Destination Guide: Chimgye (Jeollanam-do) in South Korea

Chimgye
in Jeollanam-do, South Korea

How to get there and get around

Noteable things around

Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa Dolmen Sites (Unesco heritage, 52 mi)
Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes (Unesco heritage, 72 mi)
Dongguseonchakjang (marina, (4 mi)
Jeopdoseonchakjang (marina, (4 mi)
Domyeongniseonchakjang (marina, (4 mi)
Songgulliseonchakjang (marina, (4 mi)
Domokseonchakjang (marina, (3 mi)
Hoedongjeonmangdae (observation point, (5 mi)
Mosaseonchakjang (marina, (5 mi)
Chopyeongseonchakjang (marina, (4 mi)
Geumhoseonchakjang (marina, (6 mi)
Modoseonchakjang (marina, (5 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 34.445 and 126.272 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 34° 26' 43" and E 126° 16' 18"
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: 07:22 PM (Sunday): Timezone: Asia/Seoul; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 7:17 am and 5:26 pm
Antipode Coordinates:: -34.402 and -53.783 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:: Cabo Polonio
References: This place on Geonames.org

Delve into Chimgye

Chimgye in Jeollanam-do is a town located in South Korea about 219 mi (or 353 km) south of Seoul, the country's capital town.

Time in Chimgye is now 07:22 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Chimgye, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is Mokpo Airport in a distance of 23 mi (or 36 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in South Korea is Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa Dolmen Sites in a distance of 52 mi (or 84 km), North-East. We saw 10 points of interest near this location.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Muan, Jangheung, Naju, Hancheolli and Hwasun. 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	8°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature	12°C / 53 °F
Night Temperature	10°C / 50 °F
	0%
Air Humidity	54%
Air Pressure	1029 hPa
Wind Speed	Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions	Broken clouds, covering 75% of sky
General Conditions	Broken clouds

Monday, 25th of November 2024

15°C (59 °F)
15°C (60 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

11°C (52 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

11°C (52 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Light rain, high wind, near gale, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

울돌목의 물살

Published: December 12, 2008
Length: 38:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 박형원

울돌목의 물살. 이게 어디로 봐서 바다야?

장성천류진도북놀이

Published: July 26, 2014
Length: 43:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 김남용

2014년 7월 26일.

Dog dreaming running, Jindo Dog in Korea 2015

Published: April 04, 2015
Length: 05:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CasinoLotteryStatistics

Záchranné práce na potopeném jihokorejském trajektu Sewol

Published: April 21, 2014
Length: 52:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Český rozhlas

Záchranáři vyzvedávají další těla z trajektu Sewol, který se potopil u břehu Jižní Koreje. Další informace na: http://www.rozhlas.cz/_zprava/1341409.

Korean Jindo Dog Playing

Published: February 21, 2013
Length: 43:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: poweronia

A Korean Jindo dog playing in yard.

'가고싶은섬' 미숙씨와 관매도 이장님의 바닷일 [섬섬썸]

Published: October 25, 2017
Length: 24:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 대한민국 '섬' Korea Island

[섬섬썸] 둘째날, 이장님을 따라 바닷일에 나서는 윤미숙씨. 이장님의 모자반 작업도 돕고, 꽃게와 문어의 몸싸움 구경도 합니다.

'가고싶은섬' 미숙씨의 관매도 가을여행 [섬섬썸]

Published: October 25, 2017
Length: 26:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 대한민국 '섬' Korea Island

[섬섬썸] 가을 관매도를 찾으면 어마어마한 규모의 메밀꽃밭을 볼 수 있습니다. 섬가꾸기 전문가 윤미숙씨가 이번에는 관매도에서 열리는 메밀꽃축...

봄이 오는 길목, 진도 접도 [와보랑께, 섬으로]

Published: March 15, 2018
Length: 37:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 대한민국 '섬' Korea Island

[와보랑께, 섬으로] 바다에는 봄의 전령사 도다리가 찾아오고, 산에는 노루귀, 산자고 등 봄꽃이 찾아온 진도 접도의 봄풍경. -2011년 제작.

해창수로 첫 내림낚시 월척급에 마릿수까지

Published: March 18, 2019
Length: 38:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 진도조박사

좌대도 없이 진행된 첫 내림낚시.

Trabalhador pescas iha korea do sul

Published: December 26, 2018
Length: 34:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Judas Conceição

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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.

Jindo County

Jindo County (Jindo-gun) is a county in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. It consists of the island of Jindo and several smaller nearby islands. Jindo Bridge connects Jindo county with Haenam county. Together with Jindo Island, Jindo County contains an archipelago of about 230 small islands, of which only 45 are inhabited by 4,855 people. Women make up 52% of the total county population of 41,184. Most of the land is covered by forests (60%) and cultivated fields (30%).

Located at 34.4831, 126.262 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Counties of South Jeolla Province, Jindo County

Jindo (island)

Jindo Island is the third largest island in South Korea. Together with a group of much smaller islands, it forms Jindo County. It is located in South Jeolla province, just off the southwest corner of the Korean peninsula. The island is separated from the mainland by the Myeongnyang Strait; however, this strait is now spanned by the South Korea's longest suspension bridge spanning 484 meters.

Located at 34.4831, 126.262 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of South Korea, Jindo County, Geography of South Jeolla Province, Islands of the Yellow Sea

Nearby places

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Did you know?

This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Chinkei-ri, Chin’gye-ri, Ch’imgye, Ch’imgye-ri, Chimgye, 침계

Chimgye in Jeollanam-do
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Chimgye
in Jeollanam-do, South Korea

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