The mountain itself is home to the oldest Buddhist temple on the island, Gwaneumsa, built during the Goryeo Dynasty (918 – 1392). It also contains a crater lake named Baengnokdam, meaning ‘white deer lake’. The name derives from a story concerning heavenly men who often descended from the heavens to play and mock the white deer. The scenery around the mountain is beautiful through all seasons and offers a number of hiking trails. Both the Gwaneumsa and Seongpanak trails will lead trekkers to the summit. Those keen enough to reach the top will be greeted with stunning views of the island and the South China Sea.
Due to the varying temperatures along the soaring mountainside, the mountain is famous for its vertical ecosystem of plants.
