Taebaeksan National Park (태백산 국립공원)

Taebaeksan National Park (태백산 국립공원)

– Homepage
taebaek.knps.or.kr

– Tel
+82-33-550-0000

Taebaeksan Mountain range encompasses several peaks such as Yeongbong Peak (alt. 1,560 m), where in the past, people would conduct rites to venerate Heaven at Cheonjedan Altar; Janggunbong Peak (alt. 1,567 m), Munsubong Peak (alt. 1,517 m), and its summit of Hambaeksan Mountain (alt. 1,572 m). Taebaeksan Mountain serves as a home to diverse wild animals and plants, including several endangered species. The higher plains are covered with alpine vegetation. The mountain becomes hot pink with mountain rhododendron and azalea in the spring; green with thick forest and pristine waters in the summer; rainbow colored with changing leaves in the fall; and white with snow in the winter.

– Address : 4778, Taebaeksan-ro, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do

※ Presentation Information
– Age Range
Open to visitors of all ages

– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

• For more info: +82-33-550-0000

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Operating Hours
Varies by trail, check the website for details

– Available Facilities
Taebaek Coal Museum, Danggol Plaza, rock climbing wall, snow sledding field, walking path, campground, etc.

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Taebaeksan Hanok Pension [Korea Quality] / 태백산 한옥펜션 [한국관광 품질인증]

– Homepage
http://www.ok114.co.kr/0335522367

– Tel
+82-33-552-2367

Taebaek Mountain Hanok Pension is a 200 year old traditional Korean house built of red pinewood, and located in a highland area surrounded by the beautiful mountain scenery of Taebaek and Hanbaek Mountains. In summer you can sit in the yard eating watermelon or enjoying a barbecue, while in winter you can eat sweet potatoes roasted in the fireplace – making many good memories. Traditional weddings can be hosted, and traditional games such as yunnori and hoops are available. Nearby tourist attractions include Cheoram Village, a coal mine, and Guwau Village, where an annual Sunflower Festival is held.

⊙ Cheonjedan Altar on Taebaeksan Mountain (태백산 천제단)

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– Homepage
www.knps.or.kr

– Tel
+82-33-550-2741

Cheonjedan Altar is a set of altars that were set up by people in the past to offer goods to the heavens. Old records such as the “Samguksagi (History of the Three Kingdoms)” state that the Silla kingdom organized rituals in Taebaeksan Mountain, as it was considered a sacred mountain.

Cheonjedan Altar consists of three altars with the main Cheonwangdan Altar at the center; Janggundan Altar to the north; and Hadan Altar (Lower Altar) to the south. The altars were built by stackings stones to serve as a holy fortress. Cheonwangdan Altar is made of natural stones. It has an oval shape and measures 27.5 meters in circumference, 3 meters in x_height.