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San 6-3, Dongjeom-dong, Taebaek-si
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Introduction
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 Water,
flowing down from Hwangji, penetrates into a big mountain
when it arrives at Dongjeom-dong. Here it meets a big
stone gate, and spreads out to create a deep marsh called
Gumunso. In Chinese characters, Gumunso (Ï´Ú¦á»), Ï´Ú¦ signifies
a hole or cave. Another word for Gumunso is Tturunae,
since water flows penetrating into a mountain. The surroundings
of Gumunso are made of limestone. It is 20¡30 meters high
and 30 meters across, and is several times larger than
the entrance of Hwanseon Cave, regarded as the largest
in the Orient. This strange mountain range was created
between 150 million and 300 million years ago, boasting
its rareness in Korea. Strangely shaped cliffs lined with
pine trees create a panoramic view. Located in this region
are the Gumun Palgyeong, the eight most famous sightseeing
sites in the Gumun area, including Madangso marsh, Jagaemun
gate, Yongso marsh, The Three Borthers' Falls, Yeoulmok,
Ttongso marsh, a unique rock shaped like the head of a
rooster and Yongcheon stream. In particular, a 4-km-long
waterside in the vicinity of Gumunso is an optimal place
for geological searching for rocks dating back to the
Paleozoic period. Gumunso and its surroundings are designated
as Natural Monument ¢à417, for Gumunso's ancient environment
and its exposed rocky outcrops. The Gumunso educational
field trip site is also here, providing interested visitors
with an-hour-long tour of Paleozoic rock formations. |
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Three
Legends Pertaining to the Origins of Gumunso |
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¡Ü It was pierced out when struck by a large floating
clover bush, uprooted from a slash-and-burn field.
¡Ü It was cut out with a knife by King U of Ha in China,
after he learned methods of water control .method from
Dangun, the founder of Korea.
¡Ü It was created during a fight between a white dragon
from Hwangjicheon stream and a blue
dragon.from Cheolamcheon stream, when they fought for
control of the Nakdong River.
¡Ü Another Legend Pertaining to Gumunso The Baek Byeong-seok
Legendary of Um Jong-hwan
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Tourist Sites in the Vicinity |
| Fossil and Tree Exhibition Hall, Gumchoen Valley, Yeonhwa
Falls, Coal Museum |
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Information |
Tourism Advertising ¢Ï 550-2085
Tourist Information Center ¢Ï550-2828 / 552-8363 |
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