History of Odaesan National Park in South Korea
On January 10, 1970 Sogeumgang was designated as the first scenic site. On February 1, 1975 Odaesan National Park in South Korea was established as a national park (Notice No. 24 by the Ministry of Construction). August 5, 1987 Odaesan Management Office of the National Parks Authority was opened.
Features of Odaesan National Park in South Korea
Bordering a city, Gangneung, and two counties, Hongcheon-gun and Pyeongchang-gun, Odaesan National Park in South Korea covers an area of 298.5 square kilometers and is home to diverse wildlife. The features of the park include:
- It is located at the center of the Baekdu Mountain Range at the place where the Taebaek Range (part of the Baekdu Range) splits off to form the Charyeong Range. Odaesan National Park in South Korea stands tall at the very beginning of the Charyeong Range.
- It is a cradle of Buddhist culture with temples such as Woljeongsa and Sangwonsa.
- The fir tree forest situated in front of Woljeongsa is an example of the superb view that can be created by picturesque tree-groupings.
- The smooth ridgeline that connects the many peaks of the mountain resembles the form of a folded screen, reminding the viewer of a woman's tenderness.
- Sogeumgang, which starts from Noinbong and stretches to the east, is surrounded by strangely shaped rocks.