Taebaeksan


Taebaeksan, also known as Mount Taebaeksan or Mount Taebaek, is a South Korean mountain peak of Taebaek mountain range. It stretches from the city of Taebaek in Yeongwol-gun County, Gangwon-do Province to Bonghwa-gun County, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, and it was designated South Korea's 22nd national park on 22 August 2016. It has an elevation of.

Attractions

Manggyeongsa Temple in Hyeol-dong Taebaek, Yeongwol-gun County, Gangwon-do Province at an elevation of 1,460 meters on Taebaeksan, is a temple built to enshrine the statue of the Bodhisattva of wisdom. It was built by Jajang, a Silla Dynasty monk. The "Dragon Spring" at the entrance of the temple is known as the highest spring in South Korea.
The summit ridge of Taebaeksan is home to a multitude of both azalea bushes and ancient yew trees, making spring and winter particularly good times to visit. The highest peaks are also home to Cheonjedan, a series of ancient Shamanist altars.
The main Danggol entrance plays host to an annual snow festival and a coal mining museum.