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    Gimcheon - Wikipedia

    Gimcheon is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, with a history dating back to the Samhan period. It is known for its temple Jikjisa, located at the foot of Mt. Hwangaksan, and …

    CountrySouth Korea
    RegionYeongnam
    Area code+82-54
    Administrative divisions1 eup, 14 myeon, 7 dong
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    【Korea City Tour】 Gimcheon - Old and Undeveloped Town - Southern Inland Region
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    【Korea City Tour】 Gimcheon - Old and Undeveloped Town - Southern Inland Region
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    History

    • Samhan Period : called Gammun-guk, Jujoma-guk
    • Three kingdoms : Silla united Gammun-guk and Jujoma-guk and established Gammunju
    • Unified Silla : Gammunju was renamed as Gaeryeonggu… See more

    Culture and sightseeing

    Gimcheon's claim to fame is the temple Jikjisa (직지사), located at the foot of the mountain Hwangaksan. The temple was constructed in 418 (the 2nd year of King Nulji's reign, Silla Dynasty). Jikjisa is an important h… See more

    Cuisine

    Traditional restaurants can be found in almost all of Gimcheon's districts but the largest concentration of such establishments is located at the base of Jikjisa Temple, in the Jikji Culture Park. The Culture Par… See more

    Transportation

    Gimcheon is located along the Gyeongbu Expressway and many major roadways connect the city to other surrounding areas.
    Main transportation connections are via the Gyeongbu Line and the Gyeongbuk Line train lines. In 20… See more

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