Korean mountains. Mountain Korea relief South Korea

Anyone who flew to Seoul by plane (and otherwise here in recent decades and can not get there) It is well known that Korea is a mountainous country. While the plane goes to the decline, the ridges and individual mountains float under the wing, between which the valleys and small pieces of fields are visible. This impression is not deceptive: indeed, about 70% of the entire territory of Korea is above 200 m above sea level.

True, the Korean mountains themselves are not too high. It is curious that the two main peaks of the peninsula are located on two opposite tips. In the extreme north, right on the border between the DPRK and China, there is a mountain Packtusan (height 2744 m), and on the beautiful island of Chechzhudo, which is located between Korea and Japan, the second largest mountain of the country - Halllasan (height 1950 meters). As may have already guessed our readers, the word "San", which is found in both names, in Korean means "mountain" (like many other Korean words, it is an old borrowing from Chinese). Both Packtusan and Hallasan are extinct volcanoes, both erused already in historical times. The last eruption of Halllasana was recorded in the chronicles under 1007, and Packtusan - under the 1702 year. However, both eruptions were very insignificant, so the villages located at the foot of both major vertices of Korea are hardly threatened by the fate of Pompey.

When looking at the map it is clear that the main mountain ranges are held along the east coast of the country. Along the sea shore stretches the low (from one and a half to two thousand meters), but a steep mountain range, part of which and the Mountains of Socrast in the southern part of the country, and the famous Möhianssan mountains famous for their beauty in the north. The ridge this cool breaks into the ocean. Along the western coast, on the contrary, there is plain, on which the capital of both Korean states are located - Seoul and Pyongyang. In South Korea, it is on this plain that the narrow strip stretches from Seoul south, and almost all major cities of the country are concentrated. However, the term "plain" is not entirely accurate: just in this part of Korea more relative to even plots. The same Seoul is, in essence, in the mountains, and the city blocks are crowded in deep gorges, separated by very solid ridges.

The slopes of the Korean mountains and the mountains themselves are cut in deep gorges and covered with forest, so it's not so easy to live in the mountains. It is difficult to even just walk on them - the steepness of the slopes, and the forest, and the spiny shrub-undergrowth interferes. Since a long time, the mountains played the same role as in Russia - impassable forests. Hermits were leaving in the mountains, the gangsters were hiding there, the partisans were arranged their camps, the monk beds were built. It is not by chance that most of the famous Korean monasteries and today are located in the mountains of Saraksan - it is there, among the peaks and gorges, behind the steep passages, on the shores of clean and cold mountain rivers, monks seemed to hide from the worldly bustle and reflect on the vanity of all things.

Nowadays, the mountains began to play and a new role - the role of reserves, which are so necessary in densely populated Korea. Of the twenty Korean national parks (that is, in our understanding, reserves), sixteen are in the mountains, and four on the islands. In Korea, arrange a reserve on the plain simply, it is impossible, too valuable here is the smooth land, suitable for agriculture or to build. In addition, all the plain lands have long been turned into fields and gardens, so forests that have once covered them were destroyed many centuries ago. Forests and wildlife persisted only in the mountains - sometimes, quite close to major cities. Only half a century ago, in 1946, in the same mountains, Saraksan occurred the last documented meeting with the tiger.

Koreans are the nation of fishermen and mountaineers, and this can be seen by going on the weekend to some of the famous vertices. Favorite Korean pastime - Mountain walks. Call them with mountaineering in exactly the sense of the word can not, because the heights that athletes rise are not so big, from the strength - one and a half thousand meters. It should be noted that parks in the Russian understanding in the Korean cities are practically no, and even in the most modern areas whose designers tried to follow Western samples, can be seen at best. Therefore, hiking in the mountains, from a long time that were an integral part of Korean and, speaking wider, Far Eastern cultural tradition, remain the most affordable method for communication with nature.

On Sunday, almost all the vertices located in several hours of driving from Seoul are becoming a place of pilgrimage. Those who by employment can not leave Seoul, rush to mountain ranges located in the city or on its outskirts. Among these clutters, you can see a seventieth old old man, and mom, who, stronger attaching a daughter to the back, cautiously climbs up on a practically a sheer wall (the son of older, 11-12 years old) can be cracked. Passion for mountain walks, perhaps the most massive sports passion of modern Koreans. According to the estimates of Korean climbers, the mountain walks systematically performs 5-6 million people, of which about 10 thousand can be considered professional climbing climbers.

