Chilbosan (North Hamgyong)

Chilbosan

Map of North Korea, showing location of Chilbosan.
Highest point
Coordinates 41°02′36″N 129°36′50″E / 41.04333°N 129.61389°E / 41.04333; 129.61389
Geography
Location North Korea
Chilbosan
Chosŏn'gŭl 칠보산
Hancha 七寶山
Revised Romanization Chilbosan
McCune–Reischauer Ch'ilbosan

Chilbosan (Ch’ilbo-san, Korean: 칠보산 [1]) is a mountain in North Hamgyong province (Hamgyŏng-bukto ), North Korea. The name translates as seven treasures, stemming from the legend that Chilbo-san has seven treasures buried in it. Chilbo-san is particularly noted for its views when covered in snow. The mountain is commonly divided into Inner Chilbo, Outer Chilbo, and Sea Chilbo. Amongst the main attractions apart from the views is the Kaesim Temple, dating from the 9th century.

Environment

Major part of the mountain is covered by mixed broadleaf and coniferous forest and protected in a 30,000 ha national park. It has been identified by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area (IBA) because it supports populations of Oriental storks and critically endangered Baer's pochards.[2]

A view of Chilbosan. Much of the mountain is covered by mixed broadleaf and coniferous forest.

References

  1. ↑ "칠보산: North Korea". Retrieved 2010-09-10..
  2. ↑ "Mount Chilbo". Important Bird Areas factsheet. BirdLife International. 2013. Archived from the original on 2007-07-10. Retrieved 2013-05-07.
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