Geumjeongsan
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Geumjeongsan is a mountain in the city of Busan
in South Korea
. It covers a large surface that extends into Dongnae-gu
in the south, Buk-gu
in the west, Geumjeong-gu
in the east, and the city of Yangsan
in the north. Its highest peak, Godang-bong, the highest peak in the region, stands at 801.5 meters on the city limit between Busan and Yangsan.
Geumjeongsan is the city's most popular hiking destination, and thousands of people climb it during the week-ends. The top can easily be reached using the cable-car
in Geumgang Park near Myeongnyundong station
or by taking the bus from Oncheonjang station
to Saseongmaeul on the mountain top.
Sanseongmaeul (산성마을) is a small rural community built in the mountain valley, isolated from the surrounding city. It includes a few agricultural fields and livestock pastures on the valley sides. The place is well-known for its speciality meal: "barbecued goat meat".
Geumjeongsan is renowned for the Geumjeongsanseong
built on top of the mountain and Beomeo Temple
on its north-east side.
and Yangsan
. Its summit gives a great view of the surroundings, including Gimhae International Airport
in Gangseo-gu
. On very clear days it is possible to see the cities of Gimhae
and Jinhae
further to the south-west and the mountain relief of Tsushima Island
half-way in the Korea Strait
.
According to the legend a golden fish (Geumeo, 그머) came down from the world of Brahma
on a 5-coloured cloud and took residence in the golden fountain. The fountain if said to never dry and the colour of its water is always gold. The names of the mountain and Beomeo temple originated from that legend.
Today the legend is still represented in the symbols of Geumjeong-gu
. The gu's logo represent the fountain and the gu's character is a cartoon representation of Geumeo. http://geumjeong.go.kr/eng/d/d01.html
Busan
Busan , formerly spelled Pusan is South Korea's second largest metropolis after Seoul, with a population of around 3.6 million. The Metropolitan area population is 4,399,515 as of 2010. It is the largest port city in South Korea and the fifth largest port in the world...
in South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. It covers a large surface that extends into Dongnae-gu
Dongnae-gu
Dongnae-gu is a gu in northern Busan, South Korea. It has a population of about 300,000, and an area of 16.7 square kilometers. It was once a separate city, the principal port of southeastern Korea. Numerous historical relics are preserved in the area...
in the south, Buk-gu
Buk-gu (Busan)
Buk-gu is a gu, or district, in north central Busan, South Korea. Buk-gu covers a surface of 38.30 km² is home to about 335,000 people...
in the west, Geumjeong-gu
Geumjeong-gu
Geumjeong-gu is a district in north central Busan, South Korea. Approximately 7.3% of Busan's population is in Geumjeong-gu.The Hoedong Reservoir is located on the district's eastern boundary, and the mountain Geumjeongsan on the west. Because of this, 75% of the district's land is restricted from...
in the east, and the city of Yangsan
Yangsan
Yangsan is a city in Gyeongsangnam-do Province, South Korea.-Administrative divisions:Currently, Yangsan is made up of 1 eup, 4 myeon, and 7 dong. There are plans, however, to create a new Ungsang-eup, which would include 4 dong.-Railways:...
in the north. Its highest peak, Godang-bong, the highest peak in the region, stands at 801.5 meters on the city limit between Busan and Yangsan.
Geumjeongsan is the city's most popular hiking destination, and thousands of people climb it during the week-ends. The top can easily be reached using the cable-car
Aerial tramway
An aerial tramway , cable car , ropeway or aerial tram is a type of aerial lift which uses one or two stationary ropes for support while a third moving rope provides propulsion...
in Geumgang Park near Myeongnyundong station
Busan Subway Line 1
Busan Subway Line 1 is the north-south route of the Busan Subway. It is long with 34 stations. Line 1 uses 8-car trains. The line color is orange....
or by taking the bus from Oncheonjang station
Busan Subway Line 1
Busan Subway Line 1 is the north-south route of the Busan Subway. It is long with 34 stations. Line 1 uses 8-car trains. The line color is orange....
to Saseongmaeul on the mountain top.
