Geumseongsan (South Jeolla)

Geumseongsan, the guardian mountain of Naju, stands at 451 meters in elevation. Although it is a low mountain, it is the highest in Naju, which is characterized by plains and low hills, and consists of four peaks. The eastern peak is called Nojeokbong, the western peak is Odobong, the southern peak is Dabokbong, and the northern peak is Jeongnyeongbong. Geumseongsan was also a sacred mountain deeply connected to the Goryeo royal family. The Goryeo government held annual rites at ten sacred mountains across the country. King Chungnyeong bestowed the title of Jeongnyeonggong upon Geumseongsan and ordered rites to be performed there, and later Geumseongsan was recognized as one of the eight great mountains of the nation. Geumseongsan is famous for two reasons. First, it is home to 'Geumseongsanseong Fortress,' which defended against foreign invaders. Geumseongsanseong Fortress was also a battlefield between Gyeon Hwon and Wang Geon in the early Goryeo period, and a fierce battleground where a decisive fight took place against the Sambyeolcho's attack on Naju. The second reason Geumseongsan is famous is due to the sacred and efficacious mountain god of Geumseongsan and the village rites. Until recently, countless shamans gathered in the valleys below Geumseongsan to offer prayers to gain the mountain god's spiritual power. These reasons underlie Geumseongsan's recognition as a propitious site and a famous mountain of the nation. Geumseongsan is home to the Naju National Forest Healing Center, Geumseongsan Ecological Forest, and Dabosa Temple.

Address: Singwang-ri, Dasi-myeon, Naju-si, Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City