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Mt. Sikjangsan, Daejeon is one of the premier tourist attractions that captivate the viewers with its picturesque beauty and is also regarded as one of the eight most beautiful landscapes in Daejeon. Mt. Sikjangsan, Daejeon is indeed a stunning ecological treasure house. This popular spot of sightseeing is situated near the near Panam-dong in Dong-gu, Secheon-dong, and Sannae-dong.
The Mt. Sikjangsan, Daejeon is 623.6 meters in height and is the highest mountain in Daejeon. The poised landscape is integrally allied with many legends. One of the most popular legends depicts that the Mt. Sikjang has good water that revitalizes all those who drink it.
Mt. Sikjangsan, Daejeon is also referred to as Sikgi Mountain or Sikjang Mountain. This signifies bowls of rice that is hidden underneath. The Secheon Park is situated to the northeast of the Mt Sikjangsan in Daejeon and is enveloped by thick forests which accommodate 6,000 kinds of plants. This emphasizes the fact that Mt Sikjangsan in Daejeon is authentically a treasure house of plants.
The area of Mt Sikjangsan was selected as an environmental preservation forest on June 3, 1996. There is the abode of the famous historic temples of Gosansa, Sikjangsa, and Gaesimsa at the foot of the mountain.
There is a recreational forest on the Mt Sikjangsan in Daejeon, which offers a recreational destination for the citizens and a health education center for youth and their families. This spot of sightseeing comprises of a a picnic area, an outdoor playground, camping area, a campfire area, a children's playground, a lawn, and an exercising place all in an area of 1.8 square kilometers.
There are many attractions attached with the famous Mt. Sikjangsan, Daejeon that makes it so sought after. The Secheon Park is situated in the forest of Mt Sikjangsan in Daejeon and is frequently visited by the many inhabitants of Daejeon, as well as the ones who come from the neighboring countries. You will also find in this place a number of renowned local restaurants for the convenience of the domestic and international tourists. These restaurants specialize in offering Korean barbecues. Some of the special local favorites that you must try while you are here include Sutbul saenggalbi (rib), beoseot maeuntang (hot soup) and the sumdubu (soft dubu).
For more information on Mt. Sikjangsan, Daejeon, visit atrvel.mapsofworld.
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