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Bihaksan Mountain

The mountain was named Bihaksan because its shape looked like a crane embraced its eggs and flew to the sky. The top of the mountain has a peak, and the eastern mid-slope of the mountain has a peak which looks like a small mountain and is called Deungjanhyeol. They say that creating graves ensures the prosperity of the descendants of the dead.

Myths say that if after creating a grave at Deungjanhyeol the descendants of the dead live in the vicinity of the grave, it brings misfortune to them and that creating a grave on Bikansan Mountain causes a drought. Thus, when a severe drought occurred in summer, the local government and residents held a shamanic service to pray for rain or the residents dug the graves. Frequent lawsuits were brought.

Many climbers are fascinated with the thick trees, beautiful scenery, and clean water found from Beopgwangsa Temple to the top of Bikansan Mountain and continue to visit the mountain.

General Information

  • Location: Sangeup-ri, Shingwang-myeon, Pohang-si Mihyeon-ri, Gigye-myeon; and Tapjeong-ri, Gibuk-myeon
  • Annual Precipitation: 1,431.2mm (Snowfall: 10cm)
  • Dominant Trees: Pine trees, Quercus mongolica, and Bristletooth oak trees
  • 762.3m above sea level(Hyeongjaebong Peak)

Transportation

  • Take Urban Bus No. 550 (Sinan Travel) to Shingwang from the express bus terminal, and get off at Shingwang, the last stop. Walk for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Take National Road No. 7 to Yeongdeok and Uljin. Go to Intersection Masan in Heunghae, and turn left. Then take the local road. Pass Shingwang-myeon, and it takes about 10 minutes by car driving in the direction of Beopgwangsa.