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| As one of the Eight great sceneries in Daejeon, Mt. Sikjang is a beautiful ecological treasure house. Looking east from sikjang, one can see downtown Daejeon, Mt. Sikjang is 623.6 meters high and is located near Panam-dong in Dong-gu, Secheon-dong, and Sannae-dong. As the highest mountain in Daejeon, it has a graceful physical appearance, as well as eeotic. It is plants, and historic relics. It is iassociated with many legends. |
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According to one legend, Mt. Sikjang has good water that revives all those who drink it. The name of the mountain originated from its being used during the defence Baekje Dynasty from Silla by when the citadel was used as a storehouse for military food provisions. Also, it was called Sikgi mountain or Sikjang mountain signifying bowls of rice buried underneath.
To the northeast, near the mountain is Secheon Park, which is surrounded by thick forests. There are about 6,000 kinds of plants, which attests to the fact that this mountain is truly a treasure house of plants. The city designated the area as an environmental preservation forest on June 3, 1996.
At the foot of the mountain, there are the famous historic temples of Gosansa, Sikjangsa, and Gaesimsa. The valley around the Gosansa Temple attracts many people throughout the year. The scenery which the Sikjangsa Temple offers is also nice and the Gaesimsa Temple commands a view of the whole city of Daejeon.
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Located in the forest of Sikjangsan (mountain), Secheon Park has been designated and protected by the Nature Preservation Law since June 3 rd, 1996.
This park is frequently visited by the many residents of Daejeon, as well as by those in neighboring cities.
The Recreational Forest on Maninsan (mountain) serves as a place of recreation for the citizens and a health education center for youth and their families. It has a camping area, a picnic area, an outdoor playground, a campfire area, a children's playground, a lawn, and an exercising place all in an area of 1.8 square kilometers.
The highest ranking priest of the Silla Dynasty, built the Doseonguksa(temple), at the bottom of Sikjangsan and remodeled Sudeungguksa in 1636, during the reign of King Injo of the Joseon Dynasty. Inside the temple, there is a complex of buildings that are named Yangseong-jeon during Beonjang-am and Budo.
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There are many well-known local restaurants in the area which special in Korean barbecues. The local favorites are sutbul saenggalbi (rib), beoseot maeuntang (hot soup), and sumdubu (soft dubu). |
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• Location: Around Saecheon-dong, Nangwol-dong and Samjeong-dong, Dong-gu |
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The Eight Sights
Rich Sights to See and Enjoy
