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Address

367, Maisannam-ro, Maryeong-myeon, Jinan-gun, Jeollabuk-do
전라북도 진안군 마령면 마이산남로 367 (마령면)

Type

Lakes/ Rivers/ Caves

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-433-2652

Homepage

www.jinan.go.kr
(Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese)

• Information
  Introduction
  Maisan Mountain has two major peaks made of sedimentary rocks; these peaks are said to be ‘couple peaks’ and cannot be found anywhere else. Sut Maibong (alt. 667m) is said to be the male peak while the slightly larger Am Maibong (alt. 673m) is deemed the female peak. In the early Joseon Period the mountain was named ‘Sokgeumsan,’ but began to be called ‘Maisan’ after the 12th year of King Taejong, who commented that the two peaks resembled a horse’s ears (‘maisan’ meaning ‘horse ears’). All along Maisan Mountain, you will find small crater-like rock cavities that are formed by prolonged weathering. These unique geological features, called ‘tafoni,’ are of great academic value.
  
  Inside Hwaeomgul Cave, you’ll find medicinal water that flows up from underground all throughout the year. It is widely believed that once you drink the water, especially on the days of the Spring and Autumn Equinox, you will soon have a son and be blessed by the mountain spirit. Even today, many women who have difficulty conceiving visit the mountain to pray to the mountain spirits for their heart’s desire—the gift of a child. The region in which Maisan is located is the birthplace of many talented people and national heroes, which some say is proof of the blessings of the mountain and its extremely powerful spirit.
  
  Telephone
  +82-63-433-2652
  
  Closed
  N/A (Open all year round)
  
  Operating Hours
  09:00-18:00
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available (Nambu & Bukbu parking lots)
  
  Parking Fees
  Cars: 2,000 won Buses: 3,000 won
  
  Admission Fees
  Free ※ Additional admission fee for cultural assets will be charged.
  
  Interpretation Services Offered
  Maisan Information Center: +82-63-2652
  (Available in English, Japanese, and Chinese)
  
  Korean Info. Service
  Maisan Information Center: +82-63-2652
  
  Pets
  Not permitted
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Eunsusa Temple (은수사)

    Region : Jinan-gun Jeollabuk-do
    Type : Temples/ Religious Sites
    The temple located upon Maisan Mountain was called Sangwonsa Temple during the early Joseon Dynasty and was later known as Jeongmyeongam Hermitage. According to...

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    Tapsa Temple (마이산 탑사)

    Region : Jinan-gun Jeollabuk-do
    Type : Temples/ Religious Sites
    Tapsa Temple is located 1.9km away from the southern parking lot of Maisan Mountain in Dongchon-ri, Maryeong-myeon, Jinan-gun, Jeollanam-do. Tapsa Temple is fam...

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    Maisan Provincial Park (마이산도립공원)

    Region : Jinan-gun Jeollabuk-do
    Type : National & Provincial & County Parks
    Maisan Provincial Park is located in Jinan-gun, Jeollabuk-do and has a vareity of names depending on the season. In the spring, it is called Dotdaebong, in the ...

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    Jinan Red Ginseng Spa (진안홍삼스파)

    Region : Jinan-gun Jeollabuk-do
    Type : Industrial Tours
    The Jinan Red Ginseng Spa is a spacious spa (B1-3F, 7,720 square meters) offering an unusual assortment of health facilities and programs. Treatments use the sy...

• Accommodation

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    Jinan Red Ginseng Spa & Vill - Goodstay (호텔 홍삼빌 [우수숙박시설 굿스테이])

    Region : Jinan-gun Jeollabuk-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Hotel Hongsamvill located in Jinan Jeonbuk, operates Jinan Hongsam Spa which is biggest single size's purposed spa facility with accommodation facilities. It ha...

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