Suraksan
Suraksan is a mountain in South Korea. It extends across the district of Nowon-gu in Seoul, the national capital, and the cities of Namyangju and Uijeongbu, in the province of Gyeonggi-do. It has an elevation of 637.7 m (2,092 ft).[1][2]
| Suraksan | |
|---|---|
   Suracksan Location | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 637.7 m (2,092 ft) |
| Coordinates | 37°41′46″N 127°04′55″E |
| Geography | |
| Location | South Korea |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Jangam Station |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | |
|---|---|
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Suraksan |
| McCune–Reischauer | Suraksan |
Sights
Suraksan is a hiking mountain, notable sights include the Geunnyu, Eunnyu, and Ongnyu waterfalls, the Heungguksa temple from the Silla period, the Seongnimsa temple from the Joseon period, and Gwesanjeong Pavilion.[2]
Notes
- An 2004, p.332.
- "Suraksan Mountain (수락산)". Korea Tourism Organisation. Retrieved 2017-02-22.
References
- An Gyeong-ho (2004). 한국 200 명산 (200 Korean Mountains). Seoul: 깊은솔 (Gipeunsol). ISBN 89-89917-14-X.
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