Seonunsan

Seonunsan
Highest point
Elevation 336 m (1,102 ft)
Geography
Location Jeollabuk-do, South Korea

Seonunsan is a mountain of Jeollabuk-do, western South Korea. It has an elevation of 336 metres.[1] It is a popular destination for hiking, with a variety of trails, some leading to a giant 13m carving of Buddha on a cliff, which dates back to the Goryeo dynasty.[2] It is also one of the premier sport climbing destinations in South Korea, having perhaps the highest concentration of difficult routes in the country.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ An Gyeong-ho (2007). 한국 300 명산 (300 Korean Mountains). Seoul: 깊은솔 (Gipeunsol). ISBN 978-89-89917-21-2.
  2. ↑ Lonely planet (2007). Korea.
  3. ↑ , Korea on the rocks - a database of climbing areas in Korea created mostly by expats

Coordinates: 35°30′29″N 126°34′16″E / 35.50806°N 126.57111°E / 35.50806; 126.57111


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