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Anyone who has flown to Seoul by plane (otherwise it will not be possible to get here in recent decades) is well aware that Korea is a mountainous country. While the plane is descending, ridges and individual mountains float under the wing, between which valleys and small pieces of fields are occasionally visible. This impression is not misleading: indeed, about 70% of the entire territory of Korea is located above 200 m above sea level.

True, the Korean mountains themselves are not very high. Curiously, the two main peaks of the peninsula are located on two opposite ends. In the far north, right on the border between the DPRK and China, is Mount Pektusan (height 2744 m), and on beautiful island Chechzhudo, which is located between Korea and Japan, rises the country's second highest mountain - Hallasan (height 1950 meters). As our readers may have guessed, the word "san", which appears in both names, means "mountain" in Korean (like many other Korean words, this is an old borrowing from Chinese). Both Paektusan and Hallasan are extinct volcanoes, both of which have erupted in historical times. The last eruption of Hallasan was recorded in the annals under 1007, and Paektusan - under 1702. However, both eruptions were very minor, so that the villages located at the foot of both main peaks of Korea are hardly threatened by the fate of Pompeii.

When looking at the map, you can see that the main mountain ranges run along the eastern coast of the country. Along the sea coast stretches a low (from one and a half to two thousand meters), but steep mountain range, part of which are the Seoraksan mountains in the southern part of the country, and the famous Myohyangsan mountains in the north. This ridge drops abruptly into the ocean. Along west coast on the contrary, there is a plain on which the capitals of both Korean states - Seoul and Pyongyang - are located. In South Korea, it is on this plain, which stretches in a narrow strip from Seoul to the south, and almost all big cities country. However, the term "plain" is not entirely accurate: there are just more relatively flat areas in this part of Korea. The same Seoul is, in fact, in the mountains, and city quarters are crowded in deep gorges, separated by very solid ridges.

The slopes of the Korean mountains are steep, the mountains themselves are cut by deep gorges and covered with forests, so it is not so easy to live in the mountains. It is difficult even to walk on them - the steepness of the slopes, the forest, and the thorny undergrowth interfere. Since ancient times, mountains have played the same role as impenetrable forests in Russia. Hermits went to the mountains, bandits hid there, partisans set up their camps, monks built sketes. It is no coincidence that most of the famous Korean monasteries are still located in the Seoraksan mountains - it is there, among the peaks and gorges, behind steep passes, on the shores of clean and cold mountain rivers for a long time, monks have settled, seeking to hide from the bustle of the world and reflect on the futility of all that exists.

In our time, mountains have begun to play a new role - the role of reserves, which are so necessary in densely populated Korea. Of the twenty Korean national parks(that is, in our understanding, reserves) sixteen are located in the mountains, and four - on the islands. In Korea, it is simply impossible to set up a nature reserve on a plain, flat land is too valuable here, suitable for farming or for building. In addition, all flat lands have long been converted into fields and gardens, so that the forests that once covered them were destroyed centuries ago. Forests and wildlife were preserved only in the mountains - sometimes, very close to major cities... Just half a century ago, in 1946, in the same Seoraksan mountains, the last documented meeting with a tiger took place.

Koreans are a nation of fishermen and mountaineers, and you can see this by going to one of the famous peaks... A favorite Korean pastime is mountain walks. It is impossible to call them mountaineering in the exact sense of the word, because the heights to which the athletes climb are not so great, at most - one and a half thousand meters. It should be noted that there are practically no parks in the Russian sense in Korean cities, and even in the most modern districts, the designers of which tried to follow Western standards, one can see at best small public gardens. Therefore, hiking in the mountains, which has long been an integral part of the Korean and, more broadly, the Far Eastern cultural tradition remain the most accessible way for a city dweller to communicate with nature.

On Sunday, almost all peaks located a few hours' drive from Seoul become places of pilgrimage. Those who cannot leave Seoul due to their employment, rush to the mountain ranges located in the city itself or on its outskirts. Among these climbers you can see both a seventy-year-old man and a mother who, having tied her daughter tightly to her back, carefully climbs up an almost vertical wall (an older son, 11-12 years old, can crawl behind it). Passion for mountain walks is perhaps the most massive sporting passion of modern Koreans. According to the estimates of Korean climbers, mountain walks are systematically performed by 5-6 million people, of which about 10 thousand can be considered professional climbers.

