racetrack
Inje Speedium
Mountain racetrack and resort circuit in Gangwon province, about 120km east of Seoul, hosting Korean domestic championships and track days.
29 km · about 35 min drive
AsiaSouth KoreaGangwon-do
Yanggu
Gangwon-do, South Korea · Asia
About Yanggu
Yanggu is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Dongmyeon, 42km from Seoraksan National Park.
Yanggu is in Gangwon-do, South Korea, with about 24,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Dongmyeon, about 12 km away.
Yanggu County (Korean: 양구군) is a county in the state of Gangwon, South Korea.
The northern part of Yanggu County was part of the front line for much of the Korean War, and now borders the Demilitarized Zone. Several Korean War battle sites are located in Yanggu County, including Bloody Ridge, Heartbreak Ridge, andRead more
Hill 1179 (Daeusan). Yanggu is located in what is claimed to be the geographic center of the Korean peninsula. Dochon-ri village in Nam-myeon in Yanggu is called the "navel of Korea".
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Yanggu?
Within an hour or so of Yanggu: Inje Speedium (29 km), Hangyeryeong Pass (36 km), Misiryeong Pass (41 km), Seoraksan National Park (42 km).
Are there any good drives near Yanggu?
The nearest famous roads are Hangyeryeong Pass, Misiryeong Pass and Daegwallyeong Pass.
Where is Yanggu?
Yanggu is in Gangwon-do, South Korea, about 12 km from Dongmyeon.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 24,027
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- South Korea
- Region
- Gangwon-do
- Timezone
- Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates
- 38.1058, 127.9894
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in South Korea
Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
Full driving guide for South KoreaTags
Worth the detour from Yanggu
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
mountain pass
Hangyeryeong Pass
A 1,004 m pass on National Route 44 carrying the road over the Taebaek range into Seoraksan, with long sweeping curves and a summit rest area looking down the Osaek valley.
36 km · about 40 min drive
mountain pass
Misiryeong Pass
The old road over the Taebaek mountains to Sokcho, bypassed by a tunnel and now largely empty of traffic, leaving a quiet climb with views to Ulsanbawi's granite domes.
41 km · about 45 min drive
national park
Seoraksan National Park
South Korea's most spectacular national park with jagged granite peaks, autumn foliage, Buddhist temples, and the famous Ulsanbawi Rock.
42 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Nami Island
A crescent-shaped river island famous for its tree-lined avenues and as the filming location of the beloved Korean drama Winter Sonata.
54 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Yanggu
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 36 kmHangyeryeong PassA 1,004 m pass on National Route 44 carrying the road over the Taebaek range into Seoraksan, with long sweeping curves and a summit rest area looking down the Osaek valley.
- 41 kmMisiryeong PassThe old road over the Taebaek mountains to Sokcho, bypassed by a tunnel and now largely empty of traffic, leaving a quiet climb with views to Ulsanbawi's granite domes.
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