Mt Usanbong in Daejeon
South Korea - Daegu - Incheon - Jeju - Seoul - Daejeon
Daejeon is the home to a number of natural and man-made scenic sights. Among the many sightseeing in Daejeon, Jangtaesan recreational forest, Daecheongho Lake Park and Yuseong Hot Springs are the most famous tourist places. As a city of science and technology, Daejeon is home to Daedeok Science Town, one of the highest-ranking science towns in Asia. The city is also home to Daedeok Valley, or "the Silicon Valley of Korea." Gyeryongsan Mountain to the west of the town has hiking trails and the Gapsa and Donghaksa temples nestled in the hills. South-east of town is Jikjisa Temple in a gorgeous setting in the mountains, is not to be missed as are the Yuseong Hot Springs here. Mt.Usanbong in Daejeon is one of the famous tourist sightseeing areas.
About Mt.Usanbong in Daejeon
Mt. Usanbong in Daejeon is a mountain range that begins with Cheonhwang Peak of Gyeryongsan and surrounds around Baekunbong and Dodeokbong. The Mt.Usanbong in Daejeon joins the lower Gaphasan and sharply rises up right in front of the Geumgang (river). The soaring tail of the range is Mt.Usanbong .
Mt.Usanbong in Daejeon has derived its name from the term, “Usan” meaning an umbrella. This name has two origins: The first was that there was a heavy flood, and the portion of the mountain above water looked exactly like an umbrella. The second origin comes from the fact that the peak has an umbrella-like shape which covers the hills around it. Mt.Usanbong in Daejeon comprises of beautiful forests and hills where you can enjoy a pleasant walk among the pine trees, azaleas, and rhododendron in the spring. Also have a good time at the Yuseong Spa and the Expo Science Park
Getting to Mt.Usanbong in Daejeon
You can take no. 104 or 150 to Ansan-dong every eight minutes, or bus no. 120 or 121 to Gapdong every 40 minutes.
