Hidden Scenic Views in Yangsan That Even Immortals Would Love | Travel Course | Staypick

Naewonsa Valley, located near Naewonsa Temple at the foot of Cheonseongsan, is surrounded by Jeongjoksan to the northeast, Wonjeoksan to the south, and Cheonseongsan to the southeast. The waters flowing through the various valleys in between form Yongyeoncheon and Sangnicheon, which merge into Yangsancheon. Known as 'Sogeumgang' since ancient times due to its outstanding natural scenery, Naewonsa Valley features clear and clean water all year round, giving it a mysterious quality. Throughout the valley, there are many three-tiered rocks standing closely together, and the cliff is distinctly inscribed with the words 'Sogeumgang.' There is also a long rock formation resembling a folding screen, called Byeongpung Rock. In summer, it attracts many vacationers, while hikers visit in spring, autumn, and winter. Nearby attractions include Tongdosa, Hongryong Waterfall, Tongdo Pine East Country Club, and Haeun Youth Training Center.

Hongryong Waterfall is a waterfall falling in the valley of Cheonseongsan within Gajisan Provincial Park. It was originally called Hongrong Waterfall, but over time it gradually came to be called Hongryong, and is now known as Hongryong Waterfall. The mist created as the water falls spreads in all directions. Along with the cool stream, it creates a harmonious image with the surrounding scenery. The towering rocks and the view of the mist falling are indescribably beautiful. Below the waterfall, there is a small temple called Hongryongsa.

Yangsan City created the Yangsancheon Cloud Bridge, a pedestrian-only bridge, as part of a plan to revitalize tourism resources. It connects Jungbudo Yangsan Sports Complex in Jungbu-dong to Chunchoo Park in Gangseo-dong and measures 257m in length and 3m in width. This bridge is a hybrid bridge combining a cable-stayed bridge and an 'undertension bridge,' visualizing two swans facing each other sitting on the water. The bridge features unique facilities, including shaking experience spaces installed on both sides of the main walkway, glass experience areas on the walkway floor, and elevators accessible to the disabled and elderly. The night landscape lighting beautifully showcases the shape of two swans playing on Yangsancheon, making it a famous symbol of Yangsan. At the midpoint between Yeongdaegyo and the Cloud Bridge, there is a music fountain 84.6m long and 3.2m wide, which is the largest river fountain in the nation. It rotates 360 degrees and features a color laser system, allowing visitors to enjoy both the fountain show and laser show.

Beopgi Reservoir serves as the water source for 7,000 households in areas including Seondu-gu-dong, Nopo-dong, Namsan-dong, and Cheongnyong-dong in Busan City, boasting clean water quality that can be consumed without purification. Construction began in 1927 during the Japanese occupation and was completed in 1932. Within the reservoir area are coniferous trees such as thujas and cypresses, including dawn redwoods, with a dense forest and decades-old bonsong pine trees on the dike considered a scenic highlight. In 2004, more than 70 mandarin ducks were found here, indicating the habitat of rare flora and fauna. Access was restricted for decades to protect the water source, resulting in well-preserved natural ecosystems. It opened to the public in July 2011 and has become a popular site where visitors can enjoy beautiful nature and forest bathing.

Mitaam is a subordinate temple of Tongdosa, the head temple of the 15th district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, located on Cheonseongsan Mountain in Ungsang-eup, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do. It is said to have been founded in 646 by Wonhyo Daesa and is considered one of the 89 hermitages established by Wonhyo Daesa. It was reconstructed in 920 by Jigong Daesa, again in 1376, and once more in 1888 by Jeongjin. In the late Joseon period, Hyemyeong, a disciple of Gyeongheo, who revived Seon Buddhist thought in Korea, resided here; his tombstone still remains. Mitaam is a stone cave temple created by modifying a natural cave. Existing buildings include Daeungjeon, Sansingak, and monks' quarters; inside Daeungjeon is a stone statue of Amitabha Buddha.