Taebaek (Korean: 태백; Korean pronunciation: [tʰɛ̝.bɛ̝k̚]) is a city in Gangwon Province, South Korea. Its name is shared with that of the Taebaek Mountains. Situated at an elevation of 650 to 700 m (2,130 to 2,300 ft), Taebaek is the second highest city in South Korea, after Pyeongchang.
Etymology
Taebaek in is derived from Taebaeksan, meaning "very bright."
Attractions
Manggyeongsa Temple in Hyeol-dong, at an elevation 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
Transportation
- Taebaek station
Sister cities
- Helong, Jilin, China since August 29, 1995
- Baguio, Philippines since April 25, 2006
- Suzhou, Jiangsu, China since March 8, 2005
- Gao'an, Jiangxi, China since June 23, 2004
- Changchun, Jilin, China since January 18, 2006
See also
- List of cities in South Korea
- List of highest towns by country
References
External links
- Taebaek city government home page
