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Geumgangsan Hwaamsa in photographs
A quiet temple below northern Seoraksan and a short, steep forest walk to Seongindae's granite viewpoints. Start at Hwaamsa, climb past Subawi, and look across to Ulsanbawi only when weather and trail conditions are safe.
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Hwaamsa below the northern mountains
Hwaamsa temple in Goseong, photographed in 2016. Visit the temple quietly before deciding whether conditions suit the climb to Seongindae.
Ulsanbawi from the Misiryeong ridge
Ulsanbawi viewed from the Misiryeong ridge. Seongindae is valued for a different northern perspective toward this dramatic rock formation; actual visibility depends on the day's weather.
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