Seonunsan

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Seonunsan
Seonunsan
Highest point
Elevation 336 m (1,102 ft)
Geography
Location North Jeolla Province, South Korea

Seonunsan is a mountain of North Jeolla Province, western South Korea, with an elevation of 336 metres. [1] It is a popular destination for hiking, with a variety of trails. Some leading to a giant 13m carving of Buddha on a cliff, which dates back to the Goryeo dynasty. [2] It is also one of the premier sport climbing destinations in South Korea, having perhaps the highest concentration of difficult routes in the country. [3]

See also

References

  1. An, Gyeong-ho (2007). 한국 300 명산[300 Mountains of Korea] (in Korean). Seoul: 깊은솔 (Gipeunsol). ISBN   978-89-89917-21-2.
  2. Lonely planet (2007). Korea.
  3. , Korea on the rocks - a database of climbing areas in Korea created mostly by expats

35°30′29″N126°34′16″E / 35.50806°N 126.57111°E / 35.50806; 126.57111