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 you 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.
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- Hiking Course Yeongchwisan Mountain - Course 1 Azalea Event Hall Wollae-dong Peak 2.2km 40 Minute Br 2 Tokkigol Sangam-dong 3km 1hour 3 Sangam-gil 47 Eup-dong 1.4km 35 4 Sangam Elementary School 2.3km 5 Janaerigogae Homyeong-dong 2.4km 6 Entrance Of Heungguksa Temple 2.1km 7 Back Jungheung Tosan-gil 9 3.3km Hour 20 8 Reserve Forces Training Camp Intersection 1.2km Overlapping Sections Are Excluded In The Estimated Length.
- Admission Fees Free
- Inquiry and guidance 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-1899-2012
- Parking facilities Not Available
location
Sangam-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do