Including pyroclastic rocks created by layers of debris from intense volcanic activity about 80 million years ago, sedimentary rocks deposited in a lake during a pause of volcanic activity and granite interpenetrating them underground, the mountain maps out the geological history development in Busan.
Hiking course for relishing the unique topography of limestone caves, waterfalls, stony slopes, torr and inselberg formed by dissolved calcic paleosols of sedimentary rocks.
Baegyangsan Mountain, belonging to the main ridge of Geumjeong mountain range, forms a boundary between Busanji-gu and Sasang-gu. The place name Baegyangsan is not recorded in the 「Records of Dongnae-bu (1740)」, which has a record about a related Buddhist temple name: “Baegyangsa Temple was in Geumyongsan Mountain but not now.” Based on this record, it is assumed that the name Baegyangsan originated from Baegyangsa Temple when the mountain separated from Geumyongsan Mountain after 1740. At the southern foot of the mountain are the Dongpyeong-hyeon castle ruins, where the ruling place of Dongyeong-hyeon (currently Danggam-dong area) was located during the Three Kingdoms period. Seonamsa Temple stands below the eastern foot.
Japanese cedar, an evergreen needleleaf tree belonging to the Taxodiaceae genus, was brought from Japan and used as an afforestation species in the south. On Jeju Island, it was commonly planted as a shelterbell for fields and residential areas. Its pollen can cause allergies in the spring.
Japanese cypress, an evergreen needleleaf tree belonging to the Cupressaceae genus, was brought from Japan and used as an afforestation species in the south area. The largest amount of phytoncide, known to help with atopic conditions and skin disease due to its antibacterial and sterilizing effects, is said to be released from Japanese cypress.
Dongnaeeupseong Fortress, constructed during the Joseon Dynasty period and becoming the first target of Japanese invaders during the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592, was a deadly battleground. Its remains encapsulate Busan’s history. At total of 1.9㎞ in circumference, the fortress encompasses the center of Dongnae-gu from the mountain behind Chungnyeolsa Shrine. Following its fall by Japanese invaders on Apr. 14, 1592 (25th year of King Seonjo’s reign) despite Dongnae Magistrate Song Sanghyeon’s resistance, the fortress was left alone even after the war ended and was enlarged to the current scale by Dongnae Magistrate Jeong Inseop in 1731. With four gates including east, west, north and hidden ones with turrets on top, poles were placed on high places in the east, west and north in preparation for enemy’s invasion. You can walk all the way round on paths constructed along the ramparts. Dongnaeeupseong History Festival is held there every year.
The 4,980,530㎡ Children’s Grand Park, located at the foot of Baegyangsan Mountain, is an urban natural park with dense groves of various trees, including evergreen needleleaf Japanese cedar and cypress. The park, boasting beautiful scenery of varying colors according to the season, is an ideal place for strolling around and enjoying nature. It is also a good venue for meetings and picnics with family and lovers, with diverse attractions and amusements. Further, the park is fully equipped with educational facilities, including Busan Educational and Cultural Center for Students, with cultural and recreational facilities for youths, Children’s Center for science education, and Forest Experience Center.
| Entry | Children’s Center, Student Center, Traffic Education Center | Summer season (Mar. ~ Oct.) | 10:00~18:00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter season (Nov. ~ Feb.) | 10:00~17:00 | ||
| Walkway and pedestrian passage | 04:00~24:00 | ||
