Geomryeongso Explained

Geomryeongso
Alt Name:Korean: 검룡소
Map:South Korea
Relief:1
Location: Taebaek, Gangwon Province, South Korea
Coordinates:37.2275°N 128.9186°W
Area Km2:91,745
Governing Body:Cultural Heritage Administration
Hangul:검룡소
Rr:Geomryeongso
Mr:kŏmnyongso

Geomryeongso is a natural spring in South Korea, and is considered to be the source of the Han River, the river that travels through the capital city of Seoul. This spring was designated in 2010 as a national "scenic spot".[1]

History

As the spring was approved to become a national tourist destination, the local government began creating plans in order to preserve the natural environment of the spring as tourist levels increase.[2]

Geography

The spring is located at the foothills of Geumdaebong.The total area of the natural area is about 91745km2.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [태백]태백 검룡소 국가지정문화재 `명승' 지정 ]. Kangwon News . July 2, 2010 . ko.
  2. Web site: [한강발원지 - 검룡소] 4. ‘한강발원지, 검룡소 명소화 전략과 육성방안’ 심포지엄 ]. Kado.net . September 28, 2009 . ko.
  3. Web site: 태백 검룡소 (太白 儉龍沼) . . ko.