Sobaeksan National Park in South Korea is a branch of what could be called the backbone of Korea - Mt. Taebaeksan. In 1987, Mt. Sobaeksan was designated as National Park No.18. Its whole dimension is 320.50km.
The features of Sobaeksan National Park in South Korea include The 320.50㎢ comprising Mt. Sobaeksan was designated as National Park No. 18 in 1987. There are many wild flowers and royal azaleas on Birobong Peak and the largest yew tree community is found on the northwest slope (1,200~1,350m above sea level) between Yeonhwabong Peak and Birobong Peak.
The west of Mt. Sobaeksan is steep and streams from Nakdonggang River flow to Jukgyaecheon River, which is often used as a hiking course. Following down from Birobong Peak by Jukgyaecheon River is Seokryun Mine, and Choamsa Temple. If you proceed even further, you will get to Seokcheonpokpo Waterfall and Seonghyeolsa Temple. In this valley, there are mountain trouts that can only live in clean water.
A 4km flat path to the southwest from Birobong Peak leads to Yeonhwabong Peak. There is the National Astronomical Observatory on the way to the second Yeonhwabong Peak from the 1st Yeonhwabong Peak, and a ridge called Jukryeong is on the south of the mountain. To the east of the second Yeonhwabong Peak, there are Huibangsa Temple and Birosa Temple built in the Silla Kingdom. Huibangpokpo Waterfall is considered the most beautiful waterfall of Gyeongsangnam-do Province, is at the entrance of Huibangsa Temple.
Featuring the valleys and ridgelines, Mt. Sobaeksan National Park has breathtaking scenes and is known for its abundant wildlife and natural splendor.
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