National Park
introduction
Mt. Taebaeksan shares its boundary with the following regions: Daehyeon-ri, Seokpo-myeon, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do ;
Mungoksodo-dong, Taebaek-si; and Cheonpyeong-ri, Sangdong-myeon, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwondo Province.
Mt. Taebaeksan, 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 Nakdonggang, lifespring of the Yeongnam plain.
It also forms the Hangang 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 Cheonjedan is located, Mt.
Taebaeksan 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 peak (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. Taebaeksan 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.
Taebaeksan 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. Taebaeksan's 17.44 ? land area was designated as National 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.
On May 13, 1989, Mt. Taebaeksan's 17.44 ? land area was designated as National 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.
Name
A mountain from which people prayed to heaven is called bakepan,
meaning bright mountain. The largest and brightest is called tabaeksan.
Mt. Taebaeksan was originally called 'hangbarkmoe' or 'hanvaedal,' meaning too bright. It was also called Hambaksan,
Jakyaksan and Gyechongsan, and during the Silla kingdom it was called 'Bukak,' meaning the five mountains in the north.
Mountain Climbing Course
| Time | Course | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuilsa | 2 hours | Entrance of Yuilsa¢ºYuil Temple ¢ºJanggunbong¢ºCheonjedan |
4km |
| Baekdan Temple | 2 hours | Entrance of Yuilsa¢ºBanje¢º Manggyeong Temple ¢º Cheonjedan |
4km |
| Danggol | 2 hours 30 minutes | Danggol Square¢ºBanje¢ºManggyeong Temple ¢ºCheonjedan | 4.4km |
| Munsubong | 3 hours | Danggol Square¢ºJedanggol¢ºMunsubong¢ºCheonjedan/td> | 7km |
| Geumcheon | 4 hours | Geumcheon¢ºMunsubong¢ºBuseobong¢ºCheonjedan | 7.8km |
Tourist Sites in the Vicinity
| Coal Museum | Mt Hambaeksan | Korea Sport Association's Taebaek Branch Village |
| Fantastic Driving Course |
- Entrance Fees
| Classification | Adult | Student/Soldier | Child | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | Group | Individual | Group | Individual | Group | |
| General Public | 2,000 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,000 | 700 | 500 |
| Free | Taebaek Citizens (presentation of identification card) Under 6 years old or over 65 year old disabled person | |||||
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
Students: Between 13 and 18 years old
Children: between 7 and 12 years old
Free : under 6 years old or over 65 years old
- Campfire Site
- 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
| Classification | Large(over 10 people) | Medium(5~9 people) | Small(less 4 people) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees | 7,000 | 5,000 | 3,000 |
- Bobsleigh Site
- User Fees
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.
| Classification | Adult | Minor | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees | 4,000 | 3,000 |
- Parking Fees
| Classification | Large Car | Compact Car | Bicycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees | 4,000 | 2,000 | 1,200 |
Cultural Assets
| Name | Location | Cultural Asset Designation and its Designation Number |
|---|---|---|
| Cheonjedan | San 80, Sodo-dong and San 87-2, Hyeol-dong | National Important Folk Material ¢à228 |
| Seokjangsung | Gangwon Province Folk Material ¢à 4 | Gangwon Province Folk Material ¢à 4 |
| Dangun Shrine | 184, Sodo-dong | Nondesignated |
| King Danjong Monument | Upper side of Manggyeongsa | Nondesignated |
| Hosikchong | Lower side of Banje | Nondesignated |
Information
Maintenance Office: 550-2741/ 553-5647