Introducing famous Naju attractions with a special charm.
Its beauty comes from the harmony of history and modern culture within. The spiritual healing offered by Naju comes from this harmony.
Geumseongsan Mountain is a relatively low
mountain with its peak at 450m above sea level; however, it is the tallest
mountain in Naju, which is mainly comprised of plains and low hills. Forming
the western ridge of Naju, Geumseongsan has long been regarded as the guardian
mountain of the city and gained fame for its propitious sites.
Geumseongsan was also considered a sacred
mountain with deep associations with the royal family of Goryeo, who
implemented policies that provided preferential treatment to Naju. In the
Goryeo Dynasty, annual rites were performed on ten sacred mountains located
throughout the country, and King Chungnyeol gave Geumseongsan the name,
“Jeongnyeonggong,” and instructed that rites be held there. This was when
Geumseongsan came to be recognized as one of the top 8 mountains of Korea.
Geumseongsan Mountain bears witness to the
history of Naju and the stories of the people of Naju. While the Yeongsangang
River is considered the mother to Naju, Geumseongsan is considered its father.
Geumseongsan became the birthplace of countless notable figures and protected
the people of Naju from invasions.
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