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Introduction |
Mt. Taebaek shares its boundary
with the following regions: Daehyeon-ri, Seokpo-myeon,
Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbukdo Province; Sodo-dong, Mungok,
Taebaek City; and Cheonpyeong-ri, Sangdong-myeon, Yeongwol-gun,
Gangwondo Province. Mt. Taebaek, 1,567 meters above sea
level, is located between 128¡ã56¡äeast longitude and 37¡ã05¡änorth
latitude. The water originating from this mountain forms
the Nakdong River, lifespring of the Yeongnam plain. It
also forms the Han River and Osip Stream, and thus serves
as the nation's spiritual mountain, and a root for all
mountains, located in the southern part of the Koran peninsula.
Centering on Yeongbong where Cheonjebong peak is located,
Mt. Taebaek is comprised of Janggunbong peak (1568 meters
above sea level) in the north, Munsubong peak (1,517 meters
above sea level) in the east and Busoebong (1,546 meters
above sea level) in between. With fewer cliffs and smooth
slopes, everybody regardless of age can easily climb Mt.
Taebaek. On its summit grow a variety of wild edible vegetables,
and in spring, full blossomed azaleas greet the climber.
In summer, dense stands of green trees and cool, clean
water in valleys carry visitors far away from the summer
heat. In autumn, maple trees unveil their palate of colors,
and in winter yew trees grace the snow-clad landscape.
All in all, Mt. Taebaek is regarded as the nation's mother
mountain, a place of beauty and tolerance. The sunrise
and sunset as viewed from the summit of Mt. Taebaek is
grandiose, making us to feel as if we were near to heaven.
On top of that, when the air is clear, we can see as far
as the East Sea. Yongjeong and Yongdam, the nation's finest
ponds.
On May 13, 1989, Mt. Taebaek's 17.44
? land area was designated as Provincial Park. It provides
accommodation including condominium-type lodging facilities,
restaurants and picnic sites. It also houses the Coal
Museum, where you can learn about the history of coal.
In winter, a large-scale snow sledding site is prepared.
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Name |
| A mountain from which people prayed to heaven is called
bakepan, meaning bright mountain. The largest and brightest
is called tabaeksan. Mt. Taebaek was originally called
'hangbarkmoe' or 'hanvaedal,' meaning too bright. It was
also called Hambaksan, Jakyaksan and Gyechongsan, and
during the Shilla Dynasty it was called 'Bukak,' meaning
the five mountains in the north. |
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Mountain
Climbing Course |
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Time
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Course
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Distance
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Yuil Temple
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2 hours
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Entrance of
Yuil Temple¢ºYuil
Temple ¢ºJanggunbong¢ºCheonjedan
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4km
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Baekdan
Temple
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2 hours
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Entrance
of Yuil Temple¢ºBanje¢ºManggyeong
Temple ¢º Cheonjedan
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4km
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Danggol
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2 hours
30 minutes
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Danggol
Square¢ºBanje¢ºManggyeong
Temple ¢ºCheonjedan
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4.4km
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Munsubong
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3 hours
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Danggol
Square¢ºJedanggol¢ºMunsubong¢ºCheonjedan
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7km
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Gumcheon
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4 hours
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Gumcheon¢ºMunsubong¢ºBuseobong¢ºCheonjedan
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7.8km
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Tourist
Sites in the Vicinity |
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Coal Museum, Mt. Hambaek, Korea
Sport Association's Taebaek Branch Village, Fantastic
Driving Course
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Facilities
and Facility Use Fees |
Entrance Fees |
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Classification
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Adult
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Student¡¤Soldier
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Child
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Individual
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Group
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Individual
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Group
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Individual
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Group
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General Public
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2,000
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1,500
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1,500
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1,000
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700
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500
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Taebaek Citizens
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1,500
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1,200
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1,00
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700
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500
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300
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¡Ø Group : Over 30 people
Students: Between 13 and 18 years old
Children: between 7 and 12 years old
Free : under 6 years old or over 65 years old |
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Campfire
Site |
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Location : In front of Mt.
Taebaek Residential Lodging Village
- Facilities: 47 tents, picnic
chairs, armchairs, recreation .center,
basketball court, promenade path, drinking fountain |
- User
Fees
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Classification
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Large(over
10 people)
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Medium(5~9
people)
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Small(less
4 people)
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Fees
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7,000
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5,000
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3,000
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Bobsleigh
Site |
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The bobsleigh
site, located at 800 meters above sea level, can
accomodate 2,000 people daily. It has two 120-meter-long
slopes and a 30 pyeong (1 pyeong = 3.95 sq. yd.)
resting room. Its surrounding snow-covered landscape
provides an additional attraction to be enjoyed
while sleighing. |
- User
Fees
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Classification
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Adult
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Minor
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Remarks
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Fees
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4,000
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3,000
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Parking
Fees |
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Classification
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Large
Car
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Compact
Car
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Bicycle
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Fees
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4,000
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2,000
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1,200
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Cultural
Assets |
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Name
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Location
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Cultural
Asset Designation and its Designation Number
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| Cheonjedan |
San 80, Sodo-dong and San 87-2, Hyeol-dong
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National Important Folk Material ¢à228
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| Seokjangsung |
Gangwon Province Folk Material ¢à 4
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Gangwon Province Folk Material ¢à 4
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| Dangun Shrine |
# 184, Sodo-dong |
Nondesignated |
| King Danjong Monument |
Upper side of Manggyeong Temple |
Nondesignated |
| Hosikchong |
Lower side of Banje |
Nondesignated |
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Information |
| Maintenance Office ¢Ï 550-2741/ 553-5647 |
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