Dobongsan
Dobongsan (Korean: 도봉산) is a mountain in Bukhansan National Park, South Korea. It extends across Seoul, the national capital, and the cities of Yangju and Uijeongbu, in the province of Gyeonggi Province. It has an elevation of 739.5 m (2,426 ft). Nearby Dobongsan Station is named after it.
| Dobongsan | |
|---|---|
Mount Dobongsan peaks Seoninbong (708 m), Manjangbong (718 m), Jaunbong (740 m) and Shinseondae (730 m) taken from trail leading to summit. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 739.5 m (2,426 ft) |
| Coordinates | 37°41′54.73″N 127°0′53.88″E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Bukhansan National Park, South Korea |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Dobongsan Station |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 도봉산 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Dobongsan |
| McCune–Reischauer | Tobongsan |
It is known for the magnificent rock formations of the Manjang-bong, Seonin-bong, Ju-bong, O-bong and Uiam-bong Peaks. The Seonin-bong summit has 37 hiking courses connecting to it, including the famous Bakjwi (Bat) Course. The mountain is also home to Cheonchuk-sa Buddhist Temple, the oldest temple in the region, and several other temples including Mangwol-sa, Wonhyo-sa and Hoeryong-sa, as well as a number of beautiful valleys called Donong, Songchu, Obong and Yeongeo-cheon. Furthermore, it is easily accessible by public transportation.