Peak
Yeondaebong Peak on Gadeokdo Island
가덕도 연대봉
About this place
Gadeokdo Island, whose name came from its abundance of bonnet bellflower roots called deodeok, is the largest island in Busan. However, it is also a strange place for some people because it is located at the west end of Busan, and is said to have been inhabited since the New Stone Age. Historically, it had a long ill-fated relationship with Japan from the Japanese invasion of Korea to the Japanese occupation. In addition, Yeondaebong Peak, the highest point of the island, has firmly embraced its heartbreaking history until today. Yeondaebong Peak is 459 m above the sea level, so it takes two to three hours to climb up and down the mountain. It is neither high nor steep, but because it rises in the middle of the sea, it presents you with a panoramic view making you feel like you are on top of the world. A gentle slope stretches out for 10 min after departure, so you can enjoy Gadeokdo Island’s beautiful views while sitting on benches on the way to the top. Yeondaebong Hiking Trail, with shallow slopes on all sides, is suitable for light climbing with your family. If you’re wondering where you are up on the mountain, the hiking information sign will give your hiking a boost. As the canopy becomes less dense, you can see the blue sky over your head and the sea under your feet again, meaning that you’re almost at the top of Yeondaebong Peak. As you get closer to the top, the open sea view of Gadeokdo Island and the Geogadaegyo Bridge will meet your gaze. You will also realize th…
- Address
- Cheonseong-dong, Gangseo-gu, Busan
- Korean address
- 부산광역시 강서구 천성동
- Opening hours
- At all times
- Closed days
- Open all year round