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Kŭmgang-san

Kŭmgang-san is a mountain in , and has an elevation of 733 metres. Kŭmgang-san is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Chilbosan and Kaesim Temple.

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, or Mount Chilbo, is a mountain in , North Korea. The name translates as seven treasures, stemming from the legend that Chilbo-san has seven treasures buried in it. is situated 2½ km southwest of Kŭmgang-san.

Buddhist temple
Kaesim-sa is a Korean Buddhist temple located in the , North Hamgyong Province, . Founded in 826 under the Palhae kingdom and restored in 1377 by the Koryo dynasty, the temple long served as a religious retreat. is situated 3½ km west of Kŭmgang-san.

Kŭmgang-san

Latitude
41.05559° or 41° 3′ 20″ north
Longitude
129.64097° or 129° 38′ 28″ east
Elevation
733 metres (2,405 feet)
Open location code
8QHF3J4R+69
Geo­Names ID
2050555
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In Other Languages

“Kŭmgang-san” goes by many names.
  • Korean: “금강산”

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