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계룡산 (Gyeryongsan Mountain)

계룡산

Gyeryongsan Mountain

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Address
777 Hakbong-ri Banpo-myeon Gongju-si Chungcheongnam-do충남 공주시 반포면 동학사1로 327-6

About

  • The mountain is 845 meters high.
  • It consists of about 20 peaks, including the main peak Cheonhwangbong, as well as Yeoncheonbong, Sambulbong, Gwaneumbong, and Hyeongjebong.
  • The overall ridge line resembles a dragon wearing a rooster's comb, which is why it is called Gyeryongsan.
  • It was one of the Five Sacred Mountains of Silla and was known as Gyeryong, Gyeramsan, Ongsan, or Jungak during the Baekje period, even reaching Tang China.
  • In geomancy, it is considered one of Korea's four great mountains, and during the Joseon Dynasty, there were plans to build a new capital at its foot.
  • The mountain features seven valleys and three waterfalls, and was designated a national park on December 31, 1968.

Facilities

  • Parking

Getting there

777 Hakbong-ri Banpo-myeon Gongju-si Chungcheongnam-do

충남 공주시 반포면 동학사1로 327-6

Cheonan-Nonsan Expressway → South Gongju IC → Gongju → National Road 32 → Gyeryongsan

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