So - go to the mountains!

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Mountains in Korea refer to the word "San", which is added to the name of each cliff. The highest slopes are extinct volcanoes. Their latest eruptions occurred in the Middle Ages, however, they did not cause strong damage.

The main mountain arrays pass along the eastern coast of the country. They are famous for their picturesque beauty, rare plants and beasts. In the western part of Korea, the rocks are littered with deep gorges and covered with dense forest, and in South there are numerous temples. Almost all the ridges have secure tourist routes.

Locals are chosen in the mountains every weekend to meet the dawn or sunset, relax or interface. If they do not have the opportunity to leave for the city, they conquer the highest points within the settlements - there are in Korea and such mountains. According to experts, about 10 thousand local residents are professional climbers and approximately 6 million people are lovers.

Popular Mountains of South Korea

The country has a huge number of ridges that travelers can visit. The most famous cliffs are:

1. - The mountain is located in the province of Chunchon-Pukto in the north-east of the state. Its height is 630 m. The rock is famous for a beautiful garden, where exotic flowers grow, and a sad legend about the Lelnik family, when the brother first killed his sister, and then, who realized his mistake, and himself.


2. - Mountain has a height of 1094 m, is the main vertex of the Sobexane Range and divides 2 provinces among themselves: Kensan-Pux and Chunchon-Puxatto. On the slopes are old Buddhist monasteries and the national park.


3. - Located in Kengido province between the cities of Tondukhon and Phonchon in the northwestern part of the Republic of Korea. Mountain height equals 737 m above sea level. From the capital here you can get in 2 hours.


4. - One of the highest mountains in South Korea. According to its size, it takes 2nd place, her vertex reaches a 1915 m. The rock is located in the south of the country and is part of the National Park of the same name. Here are 7 Buddhist temples, which are architectural monuments.


5. - Located in the province of Canvondo, close to and refers to the Thabexan Range. It has a height of 1708 m and occupies 3rd place in its size in the country. There is an environmental reserve, 2 waterfalls of Pyrene and YUKTs, a Buddhist stone and Hindlbawa are the famous spherical stone standing on another boulder. Their total size exceeds 5 m.


6. - This array refers to the southwestern part of the East China mountain range. It is considered the main watershed in the state. Its maximum height is 1594 m, and the total length equals 300 km. Mixed, evergreen and large forests grow here. In this area, deposits of gold and molybdenum were found.


7. - Located in the southwestern part of Korea and lies on the periphery of the Thabexan Range. The rock reaches 1193 m in height. Here you can see several cultural and historical, for example, the vintage temples of the Silla era: the Grotto of the 3rd Buddhas and Tonholls. They are included in the list of national treasures under No. 109.


8. - Located in the province of Kensan-Namdo, not far from. The name of the ridge is translated as the Mountain of the Dancing Crane. Such a name was given due to the silhouette of the cliff resembling a bird that is preparing for the takeoff. The highest point reaches the 761 m. Here are laid 2 tourist routes 9 and 7.5 km long.


9. - located in the province of Chunchon-Namdo on the border of 3 cities:, Keren and. Local residents consider the mountain sacred and believe that its territory is impregnated by the energies of Qi. Some slopes are located military bases, and the rest are included in the National Park of the same name.


10. - Located in the province of Kensan-Namdo and has a height of 1430 m. The entire territory of the mountain belongs to the protected area, which was organized in 1972. Here is the famous for the whole world where the archive of the ancient records of the Korean truck is kept. They were carved for 80,000 wooden tablets and are national treasure under №32.


11. - Located in the province of Hwanha-Pukto on the border of the counties of Phensen and Rinsan. The height of the rock is 818 m above sea level. On the territory of the ridge in 1959 the reserve was created, the area of \u200b\u200bwhich is 3440 hectares. There is a rare view of the woodpecker.


12. - This is the highest point in South Korea, the top of it reaches the mark of 1950 m. The volcano is declared a national park and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The rock also refers to the country's natural heritage and takes the 182nd place.


13. - Located in the northern part of the city of Busan, it is occupied by the administrative quarter of the Puzzle and the municipal district of tonnegu. The highest peak of the mountain is called KNDANBON and is at the level of 801.5 m. This is the most tourist visited natural attraction in the settlement. A cable car is working here, which will deliver passengers to the secluded SanSon Mayll. In the village you can get acquainted with the life of Aborigines and their way of life.


