Maisan Mountain Tafoni Terrain (마이산 타포니지형)
Maisan Mountain Tafoni Terrain (마이산 타포니지형)
Tafoni terrain refer to clusters of small caves resembling bombarded peaks. On the southern slope of Ammaibong Peak in Maisan Mountain, various-shaped honeycomb caves are widely spread out. These formations are believed to have been formed during the 4th Ice Age and subsequently shaped by frost action. Such caves are commonly found along coastlines.
– Address : 255 Maisan-ro, Jinan-eup, Jinan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
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– Information and Guides
+82-63-430-8751~5
– Parking
Available
– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)
– Operating Hours
09:00-18:00
– Admission Fees
Free
◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox
⊙ Eunsusa Temple (은수사)
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– Tel
+82-63-433-2502
The temple located upon Maisan Mountain was called Sangwonsa Temple during the early Joseon dynasty and was later known as Jeongmyeongam Hermitage. According to the Korean Language Society, the temple began to be called Eunsusa (meaning ‘Silver Water Temple’) after King Taejo (the founder of the Joseon dynasty) visited the temple and remarked that the water flowing nearby was as clean and smooth as pure silver.
The temple is home to the largest known Beopgo (Buddhist drum used for rituals), which was produced in 1982. A stone sculpture and a statue of Granny Samsin (a goddess that looks after babies’ births and keeps them healthy) also stand at the temple. However, the temple’s most treasured assets are its two Natural Monuments: Emerald Gaiety (a climbing vine, Natural Monument No. 380) and the Cheongsil Pear Tree (Natural Monument No. 386). Reverse icicles, though found all over the mountainsides, are most readily and abundantly found in the Eunsusa Temple area.
⊙ Tapsa Temple (마이산 탑사)
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– Homepage
마이산탑사 maisan.jinan.go.kr (Korean only)
– Tel
+82-63-433-0012
Tapsa Temple is famous for its over 80 stone pagodas. Each pagoda has a name, meaning and role. The pagodas are made of natural stone. They range in x_height from 1 meter to 13.5 meters and in shape from conical to straight. Two twin pagodas behind Daeungjeonhall are the tallest, standing three times the x_height of an average adult.
⊙ Maisan Provincial Park (마이산도립공원)
– Homepage
www.jinan.go.kr
– Tel
+82-63-430-8751
Maisan Provincial Park is a rocky mountain composed of two great peaks, Ammaibong (687.4 meters) and Sumaibong (681.1 meters), and dozens of smaller peaks. These peaks have a variety of names depending on the season. In spring, the mountain provides sweeping panoramic views for its cherry blossoms, and cosmos and silver grass in fall. The Eunsusa Temple, Geumdangsa Temple, and Tapsa Temple with its 80 stone pagodas are all worth exploring, enhancing the experience of the area.
⊙ Jinan Red Ginseng Festival (진안홍삼축제)
– Homepage
www.jinan.go.kr
– Tel
+82-63-430-2393
Jinan-gun, known as Korea’s exclusive red ginseng special zone, is a plateau that lies at an average of more than 300m above sea level, producing high-quality red ginseng with a strong aroma and firm texture. The Jinan Red Ginseng Festival presents interesting programs based on the theme of red ginseng grown in the county, including the Fishing King, Plogging King, Healing King, and Treasure Hunt King. Additional activities include magic shows, bubble shows, balloon performances for children, and making red ginseng products such as red ginseng rice cake and red ginseng liquor.
◎ Ginseng vs. Red Ginseng
Ginseng is a well-known Korean traditional medicinal herb. When ginseng is steamed and dried nine times, it turns into red ginseng, which has a reddish color. This process enhances the preservation and increases the active components, making red ginseng beneficial for anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects. Its unique sweet-bitter flavor contributes to its popularity as a health food.
⊙ Jinan Red Ginseng Spa (진안홍삼스파)
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– Homepage
http://www.redginsengspa.co.kr/
– Tel
+82-1588-7597
Developed with the concept of ‘Nourishing Life’ from Donguibogam (a traditional Korean medical encyclopedia), Jinan Red Ginseng Spa is the only red ginseng and medicinal herbal spa in Korea. Equipped with the largest health spa facility in Korea, Jinan Red Ginseng Spa consists of private spaces for various therapies; the yin-yang pool; and outdoor pools for families to enjoy comfortable moments together. The spa’s programs combine red-ginseng-based herbal medicine with the principles of yin-yang and the five elements. This is in an effort to provide true health and relaxation for both the mind and body. In addition to the spa and therapy facilities, there are various convenient facilities such as a snack bar, a café, and a red-ginseng store.
