Songnisan National Park in South Korea is one of the eight most scenic attractions of Korea. It is the central part of the Great Paekdu Mountain Range and bridges northern ecosystems and southern ecosystems of the Korean peninsula. The water source of three rivers, the Han River, Kum River, and Nakdong River is the highest peak of Chonhwangbong (1,057m). The mountain presents a superb view of eight peaks, including Pirobong, and eight platform mountains, including Munjangdae.
Features of Songnisan National Park in South Korea
Songnisan National Park in South Korea is a natural paradise not to be missed. Songnisan means in Korean the - Remote from the Ordinary Mountains - and this park is definitely not ordinary. Songnisan National Park in South Korea is located in a rural and hard to reach area in the Chungcheongbuk-do Province in central South Korea. The features of Songnisan National Park in South Korea include:
- The place is a magnet for hikers, with heaps of excellent walks. The park has some of the best hiking in Korea.
- Buddhist culture abounds in every part of Songnisan.
- In particular, Popchusa contains many cultural artifacts, including national treasure No. 55 Palsangjon hall.
- Hwayangdong valley is noted as the place where Uam Song Shi-yol, renowned Confucian scholar of the Chosun Dynasty, stayed for a period of time.
- The easiest way to reach the Popchusa district from Poun is through Maltijae.
- The route passes Maltijae, the red pine minister rank bestowed, Popchusa, and the place where King Sunjo's umbilical cord is buried (a custom popular among monarchs of the Chosun Dynasty).
- Beopjusa is one of the largest and most magnificent temple sites in Korea. This Buddhist temple was built in AD 553. The invading Japanese, as was their wont, burnt it to the ground in 1592, and the current temple dates from 1624. Even more impressive than the five-storey pagoda is the temple's 33m (108ft) high Buddha, a one-piece bronze monstrosity and the largest standing figure in the Orient.