Sanseongmaeul (산성마을) is a small rural community built in the mountain valley, isolated from the surrounding city. It includes a few agricultural fields and livestock pastures on the valley sides. The place is well-known for its speciality meal: "barbecued goat meat".
Geumjeongsan is renowned for the Geumjeongsanseong
Geumjeongsanseong
Geumjeongsanseong is the largest mountain fortress in the Republic of Korea today...
built on top of the mountain and Beomeo Temple
Beomeosa
Beomeosa is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism in Cheongnyong-dong, Geumjeong-gu, Busan, South Korea. Built on the slopes of Geumjeongsan, it is one of the country's leading urban temples.- Origin :...
on its north-east side.
Godangbong
Godangbong is the highest peak on the mountain. It stands at an altitude of 801.5 meters on the city limit between BusanBusan
Busan , formerly spelled Pusan is South Korea's second largest metropolis after Seoul, with a population of around 3.6 million. The Metropolitan area population is 4,399,515 as of 2010. It is the largest port city in South Korea and the fifth largest port in the world...
and Yangsan
Yangsan
Yangsan is a city in Gyeongsangnam-do Province, South Korea.-Administrative divisions:Currently, Yangsan is made up of 1 eup, 4 myeon, and 7 dong. There are plans, however, to create a new Ungsang-eup, which would include 4 dong.-Railways:...
. Its summit gives a great view of the surroundings, including Gimhae International Airport
Gimhae International Airport
Gimhae International Airport is located on the western end of Busan, South Korea. It opened in 1976. A new international terminal opened on October 31, 2007. Gimhae International Airport is the main hub for Air Busan...
in Gangseo-gu
Gangseo-gu (Busan)
Gangseo-gu is a gu on the west side of Nakdong River in Busan, South Korea. It has an area of 179.05 km², and a population of about 66,000; it has a lower population density than Gijang county of Busan...
. On very clear days it is possible to see the cities of Gimhae
Gimhae
Gimhae, also commonly spelled Kimhae, is a city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Gimhae is known to locals as "The Paris of Gyeongsangnamdo." It is the seat of the large Gimhae Kim clan, one of the largest Kim clans in Korea...
and Jinhae
Jinhae
Jinhae is a district in Changwon City, South Korea. This region is served by the Korean National Railroad, and is famous for its annual cherry blossom festival every spring....
further to the south-west and the mountain relief of Tsushima Island
Tsushima Island
Tsushima Island is an island of the Japanese Archipelago situated in the middle of the Tsushima Strait at 34°25'N and 129°20'E. The main island of Tsushima was once a single island, but the island was divided into two in 1671 by the Ōfunakosiseto canal and into three in 1900 by the Manzekiseto canal...
half-way in the Korea Strait
Korea Strait
The Korea Strait is a sea passage between South Korea and Japan, connecting the East China Sea and the Sea of Japan in the northwest Pacific Ocean...
.
Geumsaem
Geumseam is a naturally formed cavity on top of a granite boulder standing off a cliff about 500 meters east of Godang-bong.According to the legend a golden fish (Geumeo, 그머) came down from the world of Brahma
Brahma (Buddhism)
' in Buddhism is the name for a type of exalted passionless deity , of which there are several in Buddhist cosmology.-Origins:The name originates in Vedic tradition, in which Brahmā appears as the creator of the universe...
on a 5-coloured cloud and took residence in the golden fountain. The fountain if said to never dry and the colour of its water is always gold. The names of the mountain and Beomeo temple originated from that legend.
Today the legend is still represented in the symbols of Geumjeong-gu
Geumjeong-gu
Geumjeong-gu is a district in north central Busan, South Korea. Approximately 7.3% of Busan's population is in Geumjeong-gu.The Hoedong Reservoir is located on the district's eastern boundary, and the mountain Geumjeongsan on the west. Because of this, 75% of the district's land is restricted from...
. The gu's logo represent the fountain and the gu's character is a cartoon representation of Geumeo. http://geumjeong.go.kr/eng/d/d01.html