Yeosu Yeongchwisan Mountain (영취산)

Sangam-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

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Yeongchwisan Mountain is not very tall, rising just 510 meters above sea level, but the mountain has long been deemed as

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During the old days, people held rituals for rain or offered wishful prayers here.

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The mountain is a perfect place for family travelers to go hiking.

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<br /><br />As Yeongchwisan Mountain is not very tall, taking any hiking course will lead hikers to the peak within abou

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Yeongchwisan Mountain is not very tall, rising just 510 meters above sea level, but the mountain has long been deemed as a spiritual guardian of the Yeosu peninsula. During the old days, people held rituals for rain or offered wishful prayers here. Geumseongdae and Dosolam Hermitage are two Buddhist places of worship on the mountain.

As Yeongchwisan Mountain is not very tall, taking any hiking course will lead hikers to the peak within about four hours. The mountain is a perfect place for family travelers to go hiking. Yeongchwisan Mountain is also widely known as the first place in Korea where azaleas begin to bloom in the spring, and is one of the top three most famous places in Korea for azalea blossoms. In April each year, the azalea festival is held in the mountain. The festival offers a variety of programs including a ritual for the god of the mountain, a writing contest for students, a photo contest, and Miss Azalea beauty pageant. During the festival, visitors can enjoy various events and local foods.