Soyosan

Soyosan
Highest point
Elevation587 m (1,926 ft)
Coordinates37°56′31″N 127°05′20″E / 37.94194°N 127.08889°E / 37.94194; 127.08889
Geography
Map
LocationSouth Korea
Korean name
Hangul
소요산
Hanja
Revised RomanizationSoyosan
McCune–ReischauerSoyosan

Soyosan (Korean소요산) is a mountain in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.[1] Its area extends across the cities of Pocheon and Dongducheon. It has an elevation of 587 m (1,926 ft).[2][3] The mountain is home to two Buddhist shrines commemorating Silla priests Wonhyo and Uisang, and a small temple called Jajaeam [ko]. The mountain is famous for its small waterfalls and spring wells and is a popular hiking route.[3]

  1. ^ 김, 주환, "소요산 (逍遙山)", Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean), Academy of Korean Studies, retrieved 2024-07-26
  2. ^ An 2004, p.328.
  3. ^ a b "Soyosan Mountain". Visit Korea. Retrieved 2014-08-27.