Dobongsan | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 739.5 m (2,426 ft) |
Coordinates | 37°41′54.73″N 127°0′53.88″E / 37.6985361°N 127.0149667°E |
Geography | |
Location | Bukhansan National Park, South Korea |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Dobongsan Station |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 도봉산 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Dobongsan |
McCune–Reischauer | Tobongsan |
Dobongsan (Korean: 도봉산) is a mountain in Bukhansan National Park, South Korea.[1] It extends across Seoul, the national capital, and the cities of Yangju and Uijeongbu, in the province of Gyeonggi Province.[2] It has an elevation of 739.5 m (2,426 ft).[3] Nearby Dobongsan Station is named after it.[4]
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.[5]