Location: Buan-gun
Top Things to do in Buan-gun
Top Restaurants in Buan-gun
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6 Sights & Landmarks in Buan-gun That You Shouldn't Miss
Buan County (Buan-gun) is a county in North Jeolla Province, South Korea. It is bounded by the city of Jeongeup on the east, the county of Gochang on the south, the city of Gimje on the north, and Yellow Sea on the west. Buan is divided into 1 eup, 12 myeon, and 503 ri. Buan had a 2001 estimated population of 74,716 people and a 2013 population of 59,164 people with an area of 493.05㎢. Famous people from Buan include Joseon Dynasty kisaeng and poet, Yi Mae-chang. Like many rural areas in southern Korea, it has seen shrinking population with many younger people moving north to larger cities such as Seoul. This county should not be confused with Muan, the NEW capital of South Jeolla Province.
Restaurants in Buan-gun
1. Gaeamsa Temple
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
2. Naesosa Temple
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By Experience619919
Thanks to Amanda for directions to local bus stop in Buan. The one for Naesosa is directly outside the Hi Dental Clinic and the timetable is attached. On the first Saturday of November there was a concert at Naesosa, only one a year apparently, brilliant. Lovely (but steep) trails around.
3. Gomso Salt Field
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
