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korea's beautiful mountains
Korea's mountains boast beautiful natural scenery, rich history, and culture. Each mountain has its own charm and offers a variety of foods and attractions to enjoy after hiking. Let's summarize the main mountains and nearby attractions.
1. Halla Mountain
Location
Jeju Special Self-Governing Province: Located in the middle of Jeju Island
Characteristics
Height: 1,947 m (highest mountain in Korea)
Features: Volcanic topography, Hallasan National Park
attraction
Baekrokdam: Volcano Lake at the Top of Hallasan Mountain
Seongpanak Course: One of the Popular Hiking Trails
Mock Course: A hiking trail with beautiful natural scenery
something to eat
grilled black pork: A Black Pork Dish Famous for Jeju Specialties
Sashimi Mackerel: Fresh Seafood Dishes
Hallasan Makgeolli: Traditional Liquor Popular in Jeju Island
2. Seoraksan (Seoraksan)
Location
Gangwon-do Province: Sokcho-si, Inje-gun, and Goseong-gun
Characteristics
Height: 1,708 m (Daecheongbong)
Features: Beautiful Autumn Leaves, Seoraksan National Park
attraction
Daecheongbong Peak: the highest peak of Mt. Seorak
Biryong Falls: Beautiful Falls
Gwongeumseong: Peak to go by cable car
something to eat
Sokcho Squid Sundae: Sokcho Regional Specialty Food
Chicken Gangjeong: A famous snack in Sokcho Central Market
Snow Crab: Seafood Dishes Near Sokcho
3. Jirisan (Jirisan)
Location
South Gyeongsang Province, South Jeolla Province, and North Jeolla Province: Across three provinces
Characteristics
Height: 1,915 m (Cheonwangbong)
Characteristic: Jirisan National Park, the second highest mountain in Korea
attraction
Cheonwangbong Peak: the highest peak of Jirisan Mountain
Chilseon Valley: Beautiful Valley
Bamsagol: A valley with outstanding natural scenery
something to eat
Jirisan wild vegetable bibimbap: Bibimbap Using Fresh Wild Vegetables
Black Pork Barbecue: a dish using black pork, a local specialty
Acorn jelly: Acorn jelly dish famous for healthy food
4. Bukhansan (Bukhansan)
Location
Seoul, Gyeonggi Province: Across Seoul and northern Gyeonggi Province
Characteristics
Height: 836.5 m (Baekwoon University)
Features: Myeongsan, Bukhansan National Park near the Seoul metropolitan area
attraction
Baegundae: The Peak of Bukhansan Mountain
Daeseomun: The Main Gate of Bukhansanseong Fortress
Bibong: Peak with beautiful strange rock formations
something to eat
Ginseng Chicken: A famous dish in northern Gyeonggi Province
soft bean curd jjigae: a savory stew
Kalguksu: One of Seoul's traditional foods
5. Taebaeksan (Taebaeksan)
Location
Gangwon Province: Taebaek City, Yeongwol County
Characteristics
Height: 1,567 m
Features: Winter Snow Festival, Taebaeksan National Park
attraction
Cheonjedan: Altar at the Top of Taebaeksan Mountain
Yongyeon Cave: A famous cave near Taebaeksan Mountain
Plateau Botanic Garden: Where to observe various plateaus
something to eat
Hwangjitang: A famous traditional soup dish in Taebaek
buckwheat noodles: Representative Food of Gangwon-do
Gondre rice: rice with gondre vegetables famous for being healthy
conclusion
Korea's major mountains have different charms, providing various experiences for mountain climbers. After hiking, you can taste delicious local food and visit various attractions to enjoy the rich culture and nature. These mountains are loved by many people for their high historical and cultural values as well as natural scenery.