Surisan, Nature reserve and mountain peak in Anyang-si, South Korea.

Surisan is a mountain in Anyang-si, South Korea, set within a protected woodland area that covers rocky ridges and forested slopes. A network of marked trails connects several entry points and crosses different types of terrain along the way.

In February 1951, during the Korean War, American and Turkish forces fought against Chinese troops on these slopes. The battle left a mark on the area that is still part of local memory today.

Two Buddhist temples, Sangyeon-sa and Yongjin-sa, sit quietly within the forested slopes and are easy to come across while following the trails. Both are active places of worship, and visitors often stop there to rest and observe daily rituals.

The mountain can be reached from several sides, and the entry points are well connected to public transport. Trails range from easy forest paths to steeper sections over rocky ground, so sturdy footwear is a good idea.

The name Tae-Eul (태을) comes from a feng shui reading of the peak: at sunrise its shadow was said to look like a large eagle with outstretched wings. The mountain's own name is explained differently, either from an eagle-like outline or from Surisa Temple, founded under King Jinheung of Silla.