Mountain · South Jeolla
Cheongwansan
천관산
Cheongwansan (724.3 m), Jangheung: rock pinnacles and silver grass above the South Sea islands, a national scenic site.
Place details
- Region
- South Jeolla
- Type of place
- Mountain
- Locality in the source
- 장흥군
- Summit height
- 724.3 m summit altitude, Korea Forest Service guide p. 328
Locate the place
Search by the Korean name and locality, then check the public entrance with the managing authority.
About Cheongwansan
Cheongwansan rises between Gwansan and Daedeok in Jangheung, not high but crowned everywhere with rock peaks. It became a national scenic site in 2021.
From the top the islands of the South Sea spread like an ink painting. With Jirisan, Naejangsan, Wolchulsan and Byeonsan it is one of the five great mountains of Honam, famous for named rocks — Gibawi, Sajabawi, Buddha Rock — that crowd the summit like a jewelled crown.
In autumn silver grass dances between the cliffs.
Worth seeing
- Yeondaebong 연대봉The summit, with island views.
- Silver grass ridge 천관산 억새Grass waving between the rocks.
Where the main trail starts
Jangcheonjae 장천재
A main route in the Forest Service guide begins here. Search the Korean name to plan your bus or taxi to the entrance.
Written from the Korea Forest Service guide 꼭 한번 가 볼 우리 100대 명산, p. 328.