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Gyeryongsan National Park

Gyeryongsan National Park

계룡산국립공원 · Chungnam · Parks & nature

Gyeryongsan National Park stretches across the cities of Daejeon, Gongju, and Nonsan in Chungcheongnam-do and was made a national park on December 31, 1968. The name of the mountain comes from the fact that the ridgeline looks like a dragon wearing a chicken's crest on its head. The topographical features are what make this mountain stand out and its mysterious folklore is what makes it so interesting. The park features many peaks, including the main peak Cheonhwangbong (alt. 847 m), as well as Sambulbong, Yeoncheonbong, and Gwaneumbong Peaks. This mountain is famous for its many interesting sites, with its fantastic rock structures, attracting hikers from across the country.

TypeParks & nature
RegionChungnam
Address327-6 Donghaksa 1-ro, Banpo-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
HoursHiking hours depend on weather conditions; refer to the official website for details.
ParkingAvailable

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Hours and admission change with the season and on public holidays — confirm with the venue before a long trip.

What's on nearby

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