2012년 5월 17일 목요일

[Kang-Won Do] Odaesan National Park in South Korea

Odaesan National Park located in  Gangwon-do. 
It is surrounded by the five peaks of Dongdaesan, Durobong, Sangwangbong and Horyeongbong as well as Birobong, the main peak 1,563m above the sea level.
From the old days, Odaesan Mt., together with Samsinsan Mt., Has been known as the most celebrated mountain in Korea.


Jeokmyeolbogung of Woljeongsa is where Monk Ja Jang preserved the Sakyamuni's noble relics.
Inside Woljeongsa Temple, follow the fir trees 5km east, and you will reach Sagoji where Yeonggamsa temple stands.

Odaesan has the largest natural woods of Korea.
Many wild animals and plants are known to exist here.
The area of Birobong is famous for its Nuncheunkbaek and yew tree forests.
The royal azelea and Geumgang Chorong from Duro peak to Sangwong Peak are famous and there are animals such as boars, musk deer, turtledoves and colorful woodpeackers living here.

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