Jeam Mountain
Mountain with the strength of an emperor shining on the grassland and ridge of royal azalea
Jeamsan Mountain, meaning the rocky mountain of an emperor, has a 3-story rock about 30m height in the shape of '帝', which is the Chinese character meaning an emperor. Toward this rock that can seat a several dozen people at once are nearby rocks and peaks surrounding in courteously bowing, and this is why the rock is called Imgeumbawi (Jeam). It has been told that the mountain is called Jeamsan Mountain. The major attraction of Jeamsan Mountain is splendid rosy colored natural royal azalea that blossom between late April through mid May when the warm wind blows from Jeongnamjin. Jeamsan Mountain has the best colony of royal azalea in Namdo region. The royal azalea festival is held every May when the royal azalea decorates the entire mountain in red.
- Location : 28 Geumsan-ri Mountain, Jangheung-eup, Jangheung-gun
- inquiry : 860-6082, Royal Azalea Festival 061-860-5771
Climbing up a picturesque mountain
The tall soaring peak lives up to its name 'Imgeumbawi' and the mountain ridges on both sides strongly stretch downward. The peak of Jeamsan Mountain rises more powerfully when you approach it closer and strangely shaped rocks appear in every corner to entertain visitors. The peak is also known as Jeamdan, which has been a place for holding rain calling ceremony. It is an observatory of Honam Ridge where you can overlook not only Boseong and Jangheung but also Goheung, Gangjin, Yeongam and even Mudeungsan Mountain in Gwangju.
Hiking Courses
- Course 1 : Parking Lot → Gomjae → Doltapbong → Peak (3.1km / 1 hour 30 minutes)
- Course 2 : Parking Lot → Ganjae → Royal Azalea Colony → Gonjae → Doltapbong → Peak (5.8km / 2 hours 40 minutes)
- Course 3 : Parking Lot → Hyeongjebawi Rock → Doltapbong → Peak (2.4km / 1 hour 20 minutes)
- Course 4 : Gamnamujae → Jeamsan Peak → Gomjae → Ganjae → Sajasan → Paragliding Facility → Gisan-ri, Anyang-myeon (11.7km / 7 hours)
- Course 5 : Jeamsan Recreational Forest Parking Lot → Gomjae → Peak (2.0km / 1 hour 20 minutes)