Chungnyeongsan (Gyeonggi)
| Chungnyeongsan | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 879 m (2,884 ft) |
| Listing | Mountains of Korea |
| Coordinates | 37°45′10″N 127°19′59″E / 37.75278°N 127.33306°E |
| Geography | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Province | Gyeonggi |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 축령산 |
| Hanja | 祝靈山 |
| RR | Chungnyeongsan |
| MR | Ch'ungnyŏngsan |
Chungnyeongsan (Korean: 축령산) is a mountain in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Its area extends across Namyangju and Gapyeong County. Chungnyungsan has an elevation of 879 m (2,884 ft).[1]
Name
In Joseon-era literature, it is known by various names: in the Sinjŭng Tongguk yŏji sŭngnam, it is recorded as Birangsan (비랑산; 非郞山); in the Daedongyeojido and Taedongjiji, it is recorded as Biryeongsan (비령산; 飛龍山). The current name stems from local records such as the Kyŏnggiji (경기지; 京畿誌) and Kyŏnggiŭpchi (경기읍지; 京畿邑誌), which was then recorded in the Chosŏn chijijaryo (조선지지자료; 朝鮮地誌資料) during the Japanese colonial rule.[2][3]
It is said that during the late Goryeo dynasty, Yi Seong-gye, the future founder of the Joseon dynasty, was hunting around the area and could not find any prey. He met a hunter on the way, and was told that this is a sacred mountain, and a ritual should be held for the mountain god. The next day, he ascended its peak and performed a ritual, after which he successfully caught five wild boars. The mountain where he caught the boars was named Odeoksan (오득산; 五得山), meaning 'mountain with five gains';[4] and the mountain where he held the ritual was named Chungnyungsan, meaning 'mountain to pray spirit'. Its other name, Biryeongsan, has its origins in a legend where a flying dragon was seen above the mountain's valley.[2][3]
General Nami (1443–1468), a Joseon-era general whom the island Namiseom was named after, also prayed to the spirits in the mountain, and the rock where he prayed remains until today.[2][3]
Tourism
Boasting a dense pine forest, Chungnyeongsan is a popular destination for hiking and camping, offering people a chance to reconnect with nature. The forest is established as a recreational area in 1995, with campgrounds and accommodations provided.[5][6] It is listed as part of the 'Eight Scenic Views of Gapyeong' (가평팔경; 加平八景), alongside Cheongpyeong Lake.[7] This Chungnyeongsan shares the same hangul and hanja with the one in Jangseong County, South Jeolla Province, which is also famous for its cypress tree forest. The forest management charges 1,000 won for individuals 19-years or older, but since 2021, residents of Namyangju can enter for free.[8]
An arboretum, the Garden of Morning Calm was established in the foot of the mountain.[9] It is also a popular tourist destination across all four seasons.[10]
References
- ^ An 2004, p. 435.
- ^ a b c 축령산. Encyclopedia of Korean Local Culture (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-02-17.
- ^ a b c 축령산. Encyclopedia of Korean Local Culture (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-02-17.
- ^ "「오득산 지명유래」". Encyclopedia of Korean Local Culture (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-02-17.
- ^ Ahn, Yoon-jung (2023-05-28). 잣 향기 이불 삼아 '천상의 하룻밤'...경기 남양주 축령산자연휴양림. Weekly Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-02-17.
- ^ Gangbuknyeo. 경기도 남양주 가볼만한곳 - 푸른숲 축령산자연휴양림. 경기관광플랫폼 (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-02-17.
- ^ 가평팔경 - 디지털가평문화대전. Encyclopedia of Korean Local Culture. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
- ^ Lee, Dae-hyun (2023-08-10). "남양주 시민은 입장료 무료인데"...축령산자연휴양림 '쉬쉬' 원성 [현장의 목소리]. 경기일보 (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-02-17.
- ^ Kim, Jeong-seon (2024-11-06). [여행honey] 축령산 자락의 정원…가평 아침고요수목원. Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-02-17.
- ^ Lee, Ho-jin (2023-11-16). 가평 아침고요수목원 '대한민국 밤밤곡곡 100선' 선정. Newsis (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-02-17.
Sources
- An, Gyeong-ho (2004). 한국 200 명산 [200 Mountains of Korea] (in Korean). Seoul: 깊은솔 (Gipeunsol). ISBN 89-89917-14-X.