Sanbangsan Mountain 산방산(제주)
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Sanbangsan Mountain is the result of violent volcanic activity some 700,000 to 800,000 years ago and is in fact a huge body of lava. The cliffs on the southern side of the lava dome are marked with a rich variety of curious formations such as weathering pits and talus scree slopes, some of which are as high as 200m. As its name ‘sanbang’ – literally meaning ‘a cave inside a mountain’ – suggests, this mountain contains a cave, which is located about 150m above sea level and has a spectacular view out over the ocean. Due to its close location to the sea and its high elevation, the peak is often ringed with clouds. The upper slopes of the mountain have their own distinct climatic conditions and are protected for their value for botanical research.
The Sanbangsa Temple and also the Bomunsa Temple, which holds the relics of Buddha, are also located on the mountain. Walk along the stone-steps between the two temples and you will find the Sanbanggulsa Grotto. A signal beacon called ‘Yeondae’ in Korean stands at the roadside in front of the mountain, which, in the past, used to fire and smoke to relay urgent messages. Regarding function, it is similar to the more well-known ‘Bongsudae’ signal beacons; but ‘Yeondae’ beacons were built around hilly or coastal areas while ‘Bongsudae’ beacons were built on mountain tops. During the daytime, smoke was used to send warning signals, while fire was used at night.
*x_height above sea level: 395.2m/ x_height above ground-level: 345m/ Circumference: 3,780m / Area: 988,332㎡/ Diameter 1,314m
Utilization information
・Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-64-760-6321
・Parking Facilities : Available (Public parking lot (free) / Paid parking lot)
・Closed : N/A (Open all year round)
* Subject to change depending on the weather conditions
・Operating Hours : Winter Season 08:00-17:00 / Summer Season 08:00-18:00
※ Subject to change depending on unforeseen conditions
※ Closing time is flexibly changed, so inquire before visiting.
Admission Fees
Groups – Adults 700 won / Military, Youths & Children 400 won
※ Free admission for men of national merits, seniors and the disabled
※ Groups: 10 people or more
Access
From Jeju International Airport, Take bus 37(Jejudae, Beonde) (37 (제주대, 번데)) and get off after 6 stops at ‘Halla hospital(한라병원)’
(Bus 500 (Wolpyeong, Halladae) (500(제주대, 한라대)), or bus 500 (Yeongjugo, Oedo) (500 (제주대, 외도) also take you to ‘Halla hospital(한라병원)’)
Transfer to bus Pyeonhwaro (Jeju, Hwasun, Daejeong) (평화로 (제주, 화순, 대정)) and get off at ‘Sanbangsan Mountain (산방산)’. (Travel time: 1hr 30 min).
From Seogwipo Intercity Bus Terminal,
Take intercity bus Seoilju (Seogwi, Sagye, Gosan) (서일주 (서귀, 사계, 고산)) and get off after 21 stops at ‘Sanbangsan Mountain (산방산)’ (Travel time: 50 min)
218-10, Sanbang-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
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