Stunning Snow Scenery of Baegunsan in Gwangyang, Recommended for Snow Flower Travel

Among 26 Baegunsan Mountains Nationwide, 6 Famous Mountains with Outstanding Scenery

Dosolbong and Daribong Boast Excellent Snow Scenery

Gwangyang City in Jeollanam-do announced that the Baegunsan snow flower climbing, boasting a fantastic snowy landscape after the snowfall last weekend amid freezing cold weather below zero, is gaining popularity.

Baegunsan is beautiful all year round, but its winter scenery, with pure white snow-covered land and sparkling snow flowers, is even more majestic and enchanting.

Snow Scenery of Baegunsan Mountain in Gwangyang [Photo by Gwangyang City]

In particular, the frost flowers blooming like snow on the bare winter branches against the blue winter sky evoke awe from viewers.

Among the 26 Baegunsan mountains nationwide, Gwangyang Baegunsan, ranked as one of the six most scenic mountains, has a total of eight hiking courses.

Among them, the Baegunsa~Sangbaegunam~Summit course, which many people visit, starts at Baegunsa at an altitude of 800m, and it takes about 3 hours round trip to reach the summit.

The 2nd course from Jinteul is also popular. The 2nd course is a round trip starting from Jinteul~Byeongam Valley~Jinteul Samgeori~Sinseondae~Summit~Yaksu~Jinteul Samgeori~Byeongam Valley~Jinteul Village, taking about 4 hours.

[Photo provided by Gwangyang-si]

In particular, the dazzling snow flowers and snowy scenery of Dari Peak, located between Dosolbong and Hanjae on the 5th course, urge enthusiasts who want to face the untouched snowy field.

After enjoying the winter of Baegunsan, you can warm your frozen body and replenish energy by grilling Gwangyang Bulgogi and Gwangyang Chicken Charcoal Grill over glowing red charcoal.

Jeong Gu-young, head of the Tourism Division, said, “Gwangyang Baegunsan is beautiful in all four seasons, but winter Baegunsan excites winter mountain enthusiasts with its majestic silver snowy landscape resembling a tiger’s spine.”

He added, “Since winter has low temperatures and early sunsets, special preparation and caution are necessary to maintain body temperature. We highly recommend a winter trip to Gwangyang where you can enjoy the dazzling snowy scenery of Baegunsan and satisfy your senses with nutritious foods such as Gwangyang Bulgogi and Gwangyang Chicken Charcoal Grill.”

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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