Hwagok
Hwagok is a locality in Daehang-myeon, Gimcheon-si, North Gyeongsang. Hwagok is situated nearby to the village Jurye-ri, as well as near the locality Sondari.Places of Interest
Highlights include Hwangaksan and Jikjisa.
Hwangaksan
Peak
Hwangaksan is a mountain of South Korea. It has an elevation of 1,111 metres. Hwangaksan is situated 4 km northwest of Hwagok.
Jikjisa
Buddhist temple
Photo: Crossmr, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Jikjisa is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Seon Buddhism. It is located on the slopes of Hwangaksan in Daehang-myeon, Gimcheon, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It may be one of the oldest temples in South Korea. Jikjisa is situated 3½ km northeast of Hwagok.
Hwagok
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “화곡”
- Location: Daehang-myeon, Gimcheon-si, North Gyeongsang, South Korea, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
36.0874° or 36° 5′ 15″ northLongitude
127.9863° or 127° 59′ 11″ eastElevation
378 metres (1,240 feet)Open location code
8Q893XPP+XGGeoNames ID
1844009
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