Mudeungsan UNESCO Global Geopark

UNESCO Global Geopark, inscribed 2018, in South Korea. Explore Damyang Gamagol Valley, where volcanic landscapes of dacite and rhyolite create a striking natural environment. Visit Juknokwon Bamboo Garden, a 160,000-square-metre park featuring natural bamboo forests, ecological exhibits, and scenic trails. From the observatory, enjoy panoramic views of Damyangcheon Stream, the historic Gwanbangjerim Forest, and Metasequoia Road, home to trees over 300 years old. Discover the roots of Gasa literature at pavilion sites such as Soswaewon and Hwanbyeokdang in the Mudeungsan area. These historic locations reflect the region’s long-standing literary tradition, blending classical poetic forms with folk rhythms and inspiring generations of Korean scholars.