Wolchulsan

Mountain in South Korea


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::summary Mountain in South Korea ::

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nameWolchulsan
photoWolchulsan mountain peak.jpg
photo_captionWolchulsan mountain peak
mapframeyes
map_captionMountain in South Korea
coordinates
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width_km0.053
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area_km242
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etymologyMoon rising mountain
nicknameMount Kumgang of Honam
locationYeongam and Gangjin counties
countrySouth Korea
regionHonam
range_coordinates
biomeWarm-temperate forest and subtropical forest ecosystems
normal_routeCheonhwangsa Loop
accessChallenging, rock climbing
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Wolchulsan () is a mountain located in South Jeolla Province, South Korea; and spans both Gangjin and Yeongam counties. At its peak, Cheonhwangbong, it rises to 808.7 meters, making it the highest point in Gangjin County.

It lies in a national park of the same name. Wolchulsan National Park is the smallest national park of South Korea, with an area of 41 km2. A notable feature of the mountain is the "Cloud Bridge" () a small suspension bridge that spans two peaks.

Image:Wolchulsan Cloud Bridge 1.jpg|Wolchulsan and its "Cloud Bridge" Image:Wolchulsan Cloud Bridge 2.jpg|Cloud Bridge Image:Wolchulsan Cloud Bridge 3.jpg|Cloud Bridge

References

  1. http://english.knps.or.kr/Knp/Wolchulsan/Intro/Introduction.aspx

References

  1. KTO, Korea Tourism Organization. "Wolchulsan National Park (월출산국립공원) : VISITKOREA".
  2. "Wolchulsan Suspension Bridge (South Jeolla, 2006)".
  3. "Wolchulsan National Park {{!}} Jeollanam-do, South Korea {{!}} Attractions".

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