So - go to the mountains!

Therefore, both locals and tourists visit them with pleasure.

Mountains in Korea are called the word "san", which is added to the name of each rock. The highest slopes are extinct volcanoes. Their recent eruptions occurred in the Middle Ages, however, they did not cause much damage.

The main mountain ranges run along the eastern coast of the country. They are famous for their picturesque beauty, rare plants and animals. In the western part of Korea, the rocks are dotted with deep gorges and covered with dense forest, while in the southern part there are numerous temples. Safe tourist routes are laid along almost all ridges.

Locals go to the mountains every weekend to meet sunrise or sunset, relax or meditate. If they do not have the opportunity to leave the city, then they conquer the highest points within the settlements - there are such mountains in Korea. According to experts, about 10 thousand local residents are professional climbers and about 6 million people are amateurs.

Popular mountains of South Korea

The country has a huge number of ridges that travelers can visit. The most famous rocks are:

1. - The mountain is located in Chungcheongbuk-do province in the northeast of the state. Its height is 630 m. The rock is famous lovely garden where exotic flowers grow, and a sad legend about a family of giants, when a brother first killed his sister, and then, realizing his mistake, and himself.


2. - The mountain has a height of 1094 m, is the main peak of the Sobeksan ridge and separates two provinces: Gyeongsangbuk-do and Chungcheongbuk-do. On the slopes there are ancient Buddhist monasteries and a national park.


3. - located in Gyeonggi Province between the cities of Dongducheon and Pongcheon in the northwestern part of the Republic of Korea. The height of the mountain is 737 m above sea level. You can get here from the capital in 2 hours.


4. Is one of the most high mountains in South Korea. In terms of size, it occupies the 2nd place, its peak reaches 1915 m. The rock is located in the south of the country and is part of the eponymous national park... There are 7 Buddhist temples, which are architectural monuments.


5. - located in Gangwon Province, not far from and belongs to the Taebaeksan Ridge. It has a height of 1708 m and ranks third in terms of size in the country. There is a nature reserve, 2 waterfalls Piren and Yuktam, Buddhist stone and Hindylbavi - this is a famous spherical stone standing on another boulder. Their total size is over 5 m.


6. - this massif belongs to the southwestern part of the East China mountain range... It is considered the main watershed in the state. Its maximum height is 1594 m, and its total length is 300 km. Mixed, evergreen and deciduous forests grow here. Deposits of gold and molybdenum have been discovered in this area.


7. - is located in the southwestern part of Korea and lies on the periphery of the Taebaeksan ridge. The rock reaches 1193 m in height. Here you can see several cultural and historical ones, for example, ancient temples of the Silla era: the Grotto of the 3 Buddhas and Tonhwasa. They are included in the list of national treasures at number 109.


8. - located in Gyeongsangnam-do province, not far from. The name of the ridge is translated as “mountain of the dancing crane”. This name was given because of the silhouette of the rock, which resembles a bird that is preparing to take off. The highest point reaches 761 m. There are 2 tourist routes 9 and 7.5 km long.


9. - located in Chungcheongnam-do province on the border of 3 cities:, Keren and. Local residents consider the mountain sacred and believe that its territory is saturated with qi energies. On some slopes, military bases are located, while the rest are included in the National Park of the same name.


10. - is located in the province of Gyeongsangnam-do and has an altitude of 1430 m. The entire territory of the mountain belongs to the conservation area, which was organized in 1972. Here is located the famous all over the world, where the archive of ancient records "Tripitaka Koreana" is kept. They were carved into 80,000 wooden plaques and are national treasure under number 32.


11. - located in Hwanghebuk-do province on the border of Pyeongsan and Rinsan counties. The height of the cliff is 818 m above sea level. On the territory of the ridge in 1959, a reserve was created, the area of ​​which is 3440 hectares. A rare species of woodpecker lives here.


12. - this is the highest point in South Korea, its peak reaches 1950 m.The volcano is declared a National Park and is included in the list World heritage UNESCO. The rock also belongs to the natural heritage of the country and ranks 182nd.


13. - is located in the northern part of Busan, occupies the administrative district of Pukku and the municipal district of Tonnegu. The highest peak of the mountain is called Knodanbon and is located at 801.5 m. It is the most visited natural attraction in locality... Works here cable car which will take passengers to the secluded area of ​​Sanson Maill. In the village you can get acquainted with the life of the aborigines and their way of life.


