Yangyang County facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Yangyang
양양군
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County
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| Korean transcription(s) | ||
| • Hangul | 양양군 | |
| • Hanja | 襄陽郡 | |
| • Revised Romanization | Yangyang-gun | |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Yangyang-gun | |
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Location in South Korea
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| Country |  South Korea |
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| Region | Gwandong | |
| Administrative divisions | 1 eup, 5 myeon | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 628.68 km2 (242.73 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 30,141 | |
| • Density | 50/km2 (100/sq mi) | |
| • Dialect | Gangwon | |
Yangyang County (Yangyang-gun) is a special area in Gangwon Province, South Korea. It's located in the northeast part of the country. About 31,000 people lived there in 2004.
Yangyang is famous for a few things. It's known for its delicious pine mushrooms, called song-i. People also love the fish from here, especially salmon. And if you want to see a beautiful sunrise, Yangyang is a great place to go!
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Exploring Yangyang County
Yangyang County has many interesting places and unique features. It's a place where history, culture, and nature come together.
Yangyang's Airport Story
In 2002, Yangyang opened its own airport, called Yangyang International Airport. It was built to help tourists visit nearby cities like Gangneung and Sokcho. Many visitors wanted to see the amazing Seorak-san national park. However, not enough people used the airport. Because of this, it closed down in 2009.
A Place for Many Beliefs
Yangyang County is special because it brings together five major religions found in South Korea. These are Confucianism, Buddhism, Shamanism, Protestantism, and Roman Catholicism. You can find important sites for all these beliefs in Yangyang.
- The Seonghwangsa is a traditional altar used for shamanistic ceremonies.
- Yangyang Hyanggyo is a Confucian school built way back in 1340. Today, it's mostly a shrine, but some classes are still held there.
- The Yangyang Cathedral was built in 1921. It was destroyed during the Korean War but was later rebuilt.
The Lively Five-Day Market
Yangyang is also proud of its traditional five-day market. It's the biggest market of its kind in the area. People know it for its fresh and high-quality products. The market happens on days that end in 4 and 9. So, if it's the 4th, 9th, 14th, 19th, 24th, or 29th of the month, the market will be open!
Fun Places to Visit
Yangyang County has many beautiful spots for visitors to enjoy.
- Naksansa (洛山寺): A famous Buddhist temple with a long history.
- Uisangdae (義湘台): A pavilion offering stunning views of the ocean, especially at sunrise.
- Junjisaji pagoda (陳田寺址三層石塔): An ancient stone pagoda that shows the area's rich past.
Beautiful Beaches
Yangyang is home to several lovely beaches where you can relax and enjoy the sea.
- Naksan Beach
- Osan Beach
- Dongho Beach
- Hajodae Beach
- Ingu Beach
- Jigyeong Beach
