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San 1-1, Changjuk-dong
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Introduction
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is the source of the Han River, and is located on Gumdaebong
peak. Water springing from Jedanggumsam and gomoknamusam
ponds at the foot of Gumdaebong peak; and Mulgunyeong,
Seokgansu and Yetteogum in the valley below, penetrate
underground, and disperse from Geomnyongso to become the
source of the 514 km-long-Han River. It was officially
recognized as the longest source of water in 1987 by the
National Geography Academy. An average of between 2,000
and 3,000 tons of water are dispersed daily from Geomnyongso,
which is 20-meter-wide and of unknown depth. Millenia
of pounding water has carved a 1¡2 meter-deep and 1¡2
meter-wide hole in the stone, creating the impression
of a writhing dragon. According to local legend, a boa
living in the West Sea went up the Han River to find the
pond, located at the head of the river's uppermost stream.
Confirming that this was the pond, he tried to enter it
to become a dragon. At that moment, he left traces here.
Water springing out from Geomnyongso is 9¡É annually. Green
water mosses thrive on the stone, further enhancing the
mystery of the place. This water flows to Goljiseon, Jeongseon;
the Joyang River; the Dong River in Yeongwol; even to
Danyang; Chungju and Yeju; and joins at Yangsuri, and
then joins with the Imjin River. From there it completes
its journey to the West Sea. The Taebaek Cultural Center
organizes the Han River Festival annually here.
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Mountain
Climbing Course |
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¡Û Geomnyongso¡Gumdaebonggol Valley¡Former Dumun-dong
¡Gumdaebong ¡ Ssarijae (takes 6 hours)
¡Û Geomnyongso¡Geomnyongso Parking Lot¡Bunjuryronggol
Valley¡Turn left from Three-forked Road¡Bunjuryronggol
Valley ¡The Summit of Mt. Daedeok ¡ Geomnyongso Parking
Lot (takes 3 hours)
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Tourist Sites in the Vicinity |
| Mt. Daedeok, Gumdaebong peak, Yongyeon Cave, Mt. Maebong,
Samsuryeong |
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Information |
Tourism Advertising ¢Ï 550-2085
Tourist Information Center 550-2828 / 552-8363
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