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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