14. - a mountain range located in the northern part and having a height of 836.5 m. The summit is crowned with smooth slopes. In 1983, a nature reserve of the same name was opened on this territory. Flora and fauna are represented by 1300 species of animals and plants. There are more than 100 hiking trails that lead to Buddhist temples and the ancient fortress wall.


15. - The mountain is located in the province of Gyeonggi-do on the border of 3 cities: Seoul, Uyeongbu and Yangtze. Its maximum height is 739.5 m above sea level. This massif is famous for its rock formations (for example, Yubong, Seoninbon and Manjangbon), Uyam peaks and picturesque valleys(Songchu, Donong, Yeongeoheyon, etc.). More than 40 tourist routes have been laid here. The most famous of them is the Bakvi trail, which passes through the oldest temple in the region - Chonchuksa. You can get here on your own on public.

Despite the fact that South Korea is not among the well-known mountainous countries, a part of the East Korean mountains passes through the territory, some peaks of which are more than 1.5 km above sea level, and mountain ranges occupy about 70% of the territory.

The state is located on the Korean Peninsula, its southern and western parts are occupied by lowlands and plains, in which most of the population lives. Most high peaks South Korea's mountains are Hallasan, Chirisam and Seoraksan.

Relief of South Korea

The territory of the Republic of Korea is ¾ covered mountain ranges, which at one time had a significant impact on the development of the economy, economy, industry and culture. About half of the country's land areas are located at an altitude of more than 500 meters above sea level, about 25% - above 1 km. A similar part of the territory is occupied by lowlands, river valleys and hilly plains.

By its general nature, the country is divided into three parts differing in relief: the West Korean Plain, the East Korean and North Korean mountains. The latter are bordered by western and east coasts, in the south - with the Chkhugaryon ridge, and in the north - with the valleys of the Tumangan and Amnokkan rivers.

(Seoraksan National Park, near Sokcho City in South Korea)

The North Korean mountains are composed of the Pujollyon, Nannim, Hamgyon and Machhollyon ranges. The Hamgyong ridge stretches for 400 km along Sea of ​​Japan, rising in its northeastern part to heights of more than 2300 meters.

Despite the impressive mountainousness, the South Korean territories are geologically stable, in contrast to the North Korean and Japanese. The existing volcanoes are dormant here, and strong earthquakes are extremely rare.

Halassan

(Halassan volcano crater)

This dormant volcano bears the title of the highest point in South Korea. It is located in an area declared a national park in the center of Jeju Island. In Korean culture, mountain and island are often completely identified. The main attraction is the Kwanymsa Buddhist temple, built in the era of the Goryeo dynasty, restored in the last century. The cavity of the extinct crater is filled with water from Lake Pannocktam. Its depth at the end of a rainy summer can reach 100 meters, and its width is 2 kilometers. In 2007, the park together with the volcano were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

This mountain is located near the city of Daegu, the fourth largest in the republic. Her highest point is located at 1193 meters. Phalgongsan is a treasure trove of natural and cultural attractions. Here you can find Buddhist temples, erected during the times of the Kingdom of Silla, including the active Grotto of the Three Buddhas and the Tonhwasa Temple (Temple of the Adam Tree Blossom). An important local attraction is also the statue of the Medicine Buddha Katbawi made of stone.

Togyusan is one of the largest mountains in Korea, reaching an altitude of 1507 meters above sea level. Several mountain ranges depart from the top, creating a picturesque landscape with gorges up to 400 m deep, waterfalls, pine forests, rocks. Togyusan is now recognized as a national park and serves most interesting object studies for biologists.

Mount Bukhansan

This mountain has a height of only 836 meters and is located in the north of the South Korean capital. Bukhansan is clearly visible from almost any area of ​​the city. Since 1983, it belongs to the territory of the national park adjacent to Seoul. Bukhansan is an important attraction for local and foreign tourists... It is visited annually by about 5 million fans of rock climbing and wildlife.

Seoraksan mountains

Seoraksan is a complex of mountains located in the eastern province of South Korea, Gangwon-do. They are part of the Taebaeksan Ridge and are located in the Seoraksan National Park. The largest peak, Daecheonbon, is 1708 meters above sea level. The main tourist attraction is the Ulsanbavi rock formation, on which there are two Buddhist temples.