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Yeongam Spring Travel Recommendations: Must-Visit Places Featuring the Scenic Beauty of Wolchulsan and Rich History

[CBC News] Located in the southwestern part of Jeollanam-do, Yeongam is a region where one can encounter the majestic presence of Wolchulsan Mountain, rich hist

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Yeongam Spring Travel Recommendations: Must-Visit Places Featuring the Scenic Beauty of Wolchulsan and Rich History

[CBC News] Located in the southwestern part of Jeollanam-do, Yeongam is a region where one can encounter the majestic presence of Wolchulsan Mountain, rich history, and diverse experiences. With the arrival of spring, it is an excellent time to explore places where you can appreciate the stunning scenery of Wolchulsan and the deep cultural charm of Yeongam.

True to its name, which translates to 'mountain where the moon rises,' Wolchulsan Mountain creates a mystical atmosphere. Located in Gaesin-ri, Yeongam-eup, it is the southernmost mountainous national park on the Korean Peninsula. Rising at the edge of the Sobaek Mountain Range, Wolchulsan boasts a unique landscape of fantastic rock formations centered around Cheonhwangbong Peak, earning it the moniker 'gallery of decorative rocks.'

This region is also the birthplace of Baekje's Dr. Wangin and the late Silla era's National Preceptor Doseon. At the foot of the mountain lie temples such as Dogapsa and Muwisa...