Taebaeksan

#66 among destinations in South Korea

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Taebaeksan, also known as Mount Taebaeksan or Mount Taebaek, is a South Korean mountain with several important peaks of the Taebaek mountain range, or the Taebaek Jeongmaek Range. It is an important mountain in the Baekdu-daegan Mountain-system Baekdudaegan, the point where it turns west after running along Korea's east coast for a long distance. Its territory stretches from the city of Taebaek in Yeongwol-gun County, Gangwon-do Province to Bonghwa-gun County, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, and it was designated South Korea's 22nd national park on 22 August 2016. It has an elevation of 1,566.7 m. ()

Local name: 태백산 Elevation: 5140 ftCoordinates: 37°7'22"N, 128°55'48"E

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Gangwon-doSouth Korea

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Taebaeksan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hambaeksan, Guryongsan, Taebaek.

2.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hambaeksan
70 min walk • Hambaeksan is a mountain between the county of Jeongseon and the city of Taebaek, Gangwon-do in South Korea. It has an elevation of 1,573 m.
6.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Guryongsan
169 min walk • Guryongsan is a mountain of Gyeongsangbuk-do, eastern South Korea. It has an elevation of 1,346 metres.
4.2 miNE
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Taebaek
108 min walk • In addition to its natural attractions, Taebaek is also rich in cultural heritage. The city is home to a number of traditional Korean temples and historic sites, providing visitors with a glimpse into the country's rich history and religious traditions.