Hwawangsan
Mountain in South Korea
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Hwawangsan (Korean: 화왕산; Hanja: 火旺山) or Hwawang, is a mountain in Changnyeong County of South Gyeongsang Province, southeastern South Korea. It has an elevation of 757 metres.[1]
Elevation757 m (2,484 ft)
LocationSouth Gyeongsang Province, South Korea
| Hwawangsan 화왕산 火旺山 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 757 m (2,484 ft) |
| Coordinates | 35°32′52″N 128°31′58″E |
| Geography | |
| Location | South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Arête |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | not recorded |
| Easiest route | Hiking route 1 |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 화왕산 |
| Hanja | 火旺山 |
| RR | Hwawangsan |
| MR | Hwawangsan |
Etymology
Overview
It is one of the three primary tourist locations in Changnyeong County.[2] On January 11, 1984, it was designated as a national park.[3]
The ancient fortress Hwawangsanseong is located on the mountain.[4]
