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Gyeonghogang River (경호강)

경호강

+82-55-970-6411~3
http://tour.sancheong.go.kr/eng/subpage/index.do/

Eoseo-ri, Saengcho-myeon, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Gyeonghogang denotes the 32km-long waterway from Gangjeong Village in Eoseo-ri, Saengcho-myeon, Sancheong-gun to Jinyangho Lake in Jinju. Drivers can enjoy the beautiful scenery around the river as it runs parallel to National Road No. 3.

The river does not have big rocks but has sandy banks and pebbles instead. The current is swift but the rapids are not very turbulent, making the river ideal for rafting. Many adventure seekers come to Gyeonghogang River to enjoy the thrill of rafting.

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Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-55-970-6421~3
Closed: N/A (Open all year round)

Updated 2016.04.09

Admission Fees

Free

Facilities for the Handicapped

Not available

Korean Info. Service

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Interpretation Services Offered

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Access

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[From Seoul Nambu Terminal or Dong Seoul Bus Terminal]
- Take an intercity bus bound for Sancheong Intercity Bus Terminal.
(travel time: 3hr 10min)
- Take a local bus bound for Sancheong-Sancheong or Sancheong-Saengcho (Hwagye, Saengcho, Galjeon) from Sancheong Intercity Bus Terminal.
- Get off at Galjeon Village Bus Stop (6 bus stops)
- The river is about 440m from the bus stop.

Eoseo-ri, Saengcho-myeon, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

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