This is not only a National Park but also a Geological Park. It has the largest colonnade in the world, and the highest-density of the block stream in South Korea. In autumn, these all blend with colourful foliages, contribute extra uniqueness. For more info about its geological value, please see here.
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The far side is the Gwangju City
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Further reading- http://www.mudeung.org/sub.html?pid=12&code=11
There are two entrances of the park. If you intend to go to Neutjae늦재 foliage tunnel which is a beautiful place, it is better to take the entrance at Wonhyosa visitor center 원휴사 입구/ 원휴분소 . The park officials there are friendly, they would recommend and discuss the optimum route with you. Moreover, there are many restaurants serving various famous Jeollanam-do전라남도 traditional food near the entrance.
Another entrance is at the Jeungsimsa visitor center 증심사 입구. It is at the bottom of the mountain, so it would be warmer. Similar to the Bukhansan National Park, there are lots of hiking gears shops, convenience stores, restaurants etc. There are also a mini library at the bus terminal and facilities for shoe-cleaning which i appreciate much.
Wonhyosa visitor center 원휴사 입구
Jeungsimsa visitor center 증심사 입구
The weather forecast that day (3 Nov) was rainy. When i stepped out of the hotel, the sun was shining so i tried my luck, changed my mind and grasped the opportunity to go hiking. I treated it as a bonus as the rain came only when i was on the way back. Foliages in the rain facilitated scenery with different mood.
In Korea, due to the geology, the hiking shoes would be covered by something like tiny ashes, this Park provides brushes and water, some parks would provide compressed air for cleaning.
Generally, people whom i encountered in Gwangju are very nice and friendly.
여행을 간 곳 중에서 좋은 곳이 광주였습니다. 광주는 한국 민주화 역사에 중요한 곳인데 유명한 자연 풍경도 있습니다. 또 전라남도 음식이 맛있다고 들었는데 가 본 적이 없어서 탐방하기로 했습니다.
5.18 광주 민주화 운동기록관은 기록물을 보관하고 제일 자세히 전시하는 곳이지만 다른 5.18유적지도 갔습니다. 기록물에서 시민들이 희생하는 것을 보고 안 됐지만 이런 정신 또한 존경합니다. 전시품과 피드백을 통해서 요즈음 한국 정부하고 시민들이 어떻게 생각하는지 더 이해하게 되었습니다.
무등산 국립공원에서 덕산 너덜에 방문했습니다. 가을에 갈때 여러가지 색깔 나뭇잎중 흰색 지질경관을 보는것이 특히 아름다웠습니다. 등산 간 후에 돌솥 산채 비빔밥과 시래기 해장국을 먹었는데 정말 맛있었습니다. 따라서 추억이 잘 됐습니다.
http://geopark.gwangju.go.kr/index.php/site/menu?m=114
http://mudeung.knps.or.kr/front/portal/visit/visitCourseMain.do?parkId=122000&menuNo=7020090
https://www.facebook.com/mudeung.knp/
Further reading -http://geotimes.tistory.com/entry/%EB%8C%80%ED%95%9C%EB%AF%BC%EA%B5%AD-%EC%A7%80%EC%A7%88%EB%AA%85%EC%86%8C-%E3%85%A1-%EB%AC%B4%EB%93%B1%EC%82%B0
Photo Source- http://geopark.gwangju.go.kr/index.php/site/main
Catherine 2019 