Cheonmasan County Park 천마산군립공원

Cheonmasan Mountain (천마산, 812m), located in the center of Namyangju City, is shaped like Dalma, a famous Buddhist monk, sitting with his shoulders back, and giving a grand and calm impression. The name Cheonma was given by King Taejo, the founder of the Joseon dynasty. It means a mountain that is high enough to touch the sky. The mountain is renowned for its beauty year-round, being snow-capped in winter; erupting in fresh verdure during spring; taking on a deep, lush green hue in summer and a myriad of colors in the fall. The mountain’s proximity to Seoul and its pristine spring waters that rush over the cliffs on the southwest face, make the mountain a popular destination. Mt. Cheonma is perfect for a day hike with its lush forests and natural springs where fresh healthy waters well up from the ground.

* Cheonmasan Mountain management office – training field to discipline the mind and body – camp site – Kkalttak hill pass (깔딱고개) – Ppyojok Peak (뾰족봉) >> 2 hours.
* Last stop of a shuttle bus at the entrance of Sujinsa Temple (수진사) – House of Cheonma – main ridge’s saddle >> 1 hour 30 mins
* Gagok-ri bus stop – Neomeo Valley (넘어골) – Cheonmasan Mountain >> 2 hours 25 mins
* Gagok-ri bus sto - Anmal (안말) - Bogwangsa Temple (보광사) - Gwara-ri hill (과라리 고개) - Cheonmasan Mountain >> 1 hour 44 mins