Yangpyeong County, Administrative county in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
Yangpyeong County is a county in Gyeonggi Province that covers a wide area centered around the Han River system. The landscape combines farmland and river valleys, with the region stretching across both sides of the waterway and sitting between neighboring cities.
The region has a long history as a transition zone between central and southern Korea, shaped by various settlement patterns. Local temples and sites hold traces from different periods of Korean history.
The Yongmunsa Temple, established in 913, sits at the summit of Yongmun Mountain and features an ancient ginkgo tree designated as Natural Monument 30.
The region is accessible through regional road networks, with bus lines connecting visitors to natural attractions and local sites. There is adequate public transport available for exploring different parts of the county.
At Dumulmeori, two major river branches meet and form a special point where the waters converge. This location attracts photographers especially during seasonal color changes.
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