Destination Guide: Hap’yŏng (Jeollabuk-do) in South Korea

Hap’yŏng
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, 41 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, 106 mi)
Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty (Unesco heritage, 116 mi)
Namhansanseong (Unesco heritage, 119 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 35.766 and 127.372 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 35° 45' 57" and E 127° 22' 20"
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: 05:17 PM (Saturday): Timezone: Asia/Seoul; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 7:14 am and 5:19 pm
Antipode Coordinates:: -34.402 and -53.783 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:: Cabo Polonio
References: This place on Geonames.org

Discover Hap’yŏng

Hap’yŏng in Jeollabuk-do is a town in South Korea about 126 mi (or 203 km) south of Seoul, the country's capital city.

Current time in Hap’yŏng is now 05:17 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 12 airports near Hap’yŏng, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is Jeon Ju Airport in a distance of 16 mi (or 26 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 41 mi (or 66 km), East.

When in this area, 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: 10°C / 50 °F

Morning Temperature	2°C / 36 °F
Evening Temperature	6°C / 43 °F
Night Temperature	5°C / 41 °F
	0%
Air Humidity	41%
Air Pressure	1028 hPa
Wind Speed	Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions	Broken clouds, covering 71% of sky
General Conditions	Broken clouds

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

12°C (53 °F)
6°C (44 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

14°C (57 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

10°C (51 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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Birding in South Korea Chuseok Edition

Published: September 24, 2010
Length: 28:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 72daystar

Rare Japanese Wagtail video, wildflowers, and scenery in South Korea,

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Published: October 27, 2014
Length: 22:33 min
Rating: 4 of 5
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South Korea: the horse-ear peaks and temples at Maisan provincial Park, a korean highlight

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
Length: 02:30 min
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...

관광대국 대한민국을 위하여---3

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

a big country for Tourism ; KOREA KOREA Jeonju Hanok village.전주한옥마을. 全州市韓屋村. Jeonju city(全州市.전주시). North Jeolla Province(전라북도).

회전목마: KOREA Zoo 전주동물원 (韓國全州市動物園): Jeonju city

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

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Korea History Channel : 반구대 암각화 보존 방안? 蔚山大谷里盤龜臺岩刻畵

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

Korea History Channel : 반구대 암각화 보존 방안?蔚山大谷里盤龜臺岩刻畵 bangudae a mural (painting) ; a wall painting; a fresco of rock : Ulsan city .gyeongsang Province .KOREA Je...

Korea Food 호떡Ho-ddeok Korea pancake stuffed[filled]

Published: March 01, 2010
Length: 58:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kim Braveheart

Korea Food " 호떡Ho-ddeok "Korea pancake stuffed[filled] with brown sugar : Jeonju city KOREA （전주시. 全州市）.North Jeolla Province. Jeonju Hanok village ( 전주한옥마을....

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Published: December 14, 2009
Length: 28:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kim Braveheart

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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.

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 1 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 2 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 2 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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains of South Korea, Mountains of North Jeolla Province, Jinan County

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