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Called the guardian mountain of Gwangju and Jeonnam, Mudeungsan National Park carries the meaning of 'a mountain so noble that it cannot be graded', and was designated as a national park in 2013.
Called the guardian mountain of Gwangju and Jeonnam, Mudeungsan National Park carries the meaning of 'a mountain so noble that it cannot be graded', and was designated as a national park in 2013. Formed by volcanic activity about 87 million years ago, the magnificent columnar joints of Seoseokdae Rock, Ipseokdae Cliff, and Gyubongam Hermitage are the largest in Korea, and their location at a high altitude of over 1,000m above sea level is globally rare, holding high geological value enough to be registered as a UNESCO Global Geopark. It also holds deep historical significance, such as Chungjangsa Shrine, where traces of the righteous army commander General Kim Deok-ryeong from the Imjin War remain, and in 2023, the summit was permanently opened for the first time in 57 years, drawing great attention from visitors.
Offering colorful natural landscapes throughout the four seasons, you can enjoy various exploration courses such as the Jungbong Peak observatory, where you can look over downtown Gwangju, and the vast grassland of Jangbuljae Pass.
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