Introduction:
Yeongchwisan Mountain is not very tall, rising just 510 meters above sea level, but the mountain has long been deemed as a spiritual guardian of the Yeosu peninsula. During the old days, people held rituals for rain or offered wishful prayers here. Geumse
Directions [Bus] From Central City Bus Terminal, take a bus to Yeosu (travel time: 5 hr). - From Yeosu, take Bus No. 52 to Heungguksa Temple. Or, take Local Bus No. 68, 73 or 76 and get off at Jinbuk Bus Stop (Sangam-dong).
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-1899-2012
Information:
Yeongchwisan Mountain is not very tall, rising just 510 meters above sea level, but the mountain has long been deemed as a spiritual guardian of the Yeosu peninsula.
During the old days, people held rituals for rain or offered wishful prayers here.
Geumseongdae and Dosolam Hermitage are two Buddhist places of worship on the mountain.
As Yeongchwisan Mountain is not very tall, taking any hiking course will lead you to the peak within about four hours.
The mountain is a perfect place for family travelers to go hiking.
Yeongchwisan Mountain is also widely known as the first place in Korea where azaleas begin to bloom in the spring, and is one of the top three most famous places in Korea for azalea blossoms.
In April each year, the azalea festival is held in the mountain.
The festival offers a variety of programs including a ritual for the god of the mountain, a writing contest for students, a photo contest, and Miss Azalea beauty pageant.
During the festival, visitors can enjoy various events and local foods. Closed N/A (Open all year round) Hiking Course Course 1: Dolgogae Event Hall - Azalea field (40 min, Difficulty: Hard) Course 2: Dolgogae Event Hall - Golmyeongchi - Azalea field (2 hr 30 min, Difficulty: Medium) Course 3: Heungguksa Temple - Bongujae Pass (50 min, Difficulty: Medium) Course 4: Sangamcho Temple - Bongujae Pass (50 min, Difficulty: Easy) Course 5: Dolgogae Event Hall - Azalea field - Bongujae Pass - Yeongchwisan Mountain peak - Heungguksa Temple (4 hr 30 min, Difficulty: Hard) Parking Facilities Not available Admission Fees Free Restrooms Available Interpretation Services Offered Not available Baby Stroller Rentals Not available Pets Permitted (Please keep pets on a leash and clean up after them.)
Yeongchwisan Mountain is not very tall, rising just 510 meters above sea level, but the mountain has long been deemed as a spiritual guardian of the Yeosu peninsula. During the old days, people held rituals for rain or offered wishful prayers here. Geumse
Directions [Bus] From Central City Bus Terminal, take a bus to Yeosu (travel time: 5 hr). - From Yeosu, take Bus No. 52 to Heungguksa Temple. Or, take Local Bus No. 68, 73 or 76 and get off at Jinbuk Bus Stop (Sangam-dong).
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-1899-2012
Information:
Yeongchwisan Mountain is not very tall, rising just 510 meters above sea level, but the mountain has long been deemed as a spiritual guardian of the Yeosu peninsula.
During the old days, people held rituals for rain or offered wishful prayers here.
Geumseongdae and Dosolam Hermitage are two Buddhist places of worship on the mountain.
As Yeongchwisan Mountain is not very tall, taking any hiking course will lead you to the peak within about four hours.
The mountain is a perfect place for family travelers to go hiking.
Yeongchwisan Mountain is also widely known as the first place in Korea where azaleas begin to bloom in the spring, and is one of the top three most famous places in Korea for azalea blossoms.
In April each year, the azalea festival is held in the mountain.
The festival offers a variety of programs including a ritual for the god of the mountain, a writing contest for students, a photo contest, and Miss Azalea beauty pageant.
During the festival, visitors can enjoy various events and local foods. Closed N/A (Open all year round) Hiking Course Course 1: Dolgogae Event Hall - Azalea field (40 min, Difficulty: Hard) Course 2: Dolgogae Event Hall - Golmyeongchi - Azalea field (2 hr 30 min, Difficulty: Medium) Course 3: Heungguksa Temple - Bongujae Pass (50 min, Difficulty: Medium) Course 4: Sangamcho Temple - Bongujae Pass (50 min, Difficulty: Easy) Course 5: Dolgogae Event Hall - Azalea field - Bongujae Pass - Yeongchwisan Mountain peak - Heungguksa Temple (4 hr 30 min, Difficulty: Hard) Parking Facilities Not available Admission Fees Free Restrooms Available Interpretation Services Offered Not available Baby Stroller Rentals Not available Pets Permitted (Please keep pets on a leash and clean up after them.)
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