Japanese Torreya of Samin-ri

#309 among destinations in South Korea

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The Japanese torreya of Samin-ri is a monumental tree located on the south slope of Mount Naejangsan in Samin-ri, Gangjin, South Korea. The tree belongs to the Torreya nucifera species and is c. 500 years old. It was designated a natural monument in 1962. Before April 2008, it was known as the Torreya tree of Byeongyeong-myeon. ()

Local name: 강진 삼인리 비자나무 Coordinates: 34°42'53"N, 126°49'8"E

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Jeollanam-doSouth Korea

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Nearby attractions include: Geumgoksa.

4.1 miSW
Temple
Geumgoksa
105 min walk • Geumgoksa or Geumgok Temple is a Buddhist temple in Gangjin county, South Jeolla province, South Korea. Its name means "Golden Valley Temple." Three temples and numerous smaller shrines and burial mounds comprise the site. It is noted for its scenic beauty as well as a 3-tiered stone pagoda that dates to the Goryo Dynasty.