Natural Reserve

Chombong Mountain
Chombong mountain(1,418m) takes up the southern part of Soraksan National Park.

It is a separate mountain from Soraksan in the area around Hangyeryong(pass), but in coming up the ridge through Koraegol, you can see the Chujongol and Shibidam valleys lying behind the where the two mountains meet making a perfect mountain.

Mindung Mountain
Mindung Mountain(1,118m) is famous for its limestone caves which are supposed to be the largest in East Asia. This gently sloped mountain is completely covered with azaleas, look out over a vast plain.

There are several famous tourist attractions including Koebyong-gol which is surrounded by rock walls and Palgudok which is noted for its limestone caves.

Miruk Mountain
The Miruk mountain is located in the Ch'aryong mountain range connected to the T'aebaksan mountain range. The mountain with several peculiar-shaped rocky peaks and old pine trees brings to mind the image of a oriental painting.

It was named Miruksan since an image of Buddha is carved on a rocky cliff behind Hwangsansa. Although the mountain is high, tourists can enjoy hiking along its gentle ridge and path.

Yonghwa Mountain
There are some lakes surrounding the mountain; P'aroho(lake) in the North, Ch'unch'onho(lake) in the West, and Soyangho (lake) in the South.

It was named Yonghwasan by the legendary story of a dragon rising to heaven. Songbulryong(pass), which connects Yonghwasan and Obongsan has a place which is believed to be a site of an ancient temple called Songbul temple. There are legendary 'P'algyong'(translated as 'Eight Beauties') in this region: gentle tinkling sound of the wind-bell from the temple in the evening, the mist and clouds above Yonghwasan, the crystal-clear stream of Wonch'on-ri Valley, the bright moon above Puyongsan, autumn-tinted Chugyopsan, and finally the fish in Kuunso(pond).

In addition, one can find several uniquely-shaped stones and rocks in Yonghwasan, such as Kwangbawi, Shimbawi, Kkokchibawi, Magwihalmibawi and Padukbawi whose names, in fact, derived from their peculiar resemblance to various objects and interesting human features.

Kyebang Mountain
Kyebang mountain is the fifth high mountain in South Korea after Hallasan, Chirisan, Soraksan, and Tokyusan. It is high and gigantic, but its appearance is elegant. It is full of natural forest.

Its appearance is similar to Taech'ongbong of Soraksan, and the environment is so well-protected that it has been designated as an ecosystem protection area. Around the ridgeline, the autumn oak leaves are fabulous. During the non-snow season, it takes three hours up to the top. The wonderful view at the top of the mountain is the best in the area. Vaguely seen is the wide valley of Soraksan and Chombongsan in the north. Noinbong and Taegwanryong ridge in the east, and Hwoeryongbong and T'aegisan beyond Unduryong in the west make up a panoramic view.

There is the famous Pangadarionch'on in Kyebangsan. Natural forests such as fir forest near Pangadarionch'on are also worthwhile to visit.

Noinbong
Noinbong, a peak a distance from Odaesan, is the source of the Ch'onghak stream. It has a beautiful valley, so it is called Sokumgang of Ch'onghak-dong. But most people know Sokumgang well, not Noinbong. It is famous for its frozen corn throughout the Chingogae(pass).

Paektoksan/Sajasan
Sajasan is included in Paekdoksan, because both are connected by a ridge running for about 4km. You can start your climb from Pomhung-ri under the southern valley in Sajasan, or climb from Munchae or Unkyo-ri, the northern ridge in Paekdoksan mountain, which gives a different feeling and impression of the mountain.

There are rocks of fantastic shapes and pine forest in various places of the ridge. In the main valley of Paekdoksan, a virgin forest is well preserved. Saja mountain stands 3.5Km from Paekdoksan. Sajasan was called Sajaesan originally. Sajae means four treasures, including lacquer, honey, mountain ginseng, clay. It originates from the legend that nobody died of hunger in Sajae mountain due to these four treasures.

Pongbok Mountain
It is called " Bongbok mountain' because the physical aspect of the mountain is similar to a Chinese phoenix. Bongbok well located at the back of the mountain, is the source of Som river.

Its valley is as deep as a mountain's height. The clear and transparent water there provides all the features a good mountain needs. Fatasia shoots and edible mountain herbs, which are collected in the spring, and swamps and streams help one feel freshness in the summer. In autumn, there are plenty of tinted leaves because the mountain is high and trees are abundant.