S2024-G018

Mudeungsan: Sacred Mountain, Natural Wonder, Cultural Heart

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Mudeungsan: Sacred Mountain, Natural Wonder, Cultural Heart celebrates the mountain that defines Gwangju’s identity. As a UNESCO Global Geopark, Mudeungsan showcases unique geological formations like its famous columnar joints. The mountain has long been where Buddhist monks and Confucian literati found inspiration, while sites like Hwanbyeokdang Pavilion hosted scholarly gatherings. Traditional industries like ceramics thrived on its slopes, and legendary figures like Kim Deok-ryeong are forever linked to its peaks.

Story Map

• Mudeungsan: Sacred Mountain, Natural Wonder, Cultural Heart
  • Mudeungsan UNESCO Global Geopark: Unique Geological Formations of International Renown
  • Mudeungsan Mountain: Where Monks and Literati Meet
  • Mudeung Landscape Course: A Cultural Journey Through Nature
  • Hwanbyeokdang Pavilion and the Literati of 16th-Century Korea
  • Mudeungsan Mountain: Where the Traditional Ceramic Industry Thrived
  • Kim Deok-ryeong: Legend of Mudeungsan Mountain
  • Scenic Beauty: Mudeungsan’s Columnar Joints