Songnisan

Songnisan reaches a height of 1,058 meters with nine distinct peaks spread across 274 square kilometers of protected natural terrain in the Sobaek mountains.

The mountain received its name during the Silla period when farmers witnessed their oxen bowing to a Buddhist monk named Jinpyoyulsa near Beopjusa Temple.

Beopjusa Temple, constructed in 553, stands as one of Korea's largest Buddhist complexes and contains numerous national treasures including a substantial bronze Buddha.

The national park features marked paths connecting three main zones - Beopjusa, Hwayang, and Hwabuk - with facilities for visitors at regular intervals.

The mountain houses over 1,000 species of animals and 830 types of plants, including rare specimens like the Siberian flying squirrel and Korean Berchemia.

Elevation above the sea: 1,058 m

Part of: 100 Noted Mt. in Korea

GPS coordinates: 36.53333,127.90000

Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:29