Taebaek

Taebaek is a city in Gangwon province, South Korea. Its name is shared with that of the Taebaek Mountains. Situated in 650 m ~ 700 m, Taebaek is the highest city in South Korea.

Attractions

Manggyeongsa Temple in Hyeol-dong, at an altitude of 1,460 meters on the Taebaek Mountains, is a temple built to enshrine the statue of the Bodhisattva of wisdom. It was built by Jajang, a Silla Dynasty monk. The "Dragon Spring" at the entrance of the temple is known as the highest spring in Korea.

Climate

Sister cities

Helong, Jilin since August 29, 1995

Baguio City, Philippines since April 25, 2006

Suzhou, China since March 8, 2005

Gaoan, China since June 23, 2004

Changchun, China since January 18, 2006

See also

References

External links

Coordinates: 37°10′N 128°59′E / 37.167°N 128.983°E / 37.167; 128.983