Kŭmgang-san
Kŭmgang-san is a mountain in North Hamgyong, North Korea and has an elevation of 733 metres. Kŭmgang-san is situated nearby to the locality Sanbong, as well as near Naesandongsŏn-dong.Places of Interest
Highlights include Chilbosan and Kaesim Temple.
Chilbosan
Peak
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Chilbosan, or Mount Chilbo, is a mountain in North Hamgyong Province, North Korea. The name translates as seven treasures, stemming from the legend that Chilbo-san has seven treasures buried in it. Chilbosan is situated 2½ km southwest of Kŭmgang-san.
Kaesim Temple
Buddhist temple
Kaesim-sa is a Korean Buddhist temple located in the Chilbosan Mountains, North Hamgyong Province, North Korea. Founded in 826 under the Palhae kingdom and restored in 1377 by the Koryo dynasty, the temple long served as a religious retreat. Kaesim Temple is situated 3½ km west of Kŭmgang-san.
Kŭmgang-san
- Type: Mountain with an elevation of 733 metres
- Also known as: “Geumgangsan” and “Kumgang-san”
- Category: landform
- Location: North Hamgyong, North Korea, East Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
41.05559° or 41° 3′ 20″ northLongitude
129.64097° or 129° 38′ 28″ eastElevation
733 metres (2,405 feet)Open location code
8QHF3J4R+69GeoNames ID
2050555
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In Other Languages
“Kŭmgang-san” goes by many names.
- Korean: “금강산”
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