Daegwallyeong
For the township, see Daegwallyeong-myeon.
| Daegwallyeong | |
| Hangul | 대관령 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 大關嶺 |
| Revised Romanization | Daegwallyeong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Taegwallyŏng |
Daegwallyeong (대관령) is a mountain pass in the Taebaek Mountains of eastern South Korea. It runs between Pyeongchang and Gangneung in Gangwon Province. It rises to 832 metres (2,730 ft) above sea level.[1] It is an important historical pass that connects the regions of Yeongseo and Yeongdong. Daegwallyeong-myeon of Pyeongchang County is named after this pass. Daegwallyeong Museum is located in Gangneung.
Daegwallyeong Sheep
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Coordinates: 37°41′03″N 128°45′15″E / 37.68417°N 128.75417°E
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