A representative Korean peak certified for its high scenic beauty and historical hiking significance.
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Embracing fertile plains and highly picturesque valleys, Moak Mountain (795.2m) is truly magnificent in cherry blossoms and flower petals rain down in April. Climbing past the tranquil temple courtyard leads to an immense view. A feast of Jeolla-style mountain vegetable bibimbap and freshwater crab soup afterward completes the journey.
”It was selected in consideration of the fact that it is one of the Four Scenic Views of Honam, famous for its azaleas and azaleas, and that it was designated as a provincial park (1971). It is said that Gyeon Hwon founded Later Baekje based on this place at the end of the Silla Dynasty. Geumsansa Temple is home to many cultural assets, including Mireukjeon Hall, National Treasure No. 62, Daejeokgwangjeon Hall (Treasure No. 467), Monument to King Hyedeok (Treasure No. 24), and Five-story Stone Pagoda (Treasure No. 27). In particular, the 11.82m tall Maitreya Buddha in Maitreya Hall is famous.
This course takes you from Geumsansa Temple, the core of the mountain, to the west tomb, near the summit, and then to the north tomb. It is impossible to climb to the top because the broadcasting tower is holding on. The road is flat while following Geumsansa Valley. However, once you reach Seoreung, it is a series of steep climbs through the bamboo forest until you reach the three-way intersection. After the three-way intersection, the climb continues, albeit gently. There is a heliport at Peak 730 above Jureung and it has a good view. It is an intersection that connects Simwonam and the road leading up from Jungung-dong. When you get almost to the top, turn left (east) along the iron fence. Yes, climb up on a rock with a good view and look down at the blue water of Gui Reservoir, then head to Mujebong Peak. The road down from Mujebong Peak is so smooth and good that it is called the Silk Road.
| division | panel | time taken |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended course | Ticket office ① - 20 minutes - Geumsansa Temple ② - 1 hour 5 minutes - Samgeori ③ - 30 minutes - 730 peak ④ - 20 minutes - Summit ⑤ - 10 minutes - (Mujebong Peak) - 1 hour - Jungung-dong ⑥ | Approximately 3 hours and 25 minutes |
| Other course 1 | Ticket office ① - Geumsansa Temple ② - Yonghwasa Temple ⑦ - Peak 344.5 ⑧ - (Main ridge) - Peak 730 ⑧ - Summit ⑤ - Baejae ⑨ - Geumsansa Temple ② - Ticket office ① | Approximately 5 hours and 20 minutes |
| Other Course 2 | Guimyeonso ⑩ - (Seonyeo Falls) - Daewonsa Temple ⑪ - Summit ⑤ - Geumsansa Temple ② - Ticket office ① | Approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes |
| Other course 3 | Cheongdojae ⑫ - 730 peaks ⑧ - Summit ⑤ - Simwonam ⑬ - Geumsansa Temple ② - Ticket office ① | About 3 hours |
The starting point is Jeonju, but it is convenient to go via Gimje. It takes 15 minutes by taxi from Gimje Station to Geumsansa Temple. To Gimzer, the Honam Line KTX runs 6 times and the train runs 19 times. In Jeonju, take city buses to Jungung-dong, Geumsansa Temple, or Gui. Exit the Honam Expressway at Geumsansa IC. If you pass Wonpyeong and follow the signs, you will reach Geumsansa Temple. To go to Gui, exit at Seojeonju IC, take local road No. 716, turn right at the Wansan-gu Office intersection, and take national road No. 27 2km ahead.
Practical technical hiking guides tailored for elevation 795.2m.
체온조절고어텍스를 입고도 내부가 축축해지는 원인을 분석하고, 투습 한계를 극복하는 물리적 환기(Ventilation) 타이밍을 제시합니다.
신소재/기어미군 특수작전사령부(SOCOM) 요청으로 탄생한 차세대 초경량 액티브 인슐레이션(Active Insulation)의 구조적 원리를 분석합니다.
장비관리등산 조끼와 배낭용 수낭(하이드레이션 블래더) 호스 내부에 침과 잔수로 인해 발생하는 검은 곰팡이(바이오필름)의 위험성과 원인을 분석합니다.
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