| Jujaksan | |||
| Elevation M: | 475 | ||
| Location: | South Jeolla Province, South Korea | ||
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Jujaksan is a mountain of South Jeolla Province, South Korea. It has an elevation of 475 metres.[1] It is part of a range that runs from Gangjin County.[2]
The mountain is named for the Vermilion Bird, a red phoenix deity, which it is said to resemble when viewed from a distance.[3] [4] The highest peak is said to be the bird's head, turned to the west.[5] It is popular as a tourist attraction for its azalea flower blooms from April[6] to May. These flowers are cared for by Gangjin County. There are a number of hiking trails, ranging from 3 hours to 6 hours, and a parking lot for visitors. Hikes on it are said to be challenging, with steep surfaces and sharp rocks. Bouldering has been practiced on the mountain.[7] A forest on the mountain has 45 guestrooms and 16 campsites.[8] The county has invested in such facilities, as well as hiking trails and flowers, to boost tourism in the area.[9]
The rocks on the mountain are sedimentary, volcanic, and metamorphic rocks, and were formed around the Paleozoic.