14. - Mountain array, located in the northern part and having a height of 836.5 m. The vertex is crowned with smooth slopes. In 1983, the selected nature reserve was discovered in this territory. Flora and fauna are represented by 1300 varieties of animals and plants. More than 100 tourist trails are laid here, which lead to Buddhist temples and an old fortress wall.


15. - Mountain is located in the province of Kengi, to the border of 3 cities: Seoul, Uyeongbu and Yangtze. Its maximum height equals 739.5 m above sea level. This array is famous for its scaling formations (for example, Yubong, Sonininbon and Manzhangbon), Uyak peaks and picturesque valleys (Songchi, Donong, Eonggeookheon, etc.). More than 40 tourist routes are laid here. The most famous of them is the Borvy trail, which passes through the oldest temple of the region - Chonchuks. You can get here on our own on public.

Despite the fact that South Korea does not apply to the number of famous mountainous countries, part of the East Korean Mountains, some vertices of which have a height of more than 1.5 km above sea level, and mountain ranges occupy about 70% of the territory.

The state is located on the Korean Peninsula, the South and Western part of it are occupied by the lowlands and plains in which most of the population lives. The highest peaks of South Korea are Hallasan Mountains, Chiris and Sabsan.

Relief South Korea

The territory of the Republic of Korea is covered by mountain arrays, which at their time had a significant impact on the development of the economy, economy, industry and culture. Approximately half of the land area of \u200b\u200bthe country are located at an altitude of more than 500 meters above sea level, about 25% - above 1 km. A similar part of the territories is occupied by lowlands, river valleys and hilly plains.

According to a general nature, the country is divided into three different parts of the part: West Korean Plain, East Korean and North Korean Mountains. The latter borders with the Western and Eastern coasts, in the south, with a ridge of Chhhhorian, and in the north - with the valleys of Tumangan and Aminkkan rivers.

(SOCCAN NATIONAL PARK, near the city of Sokcho in South Korea)

The North Korean Mountains are composed of Pajales, Nannim, Hamgyn and Machhollian ridges. Hamgyn Ridge for 400 km extends along the Japanese Sea, towering in the northeastern part to the heights of more than 2,300 meters.

Despite the impressive horizons, South Korean territories are geologically stable, unlike North Korean and Japanese. Available volcanoes here are in sleeping condition, and strong earthquakes are extremely rare.

Holassan

(Crater volcano Holassan)

This extinct volcano carries the highest point in South Korea. It is located in the area announced by the National Park, in the center of Jedjudo. In Korean culture, Mountain and the island are often completely identified. The main attraction is the Buddhist Church of the Quada, erected in the era of the Koroe Dynasty, restored in the last century. Wpadina of the extinct crater is filled with water of the lake Pannoxites. Its depth at the end of the rainy summer can reach 100 meters, and the width is 2 kilometers. In 2007, the park together with the volcano was listed in the UNESCO World Health.

This mountain is located next to the city of Tagu, the fourth largest in the republic. Its highest point is located 1193 meters. PhoalgonSan is a treasury of natural and cultural attractions. There are Buddhist temples, built during the kingdom of Silla, including the current grotto of three buddhas and the Temple of Thwarus (Temple of the Adam Tree Blossom). An important local attraction is also the statue of Buddha Medicine Cutbavi from stone.

Togusan is one of the largest mountains of Korea, reaching a height of 1507 meters above sea level. From the top, several mountain ranges are departed, creating a picturesque landscape with gorges up to 400 M depths, waterfalls, pine forests, rocks. Currently, Togusan is recognized as a national park and serves as an interesting learning object for biologists.

Mount Pukhansan

This mountain has a height of only 836 meters and is located in the north of the South Korean capital. Pukkhansan is well visible with almost any of the neighborhoods of the city. Since 1983, it refers to the territory of the National Park, adjacent to Seoul. Pukkhansan is an important attraction for local and foreign tourists. Every year it is visited by about 5 million climbing lovers and wildlife.

Mountains SAKSAN

Saraksan is a complex of mountains located in the eastern province of South Korea Canvondo. They are part of the Thabexan Ridge and are located in the territory of the National Park Sabsan. The largest vertex - Tachhonbon - has a height of 1708 meters above sea level. The main tourist object is the rock formation of Ulsanbavi, on which there are two Buddhist temples.