties of Gyeonggi Province, Gapyeong

Namiseom

Namisum is a tiny half-moon shaped island located in Chuncheon, South Korea, formed as it was inundated by the rising water of the North Han River as the result of the construction of Cheongpyeong Dam (청평댐) in 1944. Its name originated from General Nami (남이장군), who died at the age of 28 after being falsely accused of treason during the reign of King Sejo, the seventh king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea.

Located at 37.7915, 127.525 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Gangwon Province (South Korea), Islands of South Korea, Visitor attractions in South Korea, Visitor attractions in Gangwon Province (South Korea), Micronations

Sangcheon Station

Sangcheon Station is a railway station on the Gyeongchun Line.

Located at 37.7698, 127.454 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea

Gapyeong Station

Gapyeong Station is a railway station on the Gyeongchun Line. Nearby attractions include the islands of Namiseom and Jarasum.

Located at 37.8242, 127.513 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Gapyeong

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Did you know?

This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Pohoechon, 포회촌, P’ohoe-ch’on

Pohoechon in Gyeonggi-do
Destination Guide South Korea

Pohoechon
in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Explore Pohoechon

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