Baekundong Valley in South Korea

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.