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Park
Naejangsan
Naejangsan
was given its name because it is said to have many things
hidden within it. The mountain is known as the "Kumgangsan
of Honam" (Kumgangsan is one of the most famous mountains
in North Korea) because during the autumn season the crimson
maple leaves create a view that is not easily forgotten.
The scenery here in autumn is that of blazing maple leaves.
Every season is different. In the spring royal azalea and
cherry blossoms bloom. The mountain turns green in the summer
and winter provides the breathtaking vista of rock cliffs
and snow. Throughout the year a variety of wild flowers bloom
all over the mountain.
Wolchulsan
Wolchulsan
is located in the southern part of Korea. The name, Wolch'ul,
meaning 'Greeting of the Moon' was given to this mountain
because its geographical location lends itself to greeting
the moon first in western Korea. On the top of the mountain
there is a rock floor that can seat about 300 people at one
time.
Kurum Bridge on the side of Palam Falls, connecting Shirubong
with Maebong, is the longest bridge in Korea. In the valley
of the mountain's breast, Chilsong Fall's grand panorama of
the seven waterfalls are astounding. Wolchulsan provides the
most beautiful sunset against the vast Yellow Sea.
Azaleas and royal azaleas in full blossom in spring, cool
waterfalls and misty haze over Ch'onhwangbong in summer, reddish
warm tints in fall, and snowscaped peaks in winter are just
some of the delightful images that await you. The mountain
changes with each season. Wolchulsan is most popular for climbing
druing the thawing season when camellia flowers appear
Tadohae National Park
Tadohae
National Park consists of more than 1700 islands of the Jeonllanam-do
Province including Hongdo (island), Huksando, and Wando and
the surrounding sea. Each island around the park offers beautiful
scenery.
According to the history of the park, this area was the base
of 'the sea kingdom' which a Shilla admiral named Changbogo
established to regulate maritime trade of East Asia in the
early 9th century.
During the Koryo Dynasty (918-1392 A.D.) this area was Koryo's
sea trade route to Sung and Yuan. Years ago huge amounts of
relics was discovered under the sea, which confirmed the historical
facts.It is also one of the nation's best fishing grounds.
Chogyesan
Chogyesan
Mountain Park consists of Yonsanbong Peak, Songkwangsan, and
Chogyesan. There are several famous temples such as Sonamsa,
Songkwang Temple at the foot of beautiful peaks. Sonamsa Temple,
which was built during King Songwang's rule(Paekje Kingdom,
529), boasts its Chogyesan Mountain.
Precious relics such as Sungsonkyo Bridge, Iljumum Gate,
Palsangjon, Taeungjon, Wont'ongjon, and Puljojon(1698), harmonize
with beautiful old apricot trees. Sungsonkyo Bridge(National
Treasure No.400) was built in the shape of a rainbow. From
the valley, you can see the true beauty of Sunsonkyo.
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