Puk-ch’ŏn
Puk-ch’ŏn is a stream in North Gyeongsang, South Korea. Puk-ch’ŏn is situated nearby to the locality Kŭmjang-ni, as well as near Hangma.Places of Interest
Highlights include Cheomseongdae and Cheonmachong.
Cheomseongdae
Observatory
Photo: phploveme, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Cheomseongdae is an astronomical observatory in Gyeongju, South Korea. Cheomseongdae is the oldest surviving astronomical observatory in Asia, and possibly even the world. Cheomseongdae is situated 3½ km southeast of Puk-ch’ŏn.
Cheonmachong
Photo: Symtux, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Cheonmachong, formerly Tomb No. 155, is a tumulus located in Gyeongju, South Korea. It is located inside the tomb complex Daereungwon. Cheonmachong is situated 3 km south of Puk-ch’ŏn.
Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
Park
Photo: Korea Heritage Service, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond are a Silla-era former palace and artificial pond in Gyeongju, South Korea. They were part of the palace complex of ancient Silla. Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond is situated 4 km southeast of Puk-ch’ŏn.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Gyeongju and Hyeongok-myeon.
Gyeongju
Photo: riNux, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Gyeongju is in North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. The capital of the Silla Kingdom for approximately the whole first millennium CE, Gyeongju is definitely worth visiting if you are interested in Korean history.
Hyeongok-myeon
Town
Hyeongok-myeon is a myeon or a township in the administrative subdivisions of Gyeongju City, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. It is bordered by Hyeongsan River, Cheonbuk-myeon and Yonghwang-dong to the east, Bodeok-dong to the south, Geoncheon-eup to the southwest, Seo-myeon to the west and Angang-eup to the north. Hyeongok-myeon is situated 4 km northwest of Puk-ch’ŏn.
Bomun Lake Resort
Locality
The Bomun Lake Resort or Bomun Tourist Complex is a large tourist complex around Bomun Lake in the city of Gyeongju, South Korea. The resort covers the districts of Bomun-dong, Sinpyeong-dong, Amgok-dong and Cheongun-dong. Bomun Lake Resort is situated 8 km east of Puk-ch’ŏn.
Puk-ch’ŏn
- Type: Stream
- Also known as: “Puk-ch’on”
- Category: body of water
- Location: North Gyeongsang, South Korea, East Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
35.86389° or 35° 51′ 50″ northLongitude
129.20278° or 129° 12′ 10″ eastElevation
30 metres (98 feet)Open location code
8Q7FV673+H4GeoNames ID
1838652
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