Mt. Songnisan National Park is comprised of Mt. Songnisan and the valleys of Hwayang, Seonyu, and Ssanggok. Situated in the middle of the Sobaeksanmaek Mountains, which is the southwest branch of the Taebaeksanmaek Mountains, Mt. Songnisan is one of Korea’s most beautiful sites. The sharp granite peaks of Mt. Songnisan and the deep valleys of sedimentary rocks are spectacular. Therefore, Mt. Songnisan is also referred to as Mt. Sogeumgangsan, meaning a smaller version of Mt. Geumgangsan.
One of Korea’s largest temples, Beopjusa, can also be found on Mt. Songnisan. Uisang indicates a sitting Buddha statue and Maaeyeoraeuisang describes the Buddha sitting on a lotus flower. The years have damaged the figure quite a bit, but it still maintains its original beauty. Visitors to the temple will witness the Cheongdongmireukbul, which is the largest Buddha statue in the world. With its numerous treasures and National Monuments, Beopjusa Temple is the best place in which to experience the brilliant history of Buddhist civilization.
Mt. Songnisan’s deep valleys and the many Natural Monuments attract countless mountaineers and tourists. The cherry blossoms in the spring, green pine forest in the summer, and the lovely autumn leaves in the fall make this place beautiful all the year round.
Popular nearby, compatible sites for a private tour in Chungcheongbukdo:
Beopjusa Temple
Cheongnamdae Presidential Villa
Address
Sangpan-ri, Songnisan-myeon, Boeun-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
충북 보은군 속리산면 상판리 , 괴산군/ 경북 문경시, 상주시
Closed
N/A (Open all year round)
Hiking Course
▲ Munjangdae Course (12km, 5hrs 30min):
Beopjusa Hiking Support Center (법주사탐방지원센터) → Sesimjeong (세심정) → Munjangdae (문장대)
▲ Munjangdae Course 1 (6.6km, 4hrs):
Hwabuk Hiking Support Center (화북탐방지원센터) → Osong Waterfalls (오송폭포) → Munjangdae (문장대)
▲ Munjangdae Course 2 (9.3km, 6hrs):
Hwabuk Hiking Support Center (화북탐방지원센터) → Osong Waterfalls (오송폭포) → Munjangdae (문장대) → Sesimjeong (세심정) → Beopjusa Hiking Support Center (법주사탐방지원센터)
▲ Sinseondae Course 1 (9.6km, 5hrs):
Beopjusa Hiking Support Center (법주사탐방지원센터) → Sesimjeong (세심정) → Munjangdae (문장대) → Sinseondae (신선대) → Sesimjeong (세심정) → Beopjusa Hiking Support Center (법주사탐방지원센터)
▲ Sinseondae Course 2 (9.7km, 5hrs):
Hwabuk Hiking Support Center (화북탐방지원센터) → Osong Waterfalls (오송폭포) → Munjangdae (문장대) → Sinseondae (신선대) → Sesimjeong (세심정) → Beopjusa Hiking Support Center (법주사탐방지원센터)
▲ Cheonwangbong Peak Course 1 (15.1km, 8hrs):
Beopjusa Hiking Support Center (법주사탐방지원센터) → Sesimjeong (세심정) → Munjangdae (문장대) → Cheonwangbong Peak (천왕봉) → Sesimjeong (세심정) → Beopjusa Hiking Support Center (법주사탐방지원센터)
▲ Cheonwangbong Peak Course 2 (12.4km, 6hrs):
Hwabuk Hiking Support Center (화북탐방지원센터) → Osong Waterfalls (오송폭포) → Munjangdae (문장대) → Sinseondae (신선대) → Cheonwangbong Peak (천왕봉) → Sesimjeong (세심정) → Beopjusa Hiking Support Center (법주사탐방지원센터)
Admission Fees
Beopjusa Temple area
Adults: 4,000 won / Group: 3,700 won
Youths: 2,000 won / Group: 1,600 won
Children: 1,000 won / Group: 800 won
* Group: 30 people or more
* Free admission: Seniors (ages over 65)
