Gimcheon ( Korean : 김천 ; lit. gold spring; Korean pronunciation: [kim.tɕʰʌn] ) is a city in North Gyeongsang Province , South Korea. It is situated on the major land transportation routes between Seoul and Busan , namely the Gyeongbu Expressway and Gyeongbu Line railway.
15-539: In ancient times, Gimcheon was famous for its three mountains (Geumo, Daedeok, Hwangak) and two rivers (Gamcheon, Jikjicheon). During the Chosun Dynasty, Gimcheon had one of the five largest markets in the region. The town has also served as the gateway and traffic hub of the Yeongnam region and is particularly proud of its patriots, history and conservative lifestyle. The slogan of Gimcheon is 'Central Gimcheon',
30-649: A beauty pageant, a grape fair, sales and food fair introducing various grape foods are offered every July in the downtown area. An annual sporting event held at the Sport City every May. Traditional military band performances and ballroom dancing are also offered, in addition to various food events. An annual festival at the Gimcheon Art Hall every October emphasizing the importance of family through plays and dramatic performances. Traditional restaurants can be found in almost all of Gimcheon's districts but
45-556: A day (10:10, 14:10, 18:10), 3 hour ride). - Get on the bus (No. 11, No. 111) to Jikjisa Temple at Gimcheon Station or Gimcheon Bus Terminal(25 minute ride). Mt. Hwangaksan (1,111m in elevation), home of Jikjisa, is located in the Sobaeksan Mountains. The area is a habitat for many cranes that reside on this mountain. This location is also known for its pine forests, streams, fall foliage and snowscapes. Other natural and outdoor cultural properties: Various events including
60-507: A newly constructed KTX station, Gimcheon-Gumi Station opened on the outskirts of the city center The district around this new KTX station is slowly expanding, however, currently it is only accessible by vehicle, local bus or taxi. From the KTX station to Gimcheon Train Station (the main downtown shopping center) via taxi, it is roughly a 15,000 to 20,000₩ expense. In 2004, it was reported that
75-558: A recognition of the fact that it is situated almost at the center of South Korea. ‹The template Manual is being considered for merging .› Gimcheon's claim to fame is the temple Jikjisa ( 직지사 ), located at the foot of the mountain Hwangaksan. The temple was constructed in 418 (the 2nd year of King Nulji's reign, Silla Dynasty). Jikjisa is an important head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. This temple
90-782: Is also designated as Asian Highway 1 . Gyeongbu Name for Seoul–Busan corridor in Korea [REDACTED] This article relies largely or entirely on a single source . Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page . Please help improve this article by introducing citations to additional sources . Find sources: "Gyeongbu" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR ( February 2021 ) Gyeongbu Hangul 경부 Hanja 京 釜 Revised Romanization Gyeongbu McCune–Reischauer Kyŏngbu The name Gyeongbu refers to
105-512: Is in perfect harmony with the nearby valley and pine forest. The foliage in fall is particularly breathtaking. It features Birojeon Hall (also known as 'Cheonbuljeon Hall'), in which approximately 1,000 Buddha statues are enshrined, along with a thousand year old arrowroot. Iljumun Gate, Daeungjeon Hall (one of the most famous architectural structures of the Joseon Dynasty) and a 1.63m-tall Seated Stone Buddhist Statue (Treasures No. 319) from
120-572: Is relatively well-connected to a convenient train and bus service. Jikjisa Station is located at the foot of the mountain, along the Gyeongbu Line railroad. It is served only by local commuter trains, which run twice daily in each direction. Overnight or weekend temple stay programs are available at the main complex. Temple admission fees: Adults: 2,500 won Youth: 1,500 won Children: 1,000 won ＊Free: ages under 6 and over 65 Directions to Jikjisa: - Dong Seoul Terminal to Gimcheon (Departure 3 times
135-814: The Seoul – Busan corridor in South Korea . It is used as the name of the Gyeongbu railway line and Gyeongbu Expressway , both of which connect Seoul—the South Korean capital and largest city—to Busan—the largest port and second-largest city. The name "Gyeongbu" is formed from the first characters in the names " Gyeongseong " 경성 ( 京 城 ) and "Busan" 부산 ( 釜 山 ). References [ edit ] ^ The Korean Journal of Policy Studies . Graduate School of Public Administration, Seoul National University. 2014. pp. 135–137. Archived from
150-728: The Unified Silla Period, can also be found on the temple grounds. Jikjisa is believed to have been first constructed by the Goguryeo monk Ado in the year 418, long before Buddhism gained general acceptance in Silla. Jikjisa was largely destroyed during the Seven Year War in the 1590s. The reconstruction of the temple spanned from 1610 to about 1670. Jikjisa is possibly one of the oldest temples in South Korea and it
165-480: The city center is divided into seven dong , or precincts. 36°08′N 128°06′E / 36.133°N 128.100°E / 36.133; 128.100 Gyeongbu Expressway The Gyeongbu Expressway ( Korean : 경부고속도로 ; Asian Highway Network [REDACTED] AH 1 ) is the second oldest and most heavily travelled expressway in South Korea , connecting Seoul to Suwon , Daejeon , Gumi , Daegu , Gyeongju , Ulsan and Busan . It has
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#1732772513293180-702: The largest concentration of such establishments is located at the base of Jikjisa Temple, in the Jikji Culture Park. The Culture Park features an ample selection of both local and traditional specialities. Gimcheon is located along the Gyeongbu Expressway and many major roadways connect the city to other surrounding areas. Main transportation connections are via the Gyeongbu Line and the Gyeongbuk Line train lines. In 2010,
195-494: The past, this section was a part of Gyeongbu Expressway, but in 2002 the Seoul Metropolitan Government has takes control of this segment from Korea Expressway Corporation . As a results, this expressway became a part of Seoul Special Metropolitan Route 06 . However, the name remains the same, on Traffic Broadcasting System , it is still called Gyeongbu Expressway or the name "Sigugan", and this section
210-614: The population was 144,587, including 143,527 Koreans and 1,060 non-Koreans. While Gimcheon is much smaller compared to its nearby counterparts, there is a sizeable expat community scattered amongst the seven district neighborhoods. As of 2013, there are an estimated 40 to 60 expats residing within the city limits, most employed as English teachers through the government run EPIK (English Program in Korea) and TaLK programs. The outlying regions of Gimcheon are divided into fourteen myeon (or townships) and one eup (or large village). In addition,
225-573: The route number 1, signifying its role as South Korea's most important expressway. The entire length from Seoul to Busan is 416 kilometers (258 mi) and the posted speed limit is 100 kilometers per hour (62 mph), enforced primarily by speed cameras. Inspired by the Autobahn during a trip to Germany, South Korean President Park Chung Hee proposed the construction of the Gyeongbu Expressway as an election pledge in 1967. In
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