Wolchulsan became Korea's 20th national park in 1988. The mountains elevate dramatically and radically from the flat farmlands of Gangjin and Yeongam sates of southwest of Gwangju. Its highest peak, Cheonhwangbong, rises 809m. The name Wolchul is a depiction that has a literal meaning "mountain where the moon rises."
Tourist attractions include a 52-meter-long suspension bridge that connects two peaks and a sitting Buddha statue designated as a National Treasure.
To the left of Sajabong Peak, around the middle of the mountain, there is a waterfall pouring down into the valley as seven separate falls on top of each other, called Chilchi Waterfall. The neighboring landscape makes this Cloud Bridge a great experience. Wolchulsan's scenery forms a high contrast.
The view to the north and the east is a grand one, with huge rocks sitting on deep ridges. It's more like you ever wanted to conquer your fear of heights and rise in air, then Wolchulsan is the national park for you! A 52-meter suspension bridge called the 'Cloud Bridge' hangs between two peaks – named as such due to the fog that envelops it at certain times of the day. During your visit, you'll probably see many photographers there trying to take some shots of the bridge.
On the way down to Dogapsa and Muwisa Temples, there is a field of reeds by the road that becomes spectacularly beautiful during fall. The highest peak in the park, Cheonhwangbong, stands at an altitude of 809 meters, and there are many trails of varying difficulties to reach it. Nearby are 3 National Treasures located in the park, such as the Wolchulsan Seated Buddha, that you should visit while you're there. Beautifully equipped with refreshing waterfalls, lush greenery, and marvelous scenery, Wolchulsan should be on your travel itinerary.
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