Sibwang-bong

Sibwang-bong is a peak in Kangwŏn-do, North Korea and has an elevation of 1,082 metres. Sibwang-bong is situated nearby to the locality Suryŏm-dong, as well as near Kŭmjang-dong.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Pyohunsa.

Pyohunsa

Buddhist temple

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P'yohun-sa is a Korean Buddhist temple located on Mount Kumgang, North Korea. Founded in the 7th century under the kingdom of Silla, it is the only one of Mount Kumgang's four great temples to have survived the Korean War. Pyohunsa is situated 3 km northwest of Sibwang-bong.

Sibwang-bong

Type: Peak with an elevation of 1,082 metres
Also known as: “Sibwangbong” and “십왕봉”
Category: landform
Location: Kangwŏn-do, North Korea, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude

38.60888° or 38° 36′ 32″ north

Longitude

128.08475° or 128° 5′ 5″ east

Elevation

1,082 metres (3,550 feet)

Open location code

8QCCJ35M+HV

GeoNames ID

1931836

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