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Baekundong Valley in South Korea refers to the Baekamcheon valley which stretches from the eastern ranges of valleys in Mt. Deoktaesan and Mt. Seongaksan to the west for 5 km. There is one waterfall, two erosion control dams and several ponds all beautifully surrounded by swaying oak trees, maple trees and Korean pine trees. The valley is a popular place as a summer resort with its crystal clear water in the valley and the marvelous natural landscape.
Features of Baekundong Valley in South Korea
- Baekundong Valley is located at Baegun-myeon, Jinan-gun in Jeollabuk-do.
- The valley stands between the seven brother stones and Yongdam Waterfall, and runs till Gwuiddegicheong Peak.
- The rocks are connected in a long line and ponds can be scattered around.
- There are rock walls on each side of the valley which create a breathtaking scene.
- There is Jeomjeon Rock which is located 5 km. along the valley from the Baekunmyeon site and it is about 120 square yards wide.
- There is also a waterfall that is about 5 meters high in the thick forest.
- This zone shows beautiful scene of azalea blossoms in spring.
- The legend of 'Rajangsa' and that of 'Jeomjeon rock' is that if you fix a reed between Jeomjin rocks you will bear a male baby.
- Baekundong Valley with its natural beauty and grace attracts mountain climbers from all over the country.
- Particularly, at the middle point where Jikbaekun and Gokbaekun combine to the Gugok Valley, is the most picturesque scenery of the Baekundong Valley.
- The largest waterfall of Baekundong Valley is called Baekun Waterfall and it is about 30 meters high.
- The upper part of the waterfall has rocks lined up in a long line.
- The landscape of Mt. Seoraksan seen from here is the most famous natural scenery of Mt. Seoraksan.
- Take one of the buses heading for Daewonsa Temple or Jungsan-ri and get off at Baekun-ri after a 30 minutes' ride.
- Baekundong Valley features a parking lot with the capacity of 50 cars in the camping site.
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