August peaks: cool valleys
27 of Korea's 100 famous mountains are at their best or hold events in August: Dutasan, Jangansan, Geumsusan, Daeyasan, Seonunsan, Taebaeksan and more.
Top 10
- Dutasan (1357m) — Summer Valley Cool-down: Many people dip their feet in the thin water over the white slab. The valley is open 09-20 in summer.
- Jangansan (1237m) — Jiji Valley streams: A long stream below Muryong Pass. Climb early, come down to the water in the afternoon.
- Geumsusan (1016m) — Neunggang valley in summer: The broadleaf tunnel keeps the valley cool even in summer.
- Daeyasan (931m) — Summer flowers in the valley and on the ridge: Marsh knotweed, patrinia and Clerodendrum flowers line the valley; purple meadow-rue is finishing on the rocks. Afternoon storms are common, so come down early.
- Seonunsan (335m) — Cooling off on the Dosol: The stream path stays shaded at midday. Keep the ridge for mornings.
- Taebaeksan (1567m) — Taebaek Sunflower Festival: Reported to run from late July to mid-August. If you plan to add it after a hike, check that it is on and the entrance fee.
- Daeamsan (1313m) — Yanggu Navel Festival: Held in August at the lake side, a fair drive from Haean.
- Minjujisan (1242m) — Yeongdong Grape Festival: This year it ran 27-30 August, timed to the grape season.
- Woraksan (1095m) — Jecheon International Music and Film Festival: A summer music and film festival in Jecheon. Pair it with a hike and lodging fills early.
- Deokhangsan (1073m) — Midsummer cave escape: Hot outside, cool inside. Go in after a hike and the sweat drops away. / Taebaek Sunflower Festival: Sunflowers fill a plateau at about 800 m, typically mid July to mid August. / Maebongsan Windy Hill: Highland cabbage fields turn into green waves in summer. Private cars are kept out; a shuttle runs up.
More this month
- Gongjaksan — Hongcheon River Starlight Beer Festival
- Yonghwasan — Hwacheon Tomato Festival
- Cheongwansan — Jeongnamjin Jangheung Water Festival
- Cheontaesan — Yeongdong Grape Festival
- Soyosan — Dongducheon Rock Festival
- Chilgapsan — Cheongyang Pepper & Goji Festival
- Mireuksan — Tongyeong Hansan Daecheop Festival
- Jirisan (Tongyeong) — Tongyeong Hansan Battle Festival · Tongyeong Najeon Lacquerware Festival
- Gyebangsan — Summer wildflowers
- Mudeungsan — Mudeungsan watermelon harvest
- Unjangsan — Cloud sea after rain
- Obongsan — Midsummer heat on the rock
- Hwawangsan — Euryale lotus at Upo
- Geumsan (Namhae) — Midsummer Dawn and Dusk Hikes
- Deoksungsan (Sudeoksan) — Yedang Lake bridge at night
- Byeonsan — Beach season
- Palbongsan — Swimming in the river
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