Cheongoksan Mountain (청옥산)

Description

Cheongoksan Mountain (1,276 meters) is located to the southeast of Manggyeongdae Cliff on Taebaeksan Mountain. The hiking course goes along the ridge of the mountain from Neutjae Pass in Socheon-myeon and winds past Hongjesa Temple, which according to rumors is where the great Buddhist monk Samyeong underwent spiritual training.

Nearby is Baekcheongyegok Valley, designated as Natural Monument No. 74, as well as Goseongyegok Valley, home to a huge primeval forest and Cheongoksan Recreational Forest, which includes various leisure facilities such as a water park, work-out center, campgrounds, lodges, and more.

data provided by Korea Tourism Organization